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 Zoe Craig

10 Refreshing Play Fountains In London For Cooling Down

Splish, splash.
Art & Photography
By M@

9 Photos Of London That Look Nothing Like London

Who said London is a crowded cityscape?
Art & Photography
By M@

Sculpture In The City 2022: Art Returns To The Streets

Track down all 20.
Beyond London
By Londonist

The Coastline And Hinterlands Of Folkestone: A Walk

Fossils, lighthouses and ghost stations.
History
By M@

Visit King Harold's Grave For His 1,000th Birthday... It's On The Tube Map

Slain king is probably in the Lea Valley.
Great Outdoors
By M@

See The 'Wild Table Of Love' Animal Sculpture In Paternoster Square

Two seats are free at the table.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Visit Charles Darwin's Home At Down House, Bromley

Darwin lived here 40 years.
Great Outdoors
By Londonist

How To Swim In The Thames

Wild swim book reveals the best spots.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

Where To Pick Your Own Fruit Near London: Summer 2022

PYO strawberries, raspberries and other fruits at these farms.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Summer Lights: Beautiful Free Art Trail Returns To East London

Like winter lights festivals... but in summer.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

8 Seaside Towns In Sussex To Visit From London

Pack a picnic and head to the beach.
Secret
By M@

Hackney Henge: London's Stonehenge In Miniature

A stone circle beside the River Lea.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Liberty: Festival Of D/deaf, Disabled And Neurodiverse Art Comes To Lewisham

Three days of free culture bingeing.
Beyond London
By Will Noble

10 Things To Do In Suffolk

Castles, piers, concert halls and forests.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

28 Chimpanzee Sculptures Unveiled In New Central London Art Trail

Free to visit, and all for a good cause.
Great Outdoors

The Tower Of London Moat Will Be Flooded With Flowers This Summer

Get ready for Superbloom.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

Have An Oarsome Time At These Beautiful London Boating Lakes

Row, row, row your boat... (Pedal, pedal, pedal your pedalo).
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Canalway Cavalcade: London's Colourful Floating Festival Returns In May

Up to 150 narrowboats in one place.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London Wildlife Spotting In April: 7 Natural Wonders That Are Easy To Find

From warblers to primroses.
General News
By Laura Reynolds

There Are Plans To Reintroduce Wild Beavers To Ealing

Well, dam.
Opinion
Opinion By M@

Are These London's Worst Steps?

Just looking at them makes us queasy.
Maps
By M@

London's Red Kites: How Far Have They Spread?

We've mapped these magnificent birds.
Great Outdoors
By Laura Reynolds

London's Parakeets: How Far Have They Spread? We've Mapped Them

They've got further than you might think.
Art & Photography
By M@

Human Or Claw? The Shard Gets A Double Sculpture By Jaume Plensa

Contains letters from 7 alphabets.