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 Londonist

The Best Picnic Spots In London

Pack your blanket and tuck in.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London: Summer 2026

And it was all yellow.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Ever Been To This Central London Lavender Garden?

Rows of purple prettiness a couple of minutes walk from a Tube station.
Sport
By Londonist

How, Where And When To Queue For Wimbledon Tickets

The queue to end all queues.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Meet Barney, London's Oldest And Largest Plane Tree

What a champ!
Things To Do
By M@

See The War Of The Roses Recreated At Barnet Medieval Festival

Key battle remembered in annual festival.
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.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down This Summer

Splish, splash.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

14 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London: Summer 2026

Take a refreshing dip.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To See Roses In London: The Best Rose Gardens To Visit In 2026

The capital at its rosiest.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Best Lavender Fields Near London For 2026: 6 Pretty Purple Days Out This Summer

You've seen them on Instagram - now visit for yourself!
Things To Do
By Londonist

Vauxhall May Fair: A Wholesome Weekend Of Petting Zoos And Gardening Workshops In SE11

It's mostly free, too.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The Queen Elizabeth II Garden In Regent's Park

Her Late Majesty's botanical tribute.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

A Pretty Purple Walking Route Through London's Best Wisteria

A self-guided route in search of wisteria hysteria.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

Greenwich Park Just Got A Pink 'Valley Of Blossom' - Thanks To 130 New Cherry Trees

A candy floss-coloured hillside cascade.
Great Outdoors
By M@

10 Downing Street's Garden Is Opening For Tours

Enter ballot to snoop around Starmer's back yard.
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 In Summer 2026

Ditch the multiplex for movie screenings on rooftops and in parks.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Free Canalway Cavalcade Festival Floats 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 2026

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

Animal Days Out In London: Farms, Zoos And Wildlife Parks To Visit

City farms, zoos and nature reserves.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London In Bloom: When And Where To See Fantastic Flowers In The Capital

A season-by-season guide to London's floral displays.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

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

Who needs Amsterdam anyway?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Ever Spotted A Raven In London? (Not Including The Tower)

The inquisitive birds are making a come-back.