Outdoors in London

Coombe Wood Gardens & Cafe

History Tours

Furnivall Gardens

Serene Thames-front park next to the river path with lawns & benches popular for viewing boat races.

Islington Green

Enduring, triangular green space with benches, plus a war memorial & statue of Sir Hugh Myddleton.

The Garden Vauxhall

An array of food stalls with American, Greek, Asian, & Italian menus in a lively space.

Spitalfields City Farm

Petting & feeding of resident animals including goats, plus a cafe, picnic area & farm shop.

Croydon Road Recreation Ground

Local park with a summer paddling pool, kids' play area, tennis courts, bowling green and cafe.

Richmond Terrace

Putney Heath

Quintessentially English green common land with open heath & wooded glades perfect for picnics.

York House Gardens

Tranquil, riverfront garden featuring benches, walking paths & a fountain with sea nymph statuary.

Hackney Marshes

Council-administered park with 82 football, rugby & cricket pitches, changing rooms & a cafe.

Surrey Docks Farm

Community farm with livestock and crop plants that is open to visitors, plus a cafe.

Vauxhall Park

Victorian park with children's playground, lavender garden, model village, dog area and cafe.

Church House Gardens

Ornamental gardens, sports fields/courts & a playground are the draw at this quiet, lakefront park.

Hyde Park Rose Garden

Calm patch in a trumpet-inspired layout, filled with fragrant flower beds, a pergola & 2 fountains.

Brent Lodge Park

Tranquil riverside park with meadows, a maze, an animal center & a playground.

Cavendish Square Gardens

Shady retreat featuring park benches & sculpture, including a bronze statue of Lord George Bentinck.

Eastbrookend Country Park

Outdoor area with scenic meadows, walking trails & fishing lakes, plus a visitor center & parking.

South Park Gardens

Restored Victorian pleasure gardens open since 1901 with over 150 trees & a pavilion for events.