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 James Drury

Rare Chance To Visit London's Mills This Weekend

Wind and water-power.
By Londonist

Which Is Your Favourite Public Space In London?

Give your local the recognition it deserves.
By M@

Weekend Walk: Hayes To Shirley

Take a hike through the boroughs of Bromley and Croydon.
By Will Noble

5 Things To Do In London's Cemeteries (May-June 2015)

Dye naturally, and engrave your own stone.
By Rachel Holdsworth

In Pictures: London's Newest Sky Garden

Canary Wharf Crossrail station opens.

Deal Of The Day: Tickets To Be:Fit London From £9

Go from procrastination to motivation.

Join An After-Hours Safari Tour Around ZSL London Zoo

Which animal creates its own sun cream?
By Lindsey

Horticultural Heroes And Gardens To Make You Smile

Gardening Against the Odds Awards.

By M@

Barbican Station Gets A Pop-Up Garden

Disused platform goes green.

Deal Of The Day: £10 Street Art Tour

Explore the arty streets of Camden.

Deal Of The Day: Half-Price London Graffiti Workshop

Get your graff on for £25.

See The Animals At ZSL London Zoo As Only The Keepers Do -- At Night

Rare chance to see the animal world's sunset switch.

Abseil Your Way Down The ArcelorMittal Orbit

80 metres high, but views stretching for 20 miles.
By Lindsey

Cody Dock Riverside Path Garden Springs To Life

Launches Greener Streets: Better Lives campaign.

By Laura Reynolds

Fancy Watching Jaws From A Dinghy In A Lido?

Outdoor cinema season's biggest programme yet.
By Londonist Staff

Boat Or Goat? A Brace Of Great Races To Rate And Berate

Oxford takes on Cambridge. Twice.
By Lindsey

How Fast Is Spring Spreading Across London?

The Big Spring Watch needs you.

Easter Weekend Fun With Shaun The Sheep At Kew Gardens

Activities, blossoms and free entry for kids!
By M@

Stones From Euston Arch Go On Display

Campaign grows to rebuild the monument.
By Tabish Khan

Natural History Museum All Aflutter With Sensational Butterflies

Great for children and inner childs.

 ★★★★☆
By Londonist

How Much Do You Really Know About Trafalgar Square?

Much more than pigeons and plinths.
By M@

In My Footsteps: East End Residents Share Their Special Places

From wartime memories to recent street art.

See Shaun The Sheep At Kew Gardens This Easter

Easter activities and 5 million plants in bloom.

Easter In The City: Craft, Art, History, Music And Theatre

City of London brings the culture over the holidays.