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 M@

Around London In 14 Lions And Lionesses

One to paw over.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Astounding Animal Statues By Gillie And Marc Near London Bridge

A Wild Life for Wildlife.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Walking With The Snowman: Free Art Trail Comes To Fleet Street This Christmas

We're walking in the aaaiiiiiiir.
History
By M@

Visit The Ankerwycke Yew, The "Last Surviving Witness To The Signing Of Magna Carta"

A remarkable tree on the edge of London.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

The West London Zoo You've Probably Never Heard Of

Where the art is as impressive as the animals.
Great Outdoors
By M@

How To Visit London's Thames Beaches (And The Rules On Mudlarking)

Don't bring a bucket and spade.
Family
By M@

London Now Has A Morph Trail For You To Follow

56 Morphs to track down. Plus mini-Morphs.
Great Outdoors
By M@

11 Oddities To Spot On Portobello Road

Paddington connections, and the road's first antique shop.
Features
By Caroline Buckland

10 London Hills You've Probably Never Heard Of

(And how to scale them.)
Great Outdoors
By M@

Track Down Bromley's Two-Billion-Year-Old Millennium Rocks

Tiny bits of Scotland in Bromley.
Free & Cheap
By Laura Reynolds

Free Flower Festival Belgravia In Bloom Returns With A Wild Animal Theme For 2023

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Features
Opinion By Darren Hayman

"Allotments In Cities Are Strange Little Narnias"

"You would never be able to find me. You could look for years."
News
By M@

Thames Path: You Can Now Walk The Whole North Bank Through The City

New bit means no more detours to Thames Street.
Great Outdoors
By M@

A Chance To Visit 10 Downing Street's Garden

Secret garden alert!
Great Outdoors
By M@

Can You Work Out Where These London Views Were Taken?

14 rooftop shots to locate.
Great Outdoors
By M@

London Has A Central Park... In Fact, It Has Four

And they're all spookily on a straight line.
News
By Laura Reynolds

Planning Approval Granted For London's New 'Garden In The Sky'

Camden Highline is go.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

The Glowing Winter Lights Festival Returns To Canary Wharf This Month

Free light trail returns for 2023.
Christmas in London
By M@

Greenwich Becomes A Giant Advent Calendar

16th year of Advent Windows.
Christmas in London
By Laura Reynolds

In Photos: Christmas At Kew's 2022 Light Trail

And yes, THAT light tunnel is back.
Things To Do
By Laura Reynolds

Hackney Revealed: Free Illumination Arts Festival Lights Up East London

Featuring colourful projections and an origami garden.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Around London In 11 Horses

Take a canter around town.
Things To Do
By M@

These Globe Sculpture Trails Tell Powerful Stories About The Slave Trade

Track down dozens of globes.
Great Outdoors
By M@

Around London In 11 Swans

Statues, pedalos and a tube platform.