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 M@

Secrets Of The Thames Foreshore

How to spot Blitz rubble and ancient timbers.
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By Londonist

London Walks: Erith To Greenwich

Follow the Thames from ancient marsh to tourist haven.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Romantic London: A Full-Day Valentine’s Walk

A central London stroll for lovers.
By Chris Lockie

Climbing The Trees Of London

Man let loose up London trees with camera and notepad.
By Lindsey

Celebrate The 400th Anniversary Of The New River

It's not new and it's not a river.

By Lindsey

A Surreal Dusk Performance In Nunhead Cemetery

Try Biped's Monitor.

By Lindsey

Londonist Weekly: The Gay Games, Central Line Trivia & Peckham Pubs

Catch up on the best of Londonist from last week.

By SallyB2

Nature-ist: In Which We Go A-Foraging

Picking plants in Peckham.
By Dean Nicholas

Top 9 Car Parks In London

A tour round some of the capital's finest multistoreys.

By Chris Lockie

Nature-ist: Margravine Cemetery, Hammersmith

A thoroughly delightful Garden of Rest amid the office blocks of west London.
By M@

10 Places In London You'll Probably Never Visit

From the sewers to the rooftops
By Chris Lockie

Nature-ist: St Luke’s Gardens, Chelsea

Peace and quiet in Chelsea...just watch out for Victorian Batmen.
By Lindsey

Lost In London: A Tranquil Read About The City's Wild Outdoors

A loving ode to London's Landscapes.

By Lindsey

London's Hidden Parks, Gardens And Green Spots Mapped

Dig through the 'Nature-ist' archive and tell us where to go next.

By Dean Nicholas

Top 10 Things To Do In The Borough Of Tower Hamlets

A guide to the best of the borough.

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By M@

London Rubble: How The City's Soil Gets Recycled

The Crossrail earth moved to Essex, but where else has London sent its spoil?
By Lindsey

Paralympic Cauldron Lit In Trafalgar Square

Paralympic flame arrives in London very early in the morning.

By SallyB2

Event Preview: Grave Passions at Nunhead Cemetery

A guided tour with a difference to celebrate lesbian history.
By Londonist

How Far Can You Walk From Trafalgar Square Without Crossing A Road?

Further than the National Gallery, it turns out.
Best Of London
By Londonist

Top 10 Peaceful Places In London

Find peace and quiet in the city.
By Londonist

What Lies Beneath: West Norwood Cemetery

A guest reporter bravely investigates the catacombs under one of London's great Victorian cemeteries...
By Dave Newbury

Music Interview: Guillemots

Fyfe Dangerfield takes us on a musical and culinary trip through his favourite London haunts.

By Lindsey

Nature-ist: Nightingale Gardens

A formal Haringey garden fallen into wondrous wild neglect.

By SallyB2

London Blend: Italo, Bonnington Square

Further proof that there is simply excellent coffee to be had south of the river.