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.
By M@

Ever Noticed The Huge Plane Tree On Cheapside?

The Victorians loved this mighty plant.
Art & Photography
By Laura Reynolds

Fascinating Photos Show London's Pigeons Through The Years

Friend or foe?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Why Every Nature-Lover Should Visit River Lee Country Park

And it's on the Overground.
Best Of London
By Zoe Craig

Sightseeing On A Budget? Here Are 8 Cheap Family-Friendly London Alternatives

Do London's best bits for less.
Features
By Will Noble

London's In Danger Of Flooding. What Can Be Done To Stop It?

Rewilding the city's rivers.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

12 Gorgeous Dresses Made From Flowers Have Appeared In Covent Garden

See Queen Elizabeth I made from 10,000 flowers.
Great Outdoors
By M@

That New Walking Challenge You Were Looking For? Try The London Spiral

A 200-mile trek through the capital.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The Tide: Greenwich's New Linear Park Opens Soon

It's the start of an epic 5km linear park.
History
By Laura Reynolds

This Botanical Garden Is Home To The Bits Of London That No-One Else Wanted

...and it's all the better for it.
Great Outdoors
By M@

You Can Be Prosecuted For Climbing A Tree On Hampstead Heath

14 questionable byelaws.

Books & Poetry
By M@

London Is A Forest: Woody Revelations In New Book

Know your acer from your elder bough.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Wisteria Hysteria Season Has Arrived In London - Check Out These Bloomin' Lovely Photos

It's here, it's here!
Great Outdoors
By M@

Climb London's Weirdest Skyscraper At London Festival Of Architecture 2019

Over 400 events.
Art & Photography
By Harry Rosehill

The Fairy Bodyguard Of North London

Meet the Spriggan.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Chelsea Barracks Opens To The Public For First Time In Over 150 Years

Two new public squares open this month.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Beautiful Photo Book Pays Tribute To The Brutalist Palace That Is Barbican Centre

Ode to the concrete fortress.

Weekend
By Victoria Thomas

Where To Watch The London Marathon 2019

The spectators' guide to the London Marathon.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The Greenground: A Tube Map Of Parks And How To Get Between Them

Map connects London's green spaces.
Books & Poetry
By M@

The Parakeeting Of London Goes Gonzo On Our Green Birds

SQUAWK SQUAWK SQUAWK SQUAWK SQUAWK
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

There's A Heck Of A Lot More Living In The Thames Than You Realise, Says ZSL

This worthwhile project gets our *seal* of approval.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

20,000 Tulips Will Bloom In This South London Garden This Month

What a sight.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Wheeee! Speed Over London On A Huge Zip Wire This Summer

Zip Now London returns for 2019.
Things To Do
By Maire Rose Connor

London Will Be Plunged Into Darkness This Saturday

The countdown to Earth Hour begins.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

This Gorgeous Free Flower Festival Returns In May

50 flower installations to be seen - all for free.