11 Dec 2022 Londonist
 
 
By Londonist · Dec 11, 2022 at 06:00

Your weekly Londonist roundup, featuring Londony news and features from the past seven days.

Inside London's ToddlerLab: The World's Only VR Laboratory For Children

When toddlers help neuroscientists.

A child playing a virtual reality game
Image: The Toddler Lab

Review: Ted Lasso Star Is Scrooge As You've Never Seen Him Before

A riotous, bewildering riff on the Dickens standard.

Nick Mohammed wears a gown and Santa hat, holding a candle and looking scared

10 Years On: How Do We Feel About The Shard?

Love it or loathe it?

The Shard peeks out over the Tower of London

REVEALED: The Daily Express SNOW Headlines of DOOM

The best apocalyptic weather warnings from the Express.

SNOW BOMB CHAOS

The UK's Biggest Immersive Art Experience Is Now Open... And It's A Proper Masterpiece

A multisensory marvel in Marble Arch. (sponsor)

Wimbledon Pub The Alexandra Is Offering A Free Christmas Dinner To Anyone On Their Own This Year

Everyone welcome on 25 December.

Christmas Transport In London: What's Running, What's Closed, And What About Those Strikes?

Train strikes are making Christmas transport more complicated than usual this year.

A glowing Underground roundel, with a Christmas tree illuminated behind it
Image: Shutterstock

Warm Banks In London: Where To Find One And How To Use Them This Winter

Warm spaces open to the public across the capital.

A steaming cup of tea
Image: iStock/Alina Rosanova

Quiz! Which Sustainable Christmas Gifts To Buy Your Friends, Family And Colleagues?

The Mindful Shopper has something for everyone. (sponsor)

Image: Shutterstock

BTS Pop-Up Store Rocks Up At The O2 This Month

It's only around till January.

BTS all dressed in yellow
Image: Carolin von Petzholdt via creative commons

Greenwich Becomes A Giant Advent Calendar

16th year of Advent Windows.

Winter At Wembley Park Looks Absolutely Magical

Festive markets, immersive art, live music, and more! (sponsor)

Wembley Stadium

Where Can You Go Swimming On Christmas Day 2022 In London?

Do any pools open on 25 December?

Hampton Pool in the dark, with strings of Christmas lights overhead, and a Christmas tree at the pool edge on the right

Waterloo's Scootercaffe Has Reopened!

Glad tidings from cafe we feared had shut for good.

A scooter parked up by a cafe counter
Image: duncan c in creative commons

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