05 Dec 2021 Londonist
 
 
By Londonist · Dec 05, 2021 at 06:00

Your weekly Londonist round-up.

Is The World's Oldest Railway Station In Mitcham, South London?

This south London building saw trains 30 years before central London got them.

24 Good Deeds To Do In London Throughout Advent 2021

Charities, good causes and volunteering organisations to get involved with this December.

Two ladies hold an assortment of charity Christmas cards. They are in a church, with tables of cards behind them

Be Dazzled By Help To Buy Hotspot Beaufort Park This December

Discover the development over mulled wine and mince pies. (sponsor)

Where Can You Go Swimming On Christmas Day 2021 In London?

Thought all pools closed on 25 December? Think again.

Hampton Pool from above at night, with strings of blue fairy lights above the pool and a Christmas tree with golden lights on the poolside
Christmas at Hampton Pool

London Pedants Puzzle: How Many Errors Can You Spot In This One Paragraph?

For those who say "Big Ben is the bell NOT THE TOWER!"

A tube roundel with the words

The Royal Albert Hall's Celebrating Its 150th Christmas In Style

Ballet, big bands, and orchestral excellence. (sponsor)

London's New Year's Day Parade Returns For 2022, But With Some Big Changes

Planning to go? Read this first.

Around London In 12 Elephants

A dozen elephants spotted around town.

A baby elephant sculpture stands in a puddle

Christmas At Carnaby: Neon Butterflies, Festive Feasting, And Shopping Galore

Your guide to the holiday season at this shoppers' paradise. (sponsor)

Is Primrose Hill Manmade? The Best Autocomplete Results For London Questions

This map shows how your area of London comes up in Google autocomplete.

Where To Go Curling In London

Competitive socialising, the slippery way.

Know Kids Smart Enough To Design A Train Station? This Competition's For Them!

Teachers and parents - get your kids involved! (sponsor)

Things To Do In London On Christmas Eve 2021

Ice skating, festive films and Christmas carols.

Family-Friendly Places To Play Crazy Golf In London

Where to tee off when you've got the kids in tow.

Things To Do In London On Christmas Day

Not as quiet as you might think.

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