Best Of Londonist: 5-11 May 2025

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Last Updated 09 May 2025

Londonist Best Of Londonist: 5-11 May 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

All Aboard For Free Heritage Bus Rides This June

418 route goes retro.

Heritage buses parked up in a row
Image: Clive A Brown via creative commons

Why Do London's Victorian Roads Feel A Bit... Off?

New Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Victoria Street... all feel a bit alien.

Holborn Viaduct

The Best Roast Dinners In London With A Twist

BBQ, Chinese, Caribbean and more.

A Chinese style roast

A Replica Of Christopher Columbus' Flagship Sails Into London This May

The Nao Santa María is in town.

Christopher Columbus ship London: A ship with billowing sails with red crosses on them
Image: Fundación Nao Victoria

Over 100 Private London Gardens Are Opening To The Public

London Open Gardens returns in June.

A garden overlooking St Paul's

Things To Do In London In Half Term: May 2025

Family-friendly school holiday activities for all budgets.

People watching an aerial acrobat performing

Shortlist Of Designs Announced For The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial In St James's Park

One of them's a garden bridge.

Two footbridges crossing over each other above a lake

11 Things To Do Right Now At London's Liveliest New Bar

From duck pin bowling to bottomless brunch. (sponsor)

When Bermondsey Stank Of Rotten Eggs

"Bad enough to knock a dog down."

Watch Shakespeare Shows In Some Of London's Prettiest Garden Squares

The Taming of the Shew amidst the flowers.

People acting in a garden square in Shakespearian costumes

The Croydon Blacksmiths That's Been Here Since 1740

A history of horseshoes, munitions, machinery and gates.

Two blacksmiths in the forge

London Trans+ Pride Returns This July

A peaceful march through central London.

A hand painted sign reading "My trans broth3r is beautiful & handsome"
Photo: AJ Stetson

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Where To Watch Games In London

See the Lionesses defend their title.

Image: England football team

Family-Friendly Theatre Shows In London To See With Kids: May Half Term 2025

From toddlers to teenagers.

The cast of Back to the Future posing in front of the Town Hall facade set

"I've Never Visited A London Cemetery - Should I?" Londonist Speaks To Flight Of The Conchords Legend Rhys Darby

"Best place for pretending to be a pirate in London? The Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens."

Rhys Darby

Around London In 11 Mice And Rats

Rodent adventures around the capital.

A rat crawls down the side of a pub building in london

Looking ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 12-18 May 2025

Last-chance theatre shows, rare books, and wellness festivals.

Image: Trustees of the Natural History Museum London