Best Of Londonist: 30 March-5 April 2026

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Last Updated 06 April 2026

Londonist Best Of Londonist: 30 March-5 April 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

The Best April Fools' Day 2026 Jokes And Pranks In London

Were you fooled?

A gym on a train

London's Best Attractions Beyond Zone One

Reasons to visit the outer boroughs.

A sign for a caves entrance

Artemis II: London's Lunar Connections

The Moon in London, culturally and actually.

An Apollo 10 capsule

The Best Rooftop Bars In London For Sky-High Sips In 2026

Top-tier drinks.

A rooftop bar with a view of St Paul's
Image: Sabine

All Trans Cast To Perform Shakespeare's As You Like It

With Elliot Page introducing a special livestream.

A trans cast
Image: Jaime Prada

Seen What's Inside The Imperial War Museum?

Ordinary people's wartime experiences, brought to life. (sponsor)

A spitfire swooping overhead

Those Oddball City Church Names Explained

St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe?

People drinking coffee ins church

"I Was Performing Shakespeare On The London Stage But Didn't Know Where I'd Be Sleeping That Night"

The tribulations of making it in the theatre.

A person alone in a spotlight
Image: Luis Morera via Unsplash

Belgravia In Bloom 2026: Flower Arches And Sculptures Pop Up In West London

Step into a floral fairy tale world — for free!

A phone box smothered in floral peacocks

Watch Comedy In London: Your Ultimate Guide To Stand Up, Sketch, Improv And More

You're having a laugh.

Natalie Palamides playing two people at once
Image: Harry Elletson

A Covent Garden Cable Car (And Other Millennium Might-Have-Beens)

1996 was the year of a thousand ideas.

Various Fourth Plinth artworks on old Blackfriars Bridge struts

MOTH Club: Beloved Hackney Venue Saved

Planning permission for neighbouring development refused.

Banquettes at the MOTH Club

55+ Awesome Things To Do In London This Month: April 2026

The best events in London this month.

This Picturesque Back Street Is Home To Dozens Of Frog Statues

Makes for a ribbeting visit.

Sculpture of a frog reading a book

A Double Decker In Stained Glass

The church with the most Londony windows.

A Routemaster bus on stained church glass

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 6-12 April 2026

Guided tours, toy cars and a transport treasure trove.

A guided tour