Best Of Londonist: 6-12 July 2026

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Flying Over London In The Goodyear Blimp

What does the capital look like from above?

What Might A Count Binface Cabinet Look Like?

If the space warrior were to go all the way to the top of the rubbish heap.

Image: Count Binface

Free Things To Do In London In The 2026 Summer Holidays

Family-friendly activities that won’t cost a penny.

© David Parry courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum, London

A Ride On The Tube In 1911

What was it like to catch the Underground in the early 20th century?

Image: public domain

Brixton Village And Market Row Listed As Assets Of Community Value

Points scored for local community.

Image: Matt Brown, Creative Commons

The Best Picnic Spots In London

Pack your blanket and tuck in.

Image: maggie jones., Creative Commons

Ride On A Vintage Tube Train This July

Met line goes heritage for three days.

Image: Roger Carvell, Creative Commons

What Did Norway Ever Do For London? Lots…

The close ties between London and Norway.

Image: Matt Brown

This Vintage Open-Top Double-Decker Is Doing A Free Pub Crawl Of South London

One bus, three pubs.

Image: Shirk, Rust & Pray

Prawn On The Lawn: Islington Seafood Restaurant Closes This Week

Three Padstow outlets will remain.

Image: Kake ., Creative Commons

50 Years Of The City’s First Skyscraper

The NatWest Tower’s half-century on the skyline.

Image: Colin Park, creative commons licence

London Trans+ Pride Returns This July

Most “politically urgent” year in march’s history.

Image: Max Seigel/London Trans+ Pride

Memories Of A Post-War East End Street At Night

An extract from Juniper Street.

Image: Henry Say

Once-In-A-Year Chance To Visit These Victorian Ice Wells In King’s Cross

Special Sunday at London Canal Museum.

Image: London Canal Museum

Are You A Labyrinth Hunter? There’s An App For That

Keep track of all the Tube labyrinths with this free app.

Image: Matt Brown

The Wandering Tomb Of Richmond: Inside the Kilmorey Mausoleum

A visit to a hidden tomb in Richmond.

Image: Matt Brown

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

Free outdoor cinema and a certain cup final.

Image: Tom Webb/Boxpark