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 Rachel Holdsworth

London's Little Gardens: Phoenix Garden

An oasis off Charing Cross Road.
By Londonist

Video: A Drone Flyover Of Paddington Basin

See the Fan Bridge in all its glory.

A Guide To Summer 2015's Outdoor Film Screenings

Rooftops, beanbags and even unlimited ice cream.
By Lindsey

Greening The Grey At Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Plus flowers, gardens, maze and giant scarecrow.

Great Outdoors

Forty Hall: Escape To The Country Without Leaving London

Escape to the country without leaving London.
By Laurence Scales

Hope, A Skip And A Jump At King’s Cross

Behind the scenes of the Skip Garden.

Let's Go Outside: Top Al Fresco London Date Ideas

Summer lovin'.
Free & Cheap
By Ruth Hargreaves

Wimbledon 2015 On The Big Screen: Where To Watch In London

More deckchairs than you can shake a racket at.

Tonight: After Hours At ZSL London Zoo

Talk to the animals.

By M@

Weekend Walk: Haringey's Parkland Walk

Views, a bat cave, old rail tracks and a toy graveyard.
By Rachel Holdsworth

London's Little Gardens: Elmstead Woods Station

We weren't expecting that.
By Londonist

Discover North East London Wildlife By Bike

Perfect cycle route for summer.
By M@

Weekend Walk: Discover A Lost City Wall

Following London's Civil War defences.

Deal Of The Day: After Hours At ZSL London Zoo

Limited offer on Sunset Safari.

By Will Noble

5 Things To Do In London's Cemeteries (July-September 2015)

Hearses, Hitchcock, and goth chic.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Biggest Beaches Are Back

Sun yourself on the NW Riviera.
By Hazel

London City Farms: The Lowdown

All about the birds and the bees.
By Laura Reynolds

Green Fingers Get Busy At GROW London

Horticultural inspiration on Hampstead Heath this weekend.
By Londonist

What's It Like Organising A Street Art Festival?

Not easy.
By Londonist

Bike Round The East End's Best Cycle Coffee Spots

Just go easy on the caffeine.
By M@

Weekend Walks: Mortlake To Hammersmith

John Dee, Chewbacca and al fresco humping.
By M@

Look Out For The Mother Of All Flypasts On Saturday

31 aircraft to fly over central London.
By Londonist

Get Fired Up At Paddington's Annual Dragon Boat Race

A charity event endorsed by Paddington Bear himself.
By Ruth Hargreaves

Stay Up All Night For Homelessness At The Big Tramp

Explore the city and raise money for an excellent cause.