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 Laura Reynolds

What Lives In The Thames?

Salmon and otters and porpoises, oh my.
By James Drury

Follow In Paddington Bear's Paw Prints With New Trail

Please look after these bears.
By M@

How Many Londoners Use Phones While Walking?

22% take a walk on the wired side.
By Ellie Broughton

Girls About Town: Women In London’s Public Art

From heroes to fictional characters, which do you know?
By Silvia Baretta

Enjoy A Weekend Of Free Walks With Walk London

Time to dust off your trainers.

Kew's New Season Is Utterly Intoxicating

Learn about alcohol, coffee and magic mushrooms.
By Ben O' Norum

Ten Things To Do During Urban Food Fortnight

City-sourced food, edible gardens and a chilli festival.
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By M@

10 Oddest Things To Float Down The Thames

Ducks, ice-cream vans, hippos and balls.
By M@

Would You Swim In The River Thames?

Londonist-hosted talk explores the Thames plunge.
By Tiffany Pritchard

London's Best Outdoor Yoga Classes

Al fresco sessions for the Summer.
By James Drury

Putting Streatham On The Tourist Map

Get sweet on SW16.
By Lindsey

Have You Seen A London Garden That Makes You Smile?

Nominate it for an award.

By James Drury

Reservoir Network To Become Europe's Largest Urban Wetland

New nature park will attract rare species... and people.
By James Drury

Ewe-nique Shaun The Sheep Art Trail Heading To London

Bleeting marvellous.
By M@

Short Stories About London Wanted

Your theme = summertime.
By Emma Brooke

Pick Up A Picnic: London’s Best Ready-Made Hampers

Where to get your park grub.

Free Summer Fun In London: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Put it on your summer to-do list.
By Lindsey

Londonist River Thames Outflow Walk

A 15 mile amble from the Lea to the Wandle.

By Londonist

Friday Photos: London's Parklife

Pictures to inspire your weekend picnic.
By Will Noble

Five Things To Do In Cemeteries This Summer

Mourning isn't one of them.
By Laura Reynolds

The Beach Is Back

150 tonnes of sand dumped at Camden Roundhouse.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Tramp Round London At Night For Cardboard Citizens

Raise money, learn and have fun.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Join In The Big Butterfly Count

Do your bit for conservation.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Walk The Line: New Sculpture Coming To East London

Artworks on the route between Stratford and North Greenwich.