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Things to do in Greater London

Greater London covers 15 towns with 2,583 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and art galleries. The widest choice is around London, Feltham and Wembley.

The mix includes 1,803 free to visit, 586 indoor and 1,768 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Hertfordshire Zoo, Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Old Macdonald Farm, Foxburrows Children's Farm and Golders Hill Park Zoo — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Greater London

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Barkingside Recreation Ground and Lesnes Abbey Park.
    1,130 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Forest of Thanks and Kitchen Garden.
    280 places
  3. 03
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including One Paved Court and Orleans House Gallery.
    279 places
  4. 04
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Goresbrook Park Play Area and Winn's Common Play Area.
    276 places
  5. 05
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Redbridge Museum and Women’s Museum.
    182 places
  6. 06
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Ilford Golf Club and Airlinks Golf Course.
    49 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Greater London?

This guide maps 2,583 places to visit across Greater London, spread across 15 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Greater London?

Recognisable names in Greater London include Hertfordshire Zoo, Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Old Macdonald Farm and Foxburrows Children's Farm. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Greater London?

1,803 of the places listed for Greater London are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Greater London on a rainy day?

586 indoor options are recorded across Greater London — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Greater London kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.