Outdoors in London

Parliament Hill Viewpoint

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

Queen Mary's Rose Garden

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

Southwark Park

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

Mudchute Park and Farm

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

Ravenscourt Park

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

Gunnersbury Park

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

Bishops Park

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

Victoria Tower Gardens

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

Buckingham Palace Garden

Streatham Common

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

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.

Victoria Embankment Gardens

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

Wimbledon Park

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

Walpole Park

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

Mile End Park

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

National Maritime Museum Gardens

Italian Gardens

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

Wimbledon and Putney Commons

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

Shoreditch Park

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