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 Will Noble

Swim In Canary Wharf's Docks - As DLR Trains Rattle Above You

There's a floating garden too.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

Grosvenor Square Will Be A Woodland Garden By Summer 2026

With an oval lawn centrepiece.
Great Outdoors
By David Fathers

Illustrated Walk: Alexandra Palace To Finsbury Park

Ancient woods, bats caves and a palace that's not a palace.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Lambeth Country Show Returns To Brockwell Park In June

Putting the lamb in Lambeth.
Great Outdoors

10 Stunning London Viewpoints You Can Reach By E-Bike

Pursuits of pretty panoramas just got easier.
Art & Photography
By Londonist

The Best Places To See Street Art In London

From Hackney to Croydon... via Penge.
News
By Laura Reynolds

A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Could Fly Across Central London This Summer

The Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta is back for 2026... hopefully.
Maps
By M@

The Greenground Cycling Map Of London

New map links green spaces and waterways for cyclists.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Stave Hill: Rotherhithe's Tallest Peak Is From The 1980s

From a dock to a hill.
Beyond London
By Laura Reynolds

28 Events Worth Leaving London For This April

Steam trains, flower festivals and a mysterious grotto.
Books & Poetry
By M@

Green London: Rediscover London's Leafy Places With A Gorgeous New Book

David Fathers covers 14 green walking routes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Egyptian Geese: Once Rare, These Handsome Honksters Are Now Common In London

Seen one of these distinctive birds?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Mythbusting: Do These Iron Bars Really Stick Out From The Thames Street Kerb In London?

Sick of seeing this on Facebook?
Great Outdoors
By M@

Weekend Walk: Follow London's Roman Walls

Around the edge of the Square Mile.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Visit Burnham Beeches, The City Of London's Historic Woodland

And watch out for cow pats.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Eden Dock: Canary Wharf's New Water Gardens Open

The Moss People cometh.
Great Outdoors

Oh My Gourd! West London Has A New Pumpkin Patch

Pick your own pumpkin at Hobbledown Heath.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London's Village Signs

Much to be learned from these community welcomes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

The 10 Ages of London in One Short Walk

A weekend walk around the Square Mile's history.
Sport
By Will Noble

Swim Serpentine: 6,000 Swimmers Brave Hyde Park's Lido This Saturday

It's quite a sight.
Things To Do
By Will Noble

Brompton Cemetery Springs Into Life On This Annual Open Day

Do a deep dive of one of the Magnificent Seven.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Spotted A Jersey Tiger Moth In London?

Floats like a butterfly... actually a moth.
Great Outdoors
By Will Noble

South London Just Got This Stunning Butterfly Garden

Hall Place's latest attraction gets its wings.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Car-Free Day 2024: Many London Roads Are Closing To Vehicles

To the space hoppers!