Best Of Londonist: 29 September-5 October 2025

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 29 September-5 October 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Regent Street's 2025 Christmas Lights Have Been Announced

The glowing angels are back.

Things To Do In London In October Half Term 2025

Family-friendly school holiday activities for all budgets.

Review: Tate's Lee Miller Retrospective Seduces And Shocks

Spectacular exhibition of a photographing great. ★★★★★

Model Elizabeth Cowell wearing Digby Morton suit, London 1941. Lee Miller Archives.

A Major Agatha Christie Exhibition Is Coming To The British Library

Marking 50 years since her death.

Image: public domain

Explore A Spectacular Galaxy Of Light And Sound At The BFI London Film Festival

An out-of-this-world immersive installation. (sponsor)

The New DLR Trains Are Finally Here

54 trains to be rolled out by end of next year.

Image: TfL

Where To Celebrate Diwali 2025 In London

Including the huge, free Diwali Festival.

14 Autumnal Day Trips From London: October 2025

Charming events within easy reach of London.

Image: Michala Li via Unsplash

Swifties: Here's Where You Can See The Ophelia Painting In London

The inspiration for Taylor Swift's new single.

London Cocktail Week 2025: Drink Some Of London's Best Cocktails For Just £9

Sip swanky signature serves at a snip.

London Bridge Is Hollow And We Walked Through It

The bridge once had under-road heating.

Thameslink Trains Will Be Government-Run In 2026

Nationalisation reaches the Tube map.

London's First Avocados

Kiss my Hass.

T. Rex Frontman Marc Bolan Gets A Blue Plaque At His Former Home

He wrote some of his biggest hits while living here.

Image: English Heritage/public domain

The Greatest Buildings Of Battersea And Clapham

New book explores 50 architectural treasures.

Image: Alex McMurdo

Slow Horses: Series 5 Filming Locations

Where is Slough House and the key scenes from Series 5?

Capsule Hotels Are Now A Thing In London - We Popped Our Head In

Would you pay £30 to sleep here?

In Pursuit Of London Trivia

Geeky London facts, and why they matter.

Three Astounding Murals In South London That Look Photo-Realistic

These are just incredible.

Watch Frozen Scored By A Live Orchestra This Christmas

Sounds epically enchanting.

A Halloween Dog Parade Is Coming To Chelsea

Wonder how many will come as Dogzilla.

Image: public domain

"Why We Regret Calling Our Show English Kings Killing Foreigners"

"We've had every reaction imaginable."

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 6-12 October 2025

See what's on in London every day this week.