Best Of Londonist: 9-15 March 2026

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Londonist Best Of Londonist: 9-15 March 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

How To Explore London's Museums And Galleries

Follow the arrows to discover new places.

A flow chart of museums

See A Huge Boar's Head Paraded Through The City Of London

A meaty thank you.

A boar's head being parade through the City
Image: The Worshipful Company of Butchers

London's 100 Tallest Buildings: ` Reviewed

Does your favourite/least favourite skyscraper feature?

The Walkie Talkie looking clumsy on the London skyscape

London's Best Days Out For Garden Lovers

Flowerbeds, meadows and tropical conservatories.

Kew Gardens Palm House
Image: Philippe Gras via Unsplash

Six Tube Strikes Coming To London In March, April And May

RMT protests against compressed four-day week.

A Central line Tube train

55+ Of The Best Things To Do In London This Spring

Things are beginning to hot up in the capital.

People playing traditional Italian music

Towering Sculpture Appears Outside New V&A Museum

18ft person wears jeans, holds phone.

A woman looking up at a very tall statue
David Parry and PA Media Assignments for the V&A.

This Legendary Soho Pub Only Pours Pints On One Day Of The Year... And That Day Is Near

Celebs get behind the bar at the French House.

Pints being served at the French House

The Tube Roundel: An Evolution

In which we get something off our chest...

A t shirt with various Tube roundels

Dickens 'Death Collar' Goes On Permanent Show In London

"Death in one of the suddenest and startling forms."

A framed collar worn by Charles Dickens

Wanted: Your Hand-Drawn Maps Of London

Get doodling!

A hand drawn map and pencils

Ace Of Spades: The West London Club So Glitzy It Had Its Own Aerodrome

Plus a swimming pool and a polo field.

A 1920s bi-plane
Image: Ian Kirk via creative commons

Wacky Events And Rituals: A Calendar Of Bizarre Annual Happenings In London

Naked cycling, buns galore and massive boar's head.

A Holly Man
Image © Sas Astro

Where (And When) To See Cherry Blossom In London This Spring

The best spots for snapping sakura.

Cherry blossom in front of the Kew pagoda
Image: Shutterstock

The Passion Of Jesus: Free Play Returns To Trafalgar Square On Good Friday

Crowds of 20,000 expected to watch a cast of 100.

Roman centurions
Image: Wintershall Players

Things You MUST NOT DO In Covent Garden

A close look at the ancient rules governing the market.

The Actors Church in Covent Garden

Looking ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 16-22 March 2026

St Patrick's Day, an odd annual ceremony, and an exhibition where you can eat earth.

A nun looking to the skies