People cycling along a leafy route in Hyde Park

Parks and outdoor spaces in London

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Thanks to its abundance of green spaces and outdoor activities, London is the world's first National Park City. Enjoy autumn walks in the best London parks, visit world-famous spots such as Kew Gardens and Hyde Park, grab a bite to eat at an alfresco restaurant, bag a bargain at outdoor markets in London, make a summer splash at an outdoor pool or go for a spin at winter ice rinks.

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Reflections of trees in the water surrounding the Sackler Bridge at Kew Gardens.

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Two women are laughing standing on the top deck of one of City Cruises boats in London.

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People walk along the steel walkway at Kew Gardens surrounded by green trees

National Park City

Discover why London is the world's first National Park City.
A deer in between trees at Richmond Park in London.

Best London parks

Make the most of the capital's incredible green spaces. 

Top outdoor attractions in London

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Visit one of the world's most diverse collections of living plants.
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Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

See the sights from the comfort of an open-top bus. 

Up at The O2

Climb over the roof of the world-famous entertainment venue.

London Zoo

Say hello to more than 700 species of animals, from penguins to lions. 

The Dare Skywalk

Scale to new heights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Catch a show in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park.

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Visit the best parks in London

An Autumn view of The Serpentine taken from Serpentine Bridge with a pedal boat on the water in the foreground.

Hyde Park
An ornate fountain is in the centre foreground of the image with an avenue of trees shown behind the fountain.

Regent's Park

Richmond Park

See the prettiest gardens in London

A high-angle view of people walking down the Great Broad Walk Borders in Kew Gardens on a sunny day.

Kew Gardens
Deux personnages en costumes d'époque semblant se faire la court se tienne sur une volée de marche avec le palais de Hampton Court à l'arrière plan.

Hampton Court Palace Gardens

Kensington Palace Gardens

Discover outdoor spaces in London

Medieval and art deco building of Eltham Palace in Greenwich.

Best gardens
Ornate entrance to the Egyptian Avenue at Highgate Cemetery, London

Historic cemeteries
Mudchute Farm and Park on the Isle of Dogs with skyscrapers and blue sky in the background and sheep in the foreground.

City farms

Fun outdoor activities in London

A girl in a rainbow shirt and man in a blue hoodie DJ in a tent in front of large audience

Music festivals
People watch a film on a big screen outside Kensington Palace in London at dusk.

Outdoor cinemas
People hanging upside down as the Nemesis Inferno ride goes upside down on its red rails.

Theme parks

Wander around outdoor markets

People browsing through stalls of books at the Southbank Centre Book Market.

Best markets

Columbia Road Flower Market
A man in a green apron serves street food from a large pan into a box for customers in borough market.

Borough Market Food Tour

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London cycling and walking lowdown

A cyclist smiles while riding a Santander Cycle along a cycle path in London

How to cycle in London

Best cycle routes
Girl and boy smiling walk side by side over Westminster Bridge in London

London walks

Have some outdoor fun in London

People sit on green lawns in Greenwich Park in front of a view of the London skyline.

Top picnic areas
People swim in the lido at Hampstead Heath with a view of the park in the background

Swimming, boating and lidos

Street art

Dine alfresco at London restaurants, pubs and bars

Rooftop terrace restaurant with chairs and tables set out or dining, with London skyline in distance.

Best outdoor restaurants
Two people with drinks sit on a yellow picnic-style table on a sunny day, with London's skyline behind.

Beer gardens
The flower-filled outdoor dining space at London restaurant Dalloway Terrace.

Rooftop bars

Spend an afternoon by the river Thames

Plan an epic Thames day out

Perfect riverside pubs
London bridges are lit up along the Thames at night with the skyline.

See the Illuminated River