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 Laura Reynolds

8 Places To See Beautiful Roses In Bloom In London

The capital at its rosiest.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Lavender Fields Near London: 6 Pretty Purple Days Out This Summer

You've seen them on Instagram - now visit them yourself.
Features
By Caroline Buckland

10 London Hills You've Probably Never Heard Of

(And how to scale them.)
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To See Wisteria In Bloom In London This Season

The capital's best wisteria hysteria spots.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

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

Ditch the multiplex for movie screenings on rooftops and in parks.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Track Down Bromley's Two-Billion-Year-Old Millennium Rocks

Tiny bits of Scotland in Bromley.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Head To Little Venice For A Colourful Party On The Canal This Bank Holiday

The IWA Canalway Cavalcade is back.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Free Flower Festival Belgravia In Bloom Returns With A Wild Animal Theme For 2023

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Features
Opinion By Darren Hayman

"Allotments In Cities Are Strange Little Narnias"

"You would never be able to find me. You could look for years."
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

The Best Places To Find Bluebells In And Near London This Spring

You can walk your dog in some of these spots, too.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

14 Spring Day Trips From London: April 2023

Steam trains, flower festivals and a mysterious grotto.
News
By M@

Thames Path: You Can Now Walk The Whole North Bank Through The City

New bit means no more detours to Thames Street.
Great Outdoors
By M@

A Chance To Visit 10 Downing Street's Garden

Secret garden alert!
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where (And When) To See Cherry Blossom In London

The best spots for snapping sakura.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Can You Work Out Where These London Views Were Taken?

14 rooftop shots to locate.
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.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London Has A Central Park... In Fact, It Has Four

And they're all spookily on a straight line.
News
By Laura Reynolds

Planning Approval Granted For London's New 'Garden In The Sky'

Camden Highline is go.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

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

The flower that's about to take over your Instagram feed.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

The Glowing Winter Lights Festival Returns To Canary Wharf This Month

Free light trail returns for 2023.
Christmas in London
By M@

Greenwich Becomes A Giant Advent Calendar

16th year of Advent Windows.
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

In Photos: Christmas At Kew's 2022 Light Trail

And yes, THAT light tunnel is back.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Hackney Revealed: Free Illumination Arts Festival Lights Up East London

Featuring colourful projections and an origami garden.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Around London In 11 Horses

Take a canter around town.