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.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

The Canalway Cavalcade Floats Back Into Little Venice This May

A colourful party on the canal.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

The Best Places To Find Bluebells In And Near London: Spring 2025

You can walk your dog in some of these spots, too.
Great Outdoors
By M@

10 Downing Street's Garden Is Opening For Tours

Enter ballot to snoop around Starmer's back yard.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Outdoor Cinema In London: Where To Watch Films In The Open Air In Summer 2025

Ditch the multiplex for movie screenings on rooftops and in parks.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To See Wisteria In Bloom In London This Season

The capital's best wisteria hysteria spots.
Great Outdoors

10 Stunning London Viewpoints You Can Reach By E-Bike

Pursuits of pretty panoramas just got easier.
Art & Photography
By Londonist

The Best Places To See Street Art In London

From Hackney to Croydon... via Penge.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where (And When) To See Cherry Blossom In London: Spring 2025

The best spots for snapping sakura.
News
By Laura Reynolds

A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Will Fly Across Central London This Summer

The Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta is back... hopefully.
Maps
By M@

The Greenground Cycling Map Of London

New map links green spaces and waterways for cyclists.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Stave Hill: Rotherhithe's Tallest Peak Is From The 1980s

From a dock to a hill.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

28 Events Worth Leaving London For This April

Steam trains, flower festivals and a mysterious grotto.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Tulips In London: When And Where To See Them In And Around The Capital

Who needs Amsterdam?
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To See Daffodils In London

Wordsworth, eat your heart out.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Green London: Rediscover London's Leafy Places With A Gorgeous New Book

David Fathers covers 14 green walking routes.
Beyond London
By Will Noble

6 Day Trips From London You'll Soon Be Able To Do With Contactless

Mysterious tunnels, a coastal gem and an alternative Natural History Museum.
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.