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.
By Zoe Craig

Explore London's Blue Plaques In Your Lunch Break

Celebrating the 150th anniversary.
By Zoe Craig

Hear The Voice Of God In A Swimming Pool By The Thames

Bompas & Parr want to make your eyeballs vibrate.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

London's Best Museum Gardens

Skip the exhibits and head for the greenery.
Weekend
By M@

How To Explore The City Of London At The Weekend

The Square Mile revealed.
By Zoe Craig

King's Cross Pond Threatened With Closure

Sad news for swimmers.
By Laura Reynolds

A Sea Of Singing See-Saws Is Coming To Leicester Square

Move over kids, it's the grown ups' turn to play.
By Chloe Koura

Free Guided Walks In London For One Weekend Only

Book your place now.
By James Drury

Take The BikeTube To Work On Wednesday

It's Cycle To Work Day.

Book Tickets For Alexandra Palace's Bonfire Night Fireworks Extravaganza Now

Including the city's largest Day of the Dead parade.
By M@

Try One Of These Treasure Trails In Your Lunch Hour

37 around London.
By M@

London Should Be A National Park City: This Event Explains Why

Royal Festival Hall.
By Zoe Craig

8 Secrets Of The South Bank Lion

There's more to this leonine statue than meets the eye.
Free & Cheap
By Zoe Craig

In Pictures: London's Burning, The Great Fire 350 Festival

The weekend when things really heated up.
Great Outdoors
By Tom Bolton

Where To See And Hear The Hidden River Fleet

London's most famous hidden river.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Watch Fireworks On Bonfire Night In London

Whizzbangs and flashes.
By Laura Reynolds

In Photos: Notting Hill Carnival 2016

All the colours of Carnival.
Maps
By Laura Reynolds

A Guide To Playing Pokémon Along London's Canals

Gotta catch 'em all.
Free & Cheap
By Victoria Thomas

Where To Be A Pirate In London

Raise yer skull an' crossbones.
By Chloe Koura

Where Is London's Tallest Tree?

You won't be-leaf it.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Go Ice Skating In London At Christmas

London's winter ice skating rinks.
Great Outdoors
By Zoe Craig

11 Secrets Of Westminster Bridge

Including its dodgy beginnings.
By M@

The London Eye Will Turn Gold Tonight At 9.30pm

Riverside attraction celebrates Olympics.

5 Ways To Celebrate The Night Tube

Make the most of the night time.
By Tabish Khan

What's It Like To Run Through Every Borough In London Over A Weekend?

One woman has proved it can be done