Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.
Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London: 2026 Guide
London’s best Bonfire Night fireworks in November 2026 🧨
The New DLR Trains Are Back — 10 Months After Being Pulled From Service
Let’s hope they’re here to stay.
Image: TfL
Bayeux Mania Invades London – As Everyone Cashes In On The Celebrity Tapestry
In the words of William the Conqueror, “Chaaaaaarge!”
Image: HistoryExtra
“I’m Wheeling The Entire Length Of The Thames In A Wheelchair”
Rolling on the River.
Image: Rolling on the River
Oh My Gourd! Win A Family Day Out At Hobbledown Heath’s Pumpkin Patch
It’s back — and bigger than ever for 2026. (sponsor)
Image: Hobbledown Heath
London Mayoral Elections 2028: Everything We Know So Far
Candidates, voting and powers.
Image: Matt from London, Creative Commons
Swim Serpentine: 6,000 Swimmers Brave Hyde Park’s Lido This Month
It’s quite a sight.
Image: London Marathon Events
Epping Ongar Lights Express 2026: Fairy Light-Covered Christmas Steam Train Ride Is Back!
Most festive train EVER, with new shows for 2026!
Image: Epping Ongar Railway
Mapped: The Origins Of Soho’s Street Names
Fun with etymology.
Image: Matt Brown
Diwali On The Square: Free Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square For 2026
Dancing, live music and food.
Image: S Pakhrin, Creative Commons
1840: A Romanian Visitor’s Impressions Of London
“…all their food is made of steaks, really not done at all.”
Image: public domain
Surbiton Ski Sunday: Wacky Event Brings Chamonix To South-West London
Snow joke.
Image: The Community Brain
Fragments Of Old London In Belsize Park
See part of Old Waterloo Bridge and the House of Commons.
Image: Matt Brown
Trafalgar Square Has An Eye-Catching New Artwork
Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self is now on display.
Image: Jeff Spicer, PA Media Assignments
FREE: Gresham College’s Talks For Autumn And Winter 2026
The best public lectures in town… and they’re free.
Image: Matt Brown
Looking Ahead: Things To Do In London This Week: 14-20 September 2026
Top London events, every day of the coming week.
Image: Citizen Zoo
