Best Of Londonist: 6-12 April 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

The World Naked Bike Ride Returns To London This Summer

Hundreds of nude cyclists take to the streets - with one major change this year.

The New Beam Park Station: An Explainer

A new station for east London?

Image: London Less Travelled via CC BY 2.0

Ticket alert: London's Hidden Roman Bathhouse Reopens For Tours

A subterranean portion of Londinium.

Image: City of London Corporation

The Best Places To Find Bluebells In And Near London: Spring 2026

You can walk your dog in some of these spots, too.

Free Canalway Cavalcade Festival Floats Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.

Photo: garryknight

In Pictures: The Royal Festival Hall's Construction 75 Years Ago

An icon in the making.

Image: Southbank Centre Archive

London Needs More Splashes Of Colour

Let's cheer up the Big Smoke with a bit more colour.

1746: Chelsea And The King's Road, Mapped In Colour

The John Rocque map heads west.

London's Vaisakhi Festival Is Back In Trafalgar Square This April

Celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture.

Image: Maureen Barlin, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Project Domani: The Lowdown On The National Gallery's Extension Plans

Portland stone, modern art and a new roof terrace.

Image: Kin Creatives

Chelsea In Bloom 2026: Free Themed Flower Festival Returns In May

Including a nod to David Attenborough.

Who Are The Blue Men Of Borough High Street?

Ever notice these three azure gents?

Bring Out The Bunting: St George's Day Celebrations Are Coming To Trafalgar Square

We do indeed celebrate being English in London.

Image: GLA

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

We've got the rest of your April sorted! Have a browse and get booking

Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 13-19 April 2026

The top events for every day of the coming week.