Outdoors in London

Victoria Tower Gardens

Tranquil park offering river views & a playground as well as memorial statues & structures.

The Garden at 120

Queen Mary's Rose Garden

Picturesque garden created in the 1930s, showcasing 12,000 rose bushes on landscaped grounds.

WWT London Wetland Centre

Wetland nature reserve with 6 bird spotting hides plus a cafe, daily tours and specialist talks.

Soho Square Gardens

Green escape from the hustle of central London - a shady space moments from a busy nightlife area.

Streatham Common

Large open common with woods, wildflower meadows, formal gardens, plus paddling pool and play area.

Ravenscourt Park

Park including tennis courts, a basketball court, a bowling green, a lake and a child-friendly café.

Kelsey Park

Wooded parkland with water features and habitats drawing many birds, plus a playground and cafe.

Mudchute Park and Farm

Home to rare breeds, horses & ponies, plus a pets' corner, with animal encounter sessions.

Walpole Park

Large public park with 2 ponds, a cafe and children's playground, plus an 18th-century manor house.

Wimbledon Park

Well-known lakefront park offering open grassy fields, tennis, mini golf, a play area & a cafe.

Southwark Park

Public park opened in 1869, encompassing a bowling green, cafe, boating lake and bandstand.

Wimbledon and Putney Commons

Riding, walking trails, ponds and sports pitches on vast expanse of grassland and woodland.

National Maritime Museum Gardens

Mile End Park

Scenic liner park by the canal featuring cycling and pedestrian pathways, along with a playground.

Parliament Hill Viewpoint

Grassy, romantic hilltop park with benches & iconic views of the London skyline.

Gunnersbury Park

Leafy park on once-grand estate, with lakes, landmark buildings, museum & play/sports facilities.

Clissold Park

Sizeable local park with playground, paddling pool, aviary, animal enclosure & cafe.

The View from The Shard

Panoramic views of up to 40 miles with a good visibility guarantee (or you visit again for free).

Beckenham Place Park

Sprawling park featuring historic buildings, plus paths through fields and ancient woodland.