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 Ellie Broughton

The Newham Greenway: London's Answer To New York's High Line

Go for a walk above a sewer.
Festivals
By Zoe Craig

All Aboard For The Canalway Cavalcade

Head to Little Venice for some fab family-friendly fun this bank holiday weekend.
By Laura Reynolds

Have A Dirty Weekend On The Thames

Mudlark your heart out.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 18-24 April 2016

Bit cash strapped? We've things to do for under £5.
By Zoe Craig

Bonkers Bikes And Champion Cyclists Compete In Free Bike Race

London Nocturne celebrates 10th birthday with a new St Paul's location.
By Zoe Craig

Bank Holiday Family Fun: Tudors At The Tower Family Festival

Everyone loves the Tudors.
By Kyra Hanson

Guerrilla Gardening In London: A Battle Against Concrete Paving And Private Development

We talk guerrilla gardening with Richard Reynolds.
By Nick Young

Weekend Walks: The Pymmes Brook Trail

From Hadley Wood to the River Lea.
By Laura Reynolds

Paddleboard Your Way Down The Thames

A west London fundraising jaunt.
By Laura Reynolds

Video: See London From The Treetops

We go tree climbing with expert Jack Cooke.
Secret
By M@

Climbing The Highest Peak In Thamesmead

Ever scaled Gallions Hill?
By Laura Reynolds

London's Little Gardens: Lucas Gardens

A green TARDIS in Camberwell.
By Laura Reynolds

Help Create The World's Largest Edible Park

The Big Dig is back this weekend.
By Laura Reynolds

Think You Could Walk 50km Around London In One Night?

Raise money for Dimbleby Cancer Care.
By Londonist

Free And Cheap London Events: 11-17 April 2016

No money, don't worry.
By Laura Reynolds

Fancy Watching Jaws From A Dinghy In Brockwell Lido?

Luna Cinema is back.
By M@

How To Climb Trees In London: New Book Goes Out On A Limb

The Tree Climber's Guide, reviewed.
By Laura Reynolds

Ticket Alert: Rooftop Film Club Is Back

Book your deckchair now.
By Laura Reynolds

300,000 Poppies Coming To Chelsea Flower Show

All the way from Australia.
By Londonist

Fed-Up Commuters Take A New Type Of Train

We join the Bike Train.
By M@

See The Tower Hamlets Sculpture That Spies On Citizens

Work of subtle genius in Weavers Fields.
By Londonist

The Thames Is Getting A Floating Festival

Well, a miniature one anyway.
By Laura Reynolds

It's Dogs Vs. Humans At Battersea Mud Run

All for a good cause.
By Nick Young

Weekend Walk: Beautiful Views In Mill Hill

And an old railway line.