Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
House Of Secrets: New WWII Museum Opens At Trent Park Near Cockfosters
Spies listened in here, while German POWs revealed war secrets.
60+ Summery Things To Do In London This Month: August 2026
Carnival! Afternoon Tea Week! A lovely long bank holiday weekend!
Image: Cocktails in the City
Robotaxis: The Lowdown On Driverless Cars In London
And will we get driverless buses too?
Image: Matt Brown/Londonist
Ticket Alert: Be Among The First To Visit Wake The Tiger’s Absurd City
Europe’s largest immersive art experience comes to London. (sponsor)
Image: Wake the Tiger
London: A Timeline Of The Future
We map out the next two centuries.
Image: Matt Brown
London’s Getting A Bright Pink Pub… And It’s Serving Free Drinks!
But hurry, it’s not open long. (sponsor)
See London Upside Down At Alexandra Palace’s New Camera Obscura
It’s not in town for long.
Image: Pinhole London
The 1st Annual Writing Competition From Londonist: Time Machine
With prizes for London’s next great history writers.
Image: public domain
16 More Photos Of London From The Goodyear Blimp
Astounding aerial shots of the capital.
Image: Matt Brown
The Decline And Fall Of London’s Hanging Signs
The original Swingin’ London.
Image: Matt Brown
Beatrix Potter’s London: The Birthplace And Favourite Haunts Of Peter Rabbit’s Creator
Not such a country bumpkin after all.
Image: public domain
A Scotch Egg Race Through Leadenhall Market
Win a £100 bar tab… or a scotch egg at least.
Visit A Museum Of Glasses, And Go On A Cemetery Bat Walk: Heritage Open Days 2026
September = Xmas for London lovers.
Image: Matt Brown/Londonist
Thamesmead Festival: Outrageously Fun Party In South London This August
Music, comedy and a dog show.
Image: Thamesmead Festival
The Welcoming Cafe That’ll Let You Linger As Long As You Like… But Don’t Order A Coffee
“We are trying to be different. We will not hurry you.”
Image: Londonist
