Outdoors in London

Richmond Green

Large open green space used for cricket games & a former Medieval jousting site edged by residences.

Victoria Tower Gardens

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

Victoria Embankment Gardens

Peaceful green space with grassy picnic areas, a bandshell & gardens, plus a 1626 Thames River gate.

Paddington Recreation Ground

This 27-acre park features a cafe & a gym, plus tennis, cricket & other outdoor sports.

WWT London Wetland Centre

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

Raphael Park

Recreational retreat featuring a lake, landscaped grounds, sports fields, a bandstand & playground.

Waterlow Park

Tranquil, 12-hectare garden for walks & picnics, featuring city views, ponds & mature trees.

Island Gardens

3 acres of grassy riverside park for picnics, views and a foot tunnel under the Thames to Greenwich.

Grosvenor Square

Since the American mission to the UK in 1785 this square has been known for its diplomatic links.

Haggerston Park

Park with free BMX track, a community orchard and food-growing garden, a farm and sports amenities.

Shoreditch Park

Massive granite boulder forming a public-realm sculpture but also available to rock-climbers.

Buckingham Palace Garden

Potters Fields Park

Landscaped park with grassy areas, trees, a cafe and sweeping views of the river and iconic sites.

Bishops Park

Thames-side walks in a green space with playgrounds and sports areas, flower beds, a lake and beach.

Wandle Park

Venue offering kids' playgrounds, ornamental gardens, a skate park & various cultural events.

Lloyd Park

Public green space with a pond, woods, a bowling green, football pitches, cafe and kids' playground.

Italian Gardens

Picturesque park with multiple carved historic pools, fountains, sculptures & walking paths.

Isabella Plantation

Lush 40-acre woodland located within Richmond Park & known for its evergreen azaleas.

Mile End Park

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

Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust

Urban nature reserve comprising 10 reservoirs, with birdwatching plus a cafe & visitors centre.