Great Outdoors

Londonist's guide to  things to do in London including everything from the best parks to summer events, activities, open-air cinema, outdoor and more.

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Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month - Here's Where To See Them

The flower about to take over your Instagram feed.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Egyptian Geese: Once Rare, These Handsome Honksters Are Now Common In London

Seen one of these distinctive birds?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Mythbusting: Do These Iron Bars Really Stick Out From The Thames Street Kerb In London?

Sick of seeing this on Facebook?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Weekend Walk: Follow London's Roman Walls

Around the edge of the Square Mile.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Visit Burnham Beeches, The City Of London's Historic Woodland

And watch out for cow pats.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Eden Dock: Canary Wharf's New Water Gardens Open

The Moss People cometh.
Great Outdoors

Oh My Gourd! West London Has A New Pumpkin Patch

Pick your own pumpkin at Hobbledown Heath.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London

Mark Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London This Autumn

Oh. My. GOURD.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London's Village Signs

Much to be learned from these community welcomes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The 10 Ages of London in One Short Walk

A weekend walk around the Square Mile's history.
Sport
By Will Noble

Swim Serpentine: 6,000 Swimmers Brave Hyde Park's Lido This Saturday

It's quite a sight.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Brompton Cemetery Springs Into Life On This Annual Open Day

Do a deep dive of one of the Magnificent Seven.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dozens Of Vintage Boats Moor Up In Central London This September

The (free!) Classic Boat Festival is back at St Katharine Docks.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Spotted A Jersey Tiger Moth In London?

Floats like a butterfly... actually a moth.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Totally Thames: London's Month-Long Festival Of All Things Riverine

Films on a boat and a marathon along the Thames.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

South London Just Got This Stunning Butterfly Garden

Hall Place's latest attraction gets its wings.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Car-Free Day 2024: Many London Roads Are Closing To Vehicles

To the space hoppers!
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Model Village: Teeny Houses At Vauxhall Park

Mini maisons in south London.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

A Guide To London's Parks And Green Spaces

Royal parks, wild heaths and open fields: London's glorious green spaces.

Great Outdoors
By M@

How Polluted Are London's Rivers? The Watershed Map Gives Some Answers

Huge data dump shows sources of pollution.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London

And it was all yellow.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Pick Your Own Fruit Near London: Summer 2024

PYO strawberries, raspberries and other fruits at these farms.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

Take The Plunge By Diving Into Canary Wharf's Docks

It's cleaner than most of the Thames...