Painshill Park is home to a glorious Crystal Grotto. In London? Well, sort of. You’ll find this crystalline cave in Surrey, just within the boundaries of the M25, which means we’re claiming it as our own. So...
A rambling, wild-feeling deer park on the outskirts of south-west London, Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London and is positively overflowing with Nature Stuff. Designated as a special conservation area, it&...
Galloping galanthus! The snowdrops have taken over Chelsea once again. Chelsea Psychic Garden has been back in action since January 21 when it celebrated its annual ‘Heralding Spring’ event, throwing open it...
It’s January and the gyms are basically almost always full, so why not add to your fitness by using these cycling routes in London this weekend? It’s also super easy to hire a bike if you don’t own a bike –...
Winter is generally the time for hiding under warm layers of wool and feeding on nothing but mulled wine and soup. It’s also very easy to forget that you can still go outside. So perhaps it’s time to start c...
Looking for somewhere nearby to get your nature fix? Fancy inhaling some actual fresh air for the first time in months? Well, we’ve got just the place for you. Walthamstow Wetlands is the humongous nature reserve...
In recent years, pop-up crazy golf courses have become a bit of a ‘thing.’ They’re dotted throughout central London, up on rooftops, in abandoned WW2 bunkers, shopping malls, parks and even occasional...
Life in the city can be a daunting prospect if you’re caught without proper refreshment. After all, getting from A to B in this humungous concrete jungle can often be a lengthy process. And whilst there are plenty...
The next time somebody tells you that London is all concrete and no nature, tut loudly and send them a link to this article. Or, better still, take them to one of these beautiful lakes within the city. That’ll sho...
Park life is the good life, especially with these new Thames parks. Given that 47% of the city is made up of green spaces, it’s well established that London loves a good park. So presumably, you’ll be positi...