Best Of Londonist: 4-10 November 2024

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Last Updated 08 November 2024

Best Of Londonist: 4-10 November 2024

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Warm Your Cockles At London's Best Winter And Christmas Pop-Up Bars

Igloos, rooftops and ski lodges.

A slightly sozzled looking Santa at the bar with friends
Image: Grant Walker

The City's Newest Bridge: A Red, Serpentine Structure In South-East London

Meander your way across a dock.

Musicians and swan puppets parading over a red footbridge

This Cinema's Screening The Muppet Christmas Carol Every Day In December Up To Xmas Eve

41 times in all.

Gonzo and Rizzo Rat in The Muppet Christmas Carol

Revealed: New, Less Dramatic Liverpool Street Station Development Plans

Phew.

A render of Liverprool Street station with a glass office block wraparound
© ACME Network Rail

A Festival Dedicated Entirely To Audiovisual Art Is Coming Back To London

LightSounds runs 23-24 November. (sponsor)

A load of wires and mixers

Gingerbread City 2024: Miniature Biscuity Metropolis Returns

Sink your teeth into London's tastiest exhibition.

Buildings made from gingerbread
© Luke Hayes

A "Street View" for History

Why we need a virtual time machine.

Detailed drawings of old London streets

St Pancras Station Unveils Its Christmas Tree - And It's Wicked

A fir tree in fairytale form.

A diorama of the Land of Oz

Pageant Master: What's It Like To Run The Lord Mayor's Show?

Meet Dominic Reid, London's 'Mr Big Event'.

A green bug shaped craft on the back of a float

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree 2024: Where's It From? What's Its History? When Is The Switch-On?

Spruce up on your arboreal knowhow.

The tree in Trafalgar Square
Image: iStock/stockcam

The London News Sites Reinvigorating Local Journalism

The Londoner, The London Spy, London Centric...

A montage of London website titles

London Christmas Gift Guide: Present Ideas For The Londoner Who Has Everything

Books, booze and unique stocking fillers.

10 Years Of Tower Bridge's Glass Walkways

A (hopefully not) cracking attraction.

A man in high vis fitting the glass walkway on Tower Bridge

Panto In London: Where To Watch The Best Pantomimes This Festive Season

Panto is back - oh yes it is!

A poster for Pinocchio

Smithfield Meat Market Not Moving Out Any Time Soon

Plans are put In the freezer, alongside the lamb chops.

Smithfield Meat Market with a sunset behind it

Where To Dine And Drink In An Igloo In London This Winter

Book riverside igloos and rooftop domes for your festive socialising.

A igloo on a rooftop

Dazzling Light Festivals To See In London: Winter 2024

Light tunnels, fire gardens and lasers.

A tunnel of festive lights

Looking ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 11-17 November 2024

A glowing garden, literature festivals, and a VERY festive pop up.

Two people posing for a selfie on the back of a vintage Routemaster
© London Transport Museum
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