Our guide to health, fitness, and nature in London brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
London as a city really is a sucker for a stunning transformation; we’ve got an old church turned city park, a public toilet that’s now a wine bar, and even a…...
Imagine going for an exhilarating ride in the park or across some heathland, with the breeze in your hair and fresh air in your lungs. You’re getting an excellent all-body workout, mental relaxation and a shot of mood-b...
A flock of five rare-breed Norfolk Horn and Oxford Down ewes have arrived on Hampstead Heath today (September 11) – baa-rilliant news, right? The sheep will be happily grazing away on the Heath until next Monday (...
Pawsitive Cafe in west London is just what this city needed: a welcoming, dog-friendly space with great coffee, good food, and a genuine focus on mental wellbeing. It’s a place for dogs…...
Summer is now in full-swing, and that usually means as soon as the temperatures skyrocket, us Londoners are searching for the nearest bit of water to cool off in. Now you know how much we love an outdoor lido here at Se...
Al fresco swimming first became a trend back in the 1930s, and councils up and down the country set up hundreds of outdoor pools for their residents to enjoy – nowhere with greater enthusiasm than London Town. A number...
When the sun shines and the temperature rises, you can bet half the city is going to head to London’s lidos for a cool down. Still, for those with more wisdom and a hardier spirit, these top wild swimming spots wi...
Londoners may have a bit of a reputation for running to catch the Tube, but that doesn’t mean we’ll run the length of the Tube itself. Well, except for ultra-runner Jonny Davies. He’s been busy plotti...
When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of London life – and boy do we need that sometimes – then the gorgeous British countryside is always a pretty good bet. Luckily for us, there are plenty of rural spots wi...
There’s no debating that London, concrete jungle though it may sometimes seem, is full to the brim with green spaces and parks. There are countless places for you to put down your picnic rug and tuck into all the...