The Square Mile is not all north of the river. The City has two bridgeheads across the water, where Blackfriars Bridge and ...

Smithfield has been a site of butchery since medieval times. But that long tradition appeared to be ready for the chop. Plans ...

It's 10 years since the glass walkways at Tower Bridge were installed.

Ahead of the Lord Mayor's Show we speak to its very experienced Pageantmaster, Dominic Reid.

Oxford Street is usually the first London district to switch on its Christmas lights, illuminating the world-famous shopping street. The magic happens on Tuesday 5 November 2024. The stars are ...

The Cathedral of Light is a staple of Christmas at Kew. Photo: Londonist Few things warm the winter cockles like a light festival. Strolling along enchantingly illuminated trails through gardens ...

What is the Lord Mayor's Show? The annual event takes place in the City of London, celebrating the new Lord Mayor taking on the role. This longstanding tradition is bursting with pomp and ceremony ...

When La Clique comes to town, Christmas is nigh. Image: Craig Sugden. Though not yuletidey in and of itself, La Clique's annual pitch-up in Leicester Square's Spiegeltent tells you it's not many ...

Fleet Street is one of London's most ancient thoroughfares. It dates back to Roman times when it formed the route out of the south-eastern gate, later called Ludgate. Roman paving stones can still be ...

There are other places to catch the film this holiday season, including in the stunning Crystal Palace Subway (8 and 14 Dec) and a performance with a live orchestra at the Apollo in Hammersmith (14 ...

New for 2024 is The Making of Gingerbread City film, a dedicated Hornby train display and a children’s building area.

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