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.
Things To Do
By M@

These Globe Sculpture Trails Tell Powerful Stories About The Slave Trade

Track down dozens of globes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Around London In 11 Swans

Statues, pedalos and a tube platform.
Free & Cheap
By M@

Visit This Free Roof Garden On Holborn's Post Building

Get a unique view of the British Museum.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London This Autumn

Oh. My. GOURD.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dozens Of Vintage Boats Moor Up In Central London This September

The Classic Boat Festival is back at St Katharine Docks.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

4 Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms Near London

And it was all yellow.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

10 Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down

Splish, splash.
Art & Photography
By M@

9 Photos Of London That Look Nothing Like London

Who said London is a crowded cityscape?
Art & Photography
By M@

Sculpture In The City 2022: Art Returns To The Streets

Track down all 20.
Beyond London
By Londonist

The Coastline And Hinterlands Of Folkestone: A Walk

Fossils, lighthouses and ghost stations.
History
By M@

Visit King Harold's Grave For His 1,000th Birthday... It's On The Tube Map

Slain king is probably in the Lea Valley.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

4 Gorgeous Lavender Fields Near London

You've seen them on Instagram, now visit yourself.
Great Outdoors
By M@

See The 'Wild Table Of Love' Animal Sculpture In Paternoster Square

Two seats are free at the table.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Visit Charles Darwin's Home At Down House, Bromley

Darwin lived here 40 years.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

How To Swim In The Thames

Wild swim book reveals the best spots.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Pick Your Own Fruit Near London: Summer 2022

PYO strawberries, raspberries and other fruits at these farms.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Summer Lights: Beautiful Free Art Trail Returns To East London

Like winter lights festivals... but in summer.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

8 Seaside Towns In Sussex To Visit From London

Pack a picnic and head to the beach.
Secret
By M@

Hackney Henge: London's Stonehenge In Miniature

A stone circle beside the River Lea.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Liberty: Festival Of D/deaf, Disabled And Neurodiverse Art Comes To Lewisham

Three days of free culture bingeing.
Beyond London
By Will Noble

10 Things To Do In Suffolk

Castles, piers, concert halls and forests.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

28 Chimpanzee Sculptures Unveiled In New Central London Art Trail

Free to visit, and all for a good cause.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Outdoor Cinema In London: Where To Watch Films Al Fresco This Summer

Ditch the multiplex for screening on rooftops and at stately homes.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

8 Places To See Beautiful Roses In Bloom In London

The capital at its rosiest.