Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
The Best Bus Tours For Seeing London's Christmas Lights 2026
Next stop: enchantment.
Second Batch Of London New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026 Tickets On Sale Next Week
100,000 people will watch the 12-minute show.
Forest Hill's Legendary Ex-Wetherspoon Reopens As A Soft Play
No more booze for neo-classical cinema building.
Gorgeous Glowing Photos Of Christmas At Kew 2026
The popular light trail is back, and fantastic as ever.
Free Festive Things To Do In London This Christmas
Merry Thriftmas!
See London's Last Working Shire Horses Being Blessed At Hampton Court Palace
Shire Horse Sunday is a London equine tradition.
The Shard Transforms Into A Giant Advent Calendar This Christmas
Eyes to the skies for the festive illuminations.
A Spanish Galleon Is Moored Up By The Tower Of London
El Galeon Andalucia is staying for Christmas.
Christmas Dinner In London: Where To Eat In The Capital On Christmas Day 2026
Book soon for a seat at these tables.
The Thames Bridges That Ended Up In Africa
You've heard of London Bridge going to America... but how about this?
Christmassy Bars And Winter Pop-Ups In London 2026
Rooftops, ski lodges and a Mariah bar.
Recreating The London Of Hanslip Fletcher
Then-and-now of 100-year-old illustrations.
8 Money-Saving Food Apps Every Londoner Should Have On Their Phone
Soft launches, freebies and 'magic bags'.
Office Christmas Parties: Ideas For Social Gaming And Team-Building Fun
Cricket. Curling. Clay-pigeon shooting.
Festive Film Screenings 2026: Where To Watch Christmas Movies In London This Year
Pop-up cinemas screening Christmas classics.
Brutalist Blocks To Chocolate Box: Brixton In 6 Underrated Moments Of Architecture
SW9's diversity of buildings.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026: A Guide To Visiting London's Huge Christmas Festival
Make sure you're up to speed with this year's booking procedures.
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 16-22 November 2026
Our team's pick of the best events of the upcoming week.
