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 Laura Reynolds

Where (And When) To See Cherry Blossom In London This Spring

The best spots for snapping sakura.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Best Days Out For Garden Lovers

Flowerbeds, meadows and tropical conservatories.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To See Daffodils In London

Wordsworth, eat your heart out.
History
By M@

Coal Tax Posts And Where To Find Them

They engirdle London and have a fascinating history.
Great Outdoors
By M@

A Floating Park For The Royal Docks?

Plans would also see a floating lido and new (also floating) homes.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Paintings Of London's Parks And Gardens Take Spotlight In New Show

Lambeth's Garden Museum spreads its tendrils with work by Melissa Scott-Miller.
Beyond London
By Will Noble

10 Day Trips From London You Can Now Do With Contactless

Mysterious tunnels, a coastal gem and an alternative Natural History Museum.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Going Snowdrop Crazy This Month - Here's Where To See Them

The flowers about to take over your Instagram feed.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Greyfriars Square: Images Released Of New Pedestrianised Area Near St Paul's

It'll be the City's largest open space.
General News
By M@

Mayor Pumps Money Into Storks And Beavers

East End to get more rodents.
Art & Photography
By M@

This Year's Frieze Sculpture Trail In Regent's Park Is The Best One For Ages

Playful forms for everyone.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London

Mark Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

7 Places To See Gorgeous Autumn Leaves In London

Parks, embankments and mewses.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Pumpkin Picking Near London: Autumn 2025

Oh. My. GOURD.
Great Outdoors
By M@

First Look: The Bazalgette Embankment At Blackfriars

A new public park on the River Thames.
Things To Do
By M@

Green London: Where To Volunteer In September 2025

Volunteers needed for London Wildlife Trust, Thames21 and others.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

Everything You Need To Know About The St James's Park Pelicans

Including the one that ate a pigeon.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Huge Chunk Of The Capital Ring To Close For Years

The Greenway will be closed until 2028.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Would You Like To See More White Storks In London? They Could Be Making A Comeback

Plans to rewild the leggy birds.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Totally Thames 2025: London's Month-Long Festival Of All Things Riverine

A marathon along the Thames and a gig in a pumping station.
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.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Kew's Palm House To Close For Five Years

Major refit for the early Victorian structure.
Great Outdoors
By Paul Wood

10 Magnificent London Trees To Seek Out This Summer

Including one that's eating a post box.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Swan Upping 2025: What Is It, And Where To See It

Everything you need to know about the annual tradition.