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.
Festivals
By M@

Trafalgar Square Is Getting A Fifth Lion, And It'll Roar Poetry At You

Crimson lion to spew poetry all over square.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Where Does Winnie The Pooh Live? Near Edgware

A version of Pooh Corner is inside the M25.
Best Of London
By M@

8 Things That'll Happen In London When It Finally Rains

Hugh Grant and Rita Ora's wellies.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Move Over Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf Has Arrived In London And It's Blimmin' Addictive

Free to play, too.

Videos
By Will Noble

Holy Smokes! Vintage Steam Train Rides Every Weekend, Just Outside Of London

Rush hour? What rush hour?
Videos
By Will Noble

Visit This Olde English Garden Lying In The Shadow Of The Barbican

Tours are taking place this summer.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

This Incredible Farm Has A Whole Acre Of Beautiful Flowers... And You Can Pick Them

A haven of colours and smells.

Videos
By Laura Reynolds

Discover This Secret Moroccan Garden, Tucked Away Behind A Chocolate Shop

A tiny, green paradise.

Great Outdoors
By M@

Statues Of The US President In London: Can You Name All Eight?

POTUS photos.
Art & Photography
By M@

The 2018 Sculpture In The City Is The Best Yet

19 sculptures to spot in the Square Mile.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The Square Mile Has TWO New Parks

Aldgate smartens up.
Great Outdoors
By M@

How Many Of These Stylish Benches Have You Spotted?

A dog bench on Houndsditch.
Great Outdoors
By M@

How The View From Waterloo Bridge Has Changed Beyond Recognition

14 years makes all the difference.
Videos
By M@

Could You Escape Crystal Palace's Fiendish Maze? There's Only One Way To Find Out

See you on the other side.

Great Outdoors
By M@

After 16 Years, London Bridge Water Feature Is Filled In

No more ankle twists, but still a sorry loss.
Things To Do
Opinion By James FitzGerald

Forget The Harry Potter Tour – Watford Is Magical Enough Already

Nostalgia is waiting at the end of the Metropolitan line.
Videos
By Robert Greene

Fancy Whizzing Over The Capital At Speeds Of Up To 50kph? Now's Your Chance To Get Zipped In

Then plummet back to earth with the 'Mega Drop'.
Videos
By Eleana Overett

Roof East Is Smashing Summer Out Of The Park With Booze, Views And Games Aplenty

This Stratford car park has never looked so good.

Food & Drink
By M@

North London's Best Beer Gardens

Al fresco up north.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Take A Walk Through The City Of London's Pocket Parks

Oases in the city.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

How To Visit 30 Towns In One Afternoon

Marvellous museum, just off the M25.
Videos
By Laura Reynolds

Secret Gardens, Private Islands And Wildlife Aplenty... All At The End Of A TfL Bus Route

Stunning views over the Kent countryside.

Great Outdoors
By Harry Rosehill

Six Ways The Return Of Floating Walkways Would Improve London

We're peddling pedways.
Things To Do
By Harry Rosehill

TfL Wants Londoners To Get Off The Tube And Walk

Anyone up for a self-proclaimed odyssey?