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.
Videos
By Jordan Waite

Have You Spotted This Replica Of Sir Francis Drake's Ship?

Right next to Borough Market.
Videos
By Jordan Waite

Looking For The Best View Of St Paul's Cathedral? Try This Roof Terrace

Bonus points: it's free!
Videos
By Jordan Waite

The Little Oasis Of Calm In The Shadows Of Canary Wharf

And breathe...
Videos
By Lydia Manch

Why We Love Roundwood Park: The Willesden Treasure Favoured By Locals

First opened in 1895.
Videos
By M@

Discover This Secret Garden In A Bombed Out Church

We'll show you the way.

Videos
By M@

How And Where To See The Pelicans Of St James's Park

Say hello to Louis, Vaclav and Gargi.
Great Outdoors
By Harry Rosehill

It's Official: South London Beats North (On The Green Scale)

The fringes of London are where it's at.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Snowy London Is Simply Magical

From riverside to countryside.
Features
Opinion By James FitzGerald

An Ode To DLR Trains

A journey across the entire system.

Videos
By M@

Where Can You Find London's Tamest Peacocks?

Makes a change from the pigeon.
Videos
By M@

Here Is Why You Should Definitely Pay Mudchute Farm A Visit

Animals and skyscrapers. What more could you want?
Beyond London
By James FitzGerald

Why Would Anyone Go To Maidenhead?

Home to Theresa May, seven Michelin stars, and, briefly, Girl Power.
Videos
By Robert Greene

Enjoy Wintry Richmond Park From Your Very Own Horse-Drawn Carriage

Proceeds help fund Shire horse conservation initiatives.

Great Outdoors
By M@

There's A Place On Mars Called Tooting

They're not exactly twins.

Get Your Santa Suit Ready And Run For Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Ready, set, Santa.

Videos
By Laura Reynolds

Fancy Ice Skating In The Tower Of London Moat?

Then warm up in the bar afterwards.

Videos
By M@

How To Get Covered In Squirrels In London

Spoiler alert: it involves nuts.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

Be A Big Kid For The Day At Wonderful Ruislip Lido

Escape the city.
Family
By M@

Squawk! London's Parakeets Star In New Children's Book

Can you spot them all?
Videos
By Eleana Overett

Whizz Down A 79 Metre Long Zip Wire At Alexandra Palace

London's new sky-high adventure.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Did You Know That There Are Seahorses Living In The Thames?

Secrets of our river, revealed.
Videos
By Londonist Staff

London Looks Stunning In Autumn

From Richmond to the River Thames.
Food & Drink
By Laura Reynolds

Have You Seen What's Popped Up On This Rooftop?

It's beginning to look a lot like winter.
Great Outdoors
By James FitzGerald

Ever Been On This West London Ferry?

Transporting you to a different century (and Twickenham).