10 Apr 2022 Londonist
 
 
By Londonist · Apr 10, 2022 at 06:00

Your weekly Londonist roundup.

Crumbs! London Has A Biscuit Museum

It's free to visit, and they might even offer you a custard cream.

A book showing pictures of lots of old biscuits

Around The World In Fake Tube Stations

Because 272 of the real things just isn't enough.

Crowds of people flocking onto a fake tube train

London Will Soon Have The World's Largest Lego Store

The excitement is building.

A family of four pick Lego bricks out of individual wall-mounted trays in the Lego Store, underneath a sign reading 'Personalization Studio'

You've Heard Of Blue Plaques, But Have You Spotted The Red Transport Plaques?

Celebrating transport heritage.

A red plaque sits on a yellow-brick wall to the left of the entrance to Camden Road station

How To Go Inside The Homes Of Famous People In London

Legally, of course.

An interior at Sir John Soane's Museum

Hampton Court Palace's Gardens Explode Into Colour With 120,000 Tulips

It's tulip fever! (sponsor)

Plump pink tulips growing in front of the palace

Review: Raphael At The National Gallery Is A Renaissance Masterpiece

One of history's great artists gets the show he deserves.

One of many Raphael's religious paintings in the show, this one of St John the Baptist preaching. © The National Gallery, London

100 Actors Will Stage An Epic Retelling Of The Easter Story, In Trafalgar Square

Crowds of 20,000 expected.

Actors playing Roman centurions form part of a 100-strong cast.

In Photos: The Deserted Streets Of London After Dark

A still and silent city.

The underside of a canal bridge is illuminated purple

The Jubilee Line Night Tube Is Reopening In May

It's been closed for two years.

A night tube roundel

Where To Celebrate St George's Day 2022: Special Events In London

Parties and events to salute the patron saint.

St George's Day 2019 events London

There's More To Ealing's Exquisite New Bar-Restaurant Than Meets The Eye

Teatro Hall is now open. (sponsor)

The Best Places To Find Bluebells In And Near London This Spring

You can walk your dog in some of these spots, too.

A wood with a bluebell covered floor

Kids Will Love These Nature-Inspired Play Fountains In Elephant And Castle

When it's a tad warmer...

kids plays in the fountain's pools

Review: VR Is The Star In Le Bal De Paris

Live performance meets state-of-the-art tech for a truly dazzling experience.

Ballet dancers wearing outlandish masks

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