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.
Museums & Galleries
By M@

Kew's Palm House To Close For Five Years

Major refit for the early Victorian structure.
Great Outdoors
By Paul Wood

10 Magnificent London Trees To Seek Out This Summer

Including one that's eating a post box.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Swan Upping 2025: What Is It, And Where To See It

Everything you need to know about the annual tradition.
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.
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.