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St. James's Park

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review The oldest of the Royal Parks of London, fifty-eight acre St. James’s Park attracts more than five million visitors annually thanks to its proximity to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Horse Guards Parade grounds, and several other signature London destinations. The name comes from a bygone leper hospital ... more

St. James’s Park
London

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Rooftop Film Club 2013

Movies / Outdoor Event

Apr 30-Sep 30, 2013 Queen of Hoxton

1-5 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3JX

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Holland Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review London is famous for its urban green spaces, but Holland Park is a less-traveled gem, with fifty-four acres of lush gardens and trees surrounded by some of the city’s most expensive real estate. Originally the grounds for the 17th-century Cope Castle mansion, which suffered extensive damage during WWII, the area still features ... more

Ilchester Place
London W8 6LU

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Creche Bank Holiday Outdoor Rave

Outdoor Event / Rave Party

May 26 2:00pm

Throughout the city

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Camden Markets

Farmer's Market / Flea Market

Party Earth Review Technically composed of several adjoining independent markets, Camden Markets attract roughly a hundred thousand people every weekend, all eager to experience the area’s people, sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. Punks, hippies, and other creative types congregate in the area to buy and sell art, jewelry, and get tatted ... more

Chalk Farm Road/Camden High Street
Camden Town, Greater London NW1 7

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The Big Mix 2013

Festival / Music Festival

Jun 1-2, 2013

Throughout the city

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The Millennium Mile: Thames River Walk

Outdoor Activity / Tour

Party Earth Review Though actually closer to two miles, the Millennium Mile is a scenic walkway along the south bank of the River Thames that highlights many of London’s greatest attractions and sights. Running from Westminster Bridge to London Bridge, the walk provides magnificent views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London ... more

Thames River, South Bank (Waterloo, London Bridge)

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Shoreditch Street Party

Party / Outdoor Event

Jun 2 12:00pm

Throughout the city

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Covent Garden

Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review Rimmed by St. Martin's Lane on the east and Drury Lane on the west, Covent Garden is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district that has been drawing shoppers, theatergoers, and lots of tourists for hundreds of years. Every day, its large namesake piazza fills with knife jugglers, sword swallowers, human statues, dance ... more

Covent Garden
London WC2E 9DA

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Opera Holland Park 2013

Opera / Outdoor Event

Jun 4-Aug 11, 2013 Holland Park

Ilchester Place
London W8 6LU

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Hyde Park

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review One of the largest parks in London, Hyde Park provides visitors with a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets. The Grand Entrance – more than a hundred feet in length – features massive columns and iron gates opening onto three hundred and fifty acres of tree-lined paths, lakes, memorials, and sprawling ... more

Between Park Lane and Kensington Church Street and Bayswater Road
and Hyde Park Gate
London W1

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Open Garden Squares Weekend 2013

Special Event / Outdoor Event

Jun 8-9, 2013

Throughout the city

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London Outdoors Overview

As one of the greatest cities in the world, there’s never a shortage of outdoor activities and outdoor events in London to partake in. And whether that’s strolling through a park, sightseeing through the plazas, or joining throngs for an outdoor festival, there are always options outdoors – as long as the weather cooperates.

For starters, there are some incredible parks all throughout the city providing lots of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hyde Park is the most well-known and hosts thousands of visitors looking to picnic, rollerblade, jog, walk their dogs, or simply sunbathe during one of the rare moments of warmth. Other parks like St. James’s and Green Park give locals and tourists alike a look at British history while also serving as great places to sit back and relax.

If outdoor events are more your thing, there is so much to do in London, you won’t know where to start. The Wireless Festival in Hyde Park is a major three-day event with international superstars headlining the show. While the Camden Crawl is another three-day event along the streets of Camden and around the Camden Markets.

There are entirely too many outdoor activities in London to list, but know that on any given day you’ll find something great to do – just make sure you check the weather report before heading outside.