Tickets Alert: Harwell Campus science open day
This is outside London, but for the first time in eight years, the large Harwell science campus near Didcot will have a free open day for the public to wander around and see what happens here.

Cody Dock secures funding to restore Thames Ironworks boat
East London’s Cody Dock has been awarded nearly £1.7 million to restore a historic vessel made by Thames Ironworks and construct a new heritage centre for Newham.

Tickets Alert: Tours of a remarkable Wandsworth home resume next month
An unremarkable looking house on a busy Wandsworth road conceals a quite remarkable interior, and following some restoration works, limited tours will resume

London’s weekly railway news
This is a weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...

Deep borehole dug underneath Parliament over Easter
Over the Easter holiday, a deep borehole was drilled underneath the Houses of Parliament, reaching more than twice as deep as the Elizabeth line tunnels.

Warning of two-week closure of the Liverpool Street to Chingford railway
The Liverpool Street to Chingford railway line will be closed for 16 days this summer as Network Rail replaces a large bridge supporting a road junction near the Hackney Downs.

Charing Cross Library’s “Matteotti Affair” exhibition revisits 1924’s anti-fascist movement
A century ago, the kidnapping and murder of an Italian politician could have prevented the rise of Mussolini, and there's currently an exhibition about the man in Charing Cross.

Murder, Mystery, and Masterpiece: Caravaggio’s last painting arrives in London
A dark, brooding painting dominates a dark room in the National Gallery at the moment, sitting next to the fragile document that only recently confirmed that this is indeed the last painting by the brilliant but flawed artist Caravaggio.

Bimetallic coin to mark the National Gallery’s bicentenary
A new coin has been issued to mark the National Gallery's 200th anniversary, although it is unlikely to be seen in shops as it is a collectable coin.

The Tottenham High Cross
In the middle of a north London road junction can be found a 400 year old stone tower that once gave its name to this part of London.

Tickets Alert: Routemaster bus history tour of Richmond
There's a chance to go on a tour around some of the key historic locations in the Richmond area, with your journey between them taking place in a Routemaster bus.

Demolition of the old Museum of London approved — but also delayed
The City of London has approved plans to demolish the former Museum of London building and neighbouring Bastion House, but the Communities Secretary Michael Gove has also called the plans in for review.

Hampton Court Palace gardens free open days
A few weekends each year, the expansive gardens surrounding Hampton Court Palace are open to visitors for free.

Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery can now be rented for private events
Horizon 22, London's highest -- and free -- viewing gallery is now available to be hired for events as well.

Visit the church of St Martin Within Ludgate
This is an unusually designed church close to St Paul's Cathedral, which has probably existed for around 900 years, although naturally, the current building is much younger

Discovering Britain’s cultural tapestry at UAL’s folk costume exhibition
A horse's skull on a pole sits in a room with pearly queens and morris dancers as part of an exhibition looking at England's rich traditions of folk dance.

Urgent talks to buy more Elizabeth line trains
Alstom, the train manufacturer, has confirmed that it's in "intense discussions" with the government and Transport for London (TfL) about a fresh order of new trains for the Elizabeth line.

Tickets Alert: Visit the 10 Downing Street garden
As part of the annual Open Gardens weekend, there's a chance to visit the garden at 10 Downing Street, and the ballot for tickets is now open.

Entente Cordiale exhibition shows off the secret pact between Britain and France
As you might have seen in the news recently, it's the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, when Britain and France signed several agreements to stop bothering each other.

Celebrate the centenary of London Underground’s Camden Junction tunnels
This Saturday (20th April) marks the centenary of one of the London Underground's most impressive engineering feats.

Pitzhanger Manor acquires Julian Opie’s walking man
A walking man who has approaching Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery since 2021 but never arriving will remain stuck in place as the digital artwork has been bought by the gallery to go on permanent display.

Dalston’s Kingsbury Road pedestrian and cyclist bridge has reopened
An important cycle and pedestrian route over the London Overground in Dalston has reopened after Network Rail completed bridge replacement works.

Tickets Alert: Tours of Billingsgate Roman House and Baths
Hidden underneath a mundane office block is one of London’s largest Roman remains, which has reopened for tours.

Umbro 100: Exhibition looks at sports clothing’s cultural impact
Down a goods delivery ramp and past the bins is an unexpected location for an exhibition about football shirts -- but that's what you can find underneath a Marylebone building at the moment.

London’s Alleys: Cavendish Court, EC2/EC3
This is a narrow winding alley close to Liverpool Street station that's been here in some shape or form since Tudor times.