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.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London This Autumn

Oh. My. GOURD.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London's Village Signs

Much to be learned from these community welcomes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The 10 Ages of London in One Short Walk

A weekend walk around the Square Mile's history.
Sport
By Will Noble

Swim Serpentine: 6,000 Swimmers Brave Hyde Park's Lido This Saturday

It's quite a sight.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Brompton Cemetery Springs Into Life On This Annual Open Day

Do a deep dive of one of the Magnificent Seven.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Dozens Of Vintage Boats Moor Up In Central London This September

The (free!) Classic Boat Festival is back at St Katharine Docks.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Spotted A Jersey Tiger Moth In London?

Floats like a butterfly... actually a moth.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Totally Thames: London's Month-Long Festival Of All Things Riverine

Films on a boat and a marathon along the Thames.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

South London Just Got This Stunning Butterfly Garden

Hall Place's latest attraction gets its wings.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Car-Free Day 2024: Many London Roads Are Closing To Vehicles

To the space hoppers!
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Model Village: Teeny Houses At Vauxhall Park

Mini maisons in south London.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

A Guide To London's Parks And Green Spaces

Royal parks, wild heaths and open fields: London's glorious green spaces.

Great Outdoors
By M@

How Polluted Are London's Rivers? The Watershed Map Gives Some Answers

Huge data dump shows sources of pollution.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London

And it was all yellow.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Pick Your Own Fruit Near London: Summer 2024

PYO strawberries, raspberries and other fruits at these farms.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

Take The Plunge By Diving Into Canary Wharf's Docks

It's cleaner than most of the Thames...
Festivals
By M@

Doggett's Coat And Badge: See The Annual Thames River Race

It's the oldest boat race in the world.
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 M@

Swan Upping: What Is It, And Where To See It

Everything you need to know about the annual tradition.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

13 Outdoor Pools And Lidos For Open-Air Swimming In London This Summer

Heated and unheated places to take a refreshing dip.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Boating In London: Have An Oarsome Time At These Beautiful Lakes

Row, row, row your boat... (Pedal, pedal, pedal your pedalo).
Art & Photography
By M@

Follow This New Sculpture Trail For Kensington + Chelsea Art Week

25 sculptures to track down, all summer long.
Sport
By Londonist

How, Where And When To Queue For Wimbledon Tickets

The queue to end all queues.
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.