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.

Lazy, Energetic Or Somewhere In Between: 10 Things To Do At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

From beach lounging to BMX biking.
By M@

Cycling London: Two New Books Offer Route Advice

Explore the city and the best hills.
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By Laura Reynolds

London's Little Gardens: Gibbon's Rent

Not a primate in sight.
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By Hannah Foulds

Muddy London: How To Get Your Feet Dirty

Make the most of London's wild spaces.
By Zoe Craig

Free Arts Festival Is Back At London Bridge

Soapbox science, drawing workshops and more.
By Zoe Craig

Test Your Pedal Power At London's Pop-Up Velodrome

StreetVelodrome pop-up returns to Broadgate.
By Laura Reynolds

How Far Do Londoners Live From Green Spaces?

We've done the maths.
By Zoe Craig

London's Floating Cinema Returns: Book Your Tickets Now

This year's programme is out of this world.
By Londonist

Messing About On The River: Two Great Watery Kids' Shows

Wind in the Willows and the Puppet Barge.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London's Little Gardens: Old City Church Sites

Greenery in hidden places.
By Zoe Craig

Vote For Local London Causes In The National Lottery Awards

Finalists fight for £2,000 cash prizes.
By Laura Reynolds

Free Activity Sessions For Families This Summer

Holiday fun without denting the budget.
By Zoe Craig

Race The Undead In Ruin, London's Latest Zombie Chase Game

Newham's infected.
By Zoe Craig

Anchorman v Bridget Jones & Ferris Bueller v The Plastics: Seeing Double In Kings Cross

Plus some silent disco headphones.
Great Outdoors
By Geoff Marshall

Video: Secrets Of London's Canals – Limehouse To Kingsland

Are canals better than tube trains?
By Londonist

Video: Vauxhall City Farm's Blindfold Barnyard

Part of RLSB's London Without Limits festival.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London's Little Gardens: SOAS Japanese Roof Garden

An oasis of calm.
By Will Noble

Eat Cheese In A Treehouse And Wear A Virtual Reality Headset, In A Cemetery

That'll be Shuffle then.
By Zoe Craig

Instagranimals: London's Happiest Animals On Instagram

So much more than pigeons.
By Sarah Jayne Bell

Adventurers Paddle The Thames For Science And Charity

An 11 day expedition, testing the water from source to sea.
By Zoe Craig

#ZooViews: London Zoo Animals Are Periscope's Newest Stars

Lemurs and penguins and otters, oh my!
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By M@

London: City Of Lakes, Forests And Beaches

A picture postcard of a city without buildings.

National Paralympic Day: World-Class Sport And Activities Galore

Three amazing days at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Technology
By Londonist

Bats And Bishops: Making Friends With Bats In London

Bat detectors at the ready.