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.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Putney Gets New Embankment And Boat Race Marker

First of seven riverside improvements from the supersewer.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London 2023

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 Laura Reynolds

7 Places To See Gorgeous Autumn Leaves In London

Autumnal walks against a golden backdrop.
History
By M@

Ever Spotted Covent Garden's Anne Frank Tree?

An arboreal memorial.
Great Outdoors
By M@

It's Car-Free Day This Weekend - And 100 London Roads Are Closing To Vehicles

To the space hoppers!
Great Outdoors
By M@

Around London In 14 Lions And Lionesses

One to paw over.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Astounding Animal Statues By Gillie And Marc Near London Bridge

A Wild Life for Wildlife.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Walking With The Snowman: Free Art Trail Comes To Fleet Street This Christmas

We're walking in the aaaiiiiiiir.
History
By M@

Visit The Ankerwycke Yew, The "Last Surviving Witness To The Signing Of Magna Carta"

A remarkable tree on the edge of London.
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.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

The West London Zoo You've Probably Never Heard Of

Where the art is as impressive as the animals.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Pick Your Own Lavender At This Annual Harvest Weekend In South London

Carshalton Lavender invites you to snip your own bunch.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

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

Including a spectacular boat marathon along the Thames.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London

And it was all yellow.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Swan Upping: What Is It, And Where To See It

Everything you need to know about the annual tradition.
Festivals
By M@

Doggett's Coat And Badge: See The Annual Thames River Race

It's the oldest boat race in the world.
Great Outdoors
By M@

How To Visit London's Thames Beaches (And The Rules On Mudlarking)

Don't bring a bucket and spade.
Sport
By Londonist

How, Where And When To Queue For Wimbledon Tickets

The queue to end all queues.
Family
By M@

London Now Has A Morph Trail For You To Follow

56 Morphs to track down. Plus mini-Morphs.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

13 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London This Summer

Heated and unheated places to take a refreshing dip.
Things To Do
By M@

See The War Of The Roses Recreated At Barnet Medieval Festival

Two huge battles at one festival.
Great Outdoors
By M@

11 Oddities To Spot On Portobello Road

Paddington connections, and the road's first antique shop.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

8 Places To See Beautiful Roses In Bloom In London

The capital at its rosiest.