Best Of Londonist: 14-20 July 2025

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Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Imberbus: Ride Vintage London Buses Over Salisbury Plain This August

THE bus event of the year?

Kew's Palm House To Close For Five Years

Major refit for the early Victorian structure.

Open House Festival 2025: Which Buildings Are Open? Which Need Booking?

First details of this year's architecture fest.

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London: Summer 2025

The 2025 sunflower season is expected to be short, so be quick.

Where To Find Eduardo Paolozzi's Sculptures In London

They're scattered across the city.

Ticket Alert: A Taste Of Ireland Makes Its West End Debut

Starring alumni of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. (Sponsor)

Visit A Museum Of Vintage TVs, And A Moated Manor House: Heritage Open Days 2025

September = Xmas for London lovers.

Where To See Art In London In The Evenings

Where to get a dose of culture after work.

Canada Water Is London's Next Hotspot: Here's Why

A new town square, and London's first new high street for 100 years. (Sponsor)

Anatomy of a Painting: William Hogarth's March of the Guards to Finchley

The nuggets of London history lurking on canvas.

Strange bedfellows indeed.

The Story Of The Embankment Lions

London's leonine mooring rings.

Streatham Hill's A23 Set For Major Overhaul

New crossings, cycle lanes, public spaces and more.

Al (Fresco) That Jazz! Ronnie Scott's Is Throwing A Street Party In Soho This Summer

And it's free.

Paris Vs London According To An 18th Century Observer

"In Paris food is mainly soup... In London roast meat is consumed everywhere."

A Visit To The Clerks' Well: The Source Of Clerkenwell's Name

The history runs deep.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Croydon Composer Celebrated With Series Of Events

Feat. BRIT School and a public piano.

Thamesmead Festival: Outrageously Fun Party In South London This August

Music, comedy and a dog show.

Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 21-27 July 2025

See what's on in London this week.