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 M@

How To Fill London With Nature

Ideas for a greener city.
History
By M@

16 Ships Made Of Concrete, Hiding In The Thames

Ships *made* of concrete.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

There's A Fairy Tale Secret Garden On The Bank Of The Thames

Plus a stunning palace to boot.
Features
By Zoe Craig

6 Of London's Most Relaxing Days Out

Calm down, dear.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The City Farm That Straddles A Train Line

Spotted a goat on your commute?
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Little Gardens: Geffrye Museum's Herb Garden

Home to the boldest squirrel we've ever met.
Features
By Zoe Craig

Secrets Of Chelsea Bridge

Have you spotted the doves?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Visit London's Oldest Tree

The Totteridge Yew.

Get Muddy In The Name Of Cancer Research UK

Raise some cash for scientific research.

Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

Where To Find Dinosaur Food Growing In London

On the look-out for the ginkgo tree.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

This Is The Narrowest Street In London

It's a bit of a squeeze.
Great Outdoors
By Kate Hodges

Londoners Are Growing Food All Over The City

Find out where.
Features
By Zoe Craig

11 Interesting Facts About The Millennium Bridge

Yes, it used to wobble; but do you know why?
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Why Does London Have So Many Royal Parks?

Henry VIII, mainly.
Features
By Zoe Craig

Take A Magical Mystery Tour of London's Beatles Locations

Follow in the footsteps of the Fab Four.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

Everything You Need To Know About London's Peregrine Falcons

We host more than 30 pairs of these amazing birds
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Why Is There A Japanese Kyoto Garden In Holland Park?

A relatively recent addition.
Museums & Galleries
By Zoe Craig

9 Things You Might Not Have Done In Tate Modern

Did you know about the chocolate?
Features
By Zoe Craig

9 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Lewisham

Including its international namesake.
Features
By Zoe Craig

8 Secrets Of Tobacco Dock

A chequered history.
History
By Zoe Craig

9 Things You Might Not Know About Hammersmith Bridge

Plus some gorgeous archive footage.
Food & Drink
By Helen Glaberson

The Ultimate East London Canal Bar Crawl

Boozy and bargy.
History
By Zoe Craig

When Wardour Street Was 'Film Row'

And the clues that remain today.
Great Outdoors
By Will Ashon

14 Alternative Sites To Visit In Epping Forest

Not in the guidebook.