Most popular events – London’s parks and gardens

Here is a seletion of the most popular events taking place in London’s Royal parks and gardens.

1stOpen Air Theatre — “To Kill A Mockingbird”

16th May – 15th June 2013   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". Set in the American Deep South, the play follows the lawyer Atticus Finch as he seeks the truth in a …more

2ndHire a boat on the Serpentine

31st Mar – 31st Oct 2013   •  The Serpentine, London Between Easter and the end of October you can spend a pleasant afternoon sailing around in a little hire boat on the Serpentine. If you don't fancy doing the peddling yourself then you can catch the Solarshuttle instead, …more

3rd Enjoy the view from Primrose Hill

Every day   •  Primrose Hill, London Primrose Hill offers one of the finest views of London from anywhere in the city. When you first clap eyes on it it doesn't seem that high, but once you start the short trek to the top you realise that it's steeper than it …more

4thComedy Store Players, at the Open Air Theatre

9th June 2013  •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Taking a break from their weekly appearance at the Comedy Store, the Comedy Store Players will be performing one night of hilarious comedy improvisation at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Comedians on the bill include …more

5thOpen Air Theatre — “Pride and Prejudice”

20th June – 20th July 2013   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Jane Austen's classic romantic comedy "Pride and Prejudice". This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Bennet sisters search for love, but will it be Mr Darcy …more

6thSunday morning football on Hackney Marshes

Every Sunday   •  Hackney Marshes, London Hackney Marshes is the spiritual home of Sunday league football, with over 70 matches played between dozens of amateur teams every week. There are 82 pitches in all, including three rugby pitches and a cricket pitch. The …more

7th Sunday morning at Speaker’s Corner

Every Sunday (around noon)   •  Speakers’ Corner, London The best time to go to Speaker's Corner is on a Sunday. Most of the speakers these days seem to have a religious bent, or are trying to get their least favourite Western politician arrested for war crimes. A lot of the fun …more

8thGuided tour of Highgate Cemetery

Every day   •  Highgate Cemetery, London Highgate Cemetery's grandiose layout contains some of the most flamboyant tombs in London. At first sight it might seem that the cemetery has fallen into disrepair, but the overgrown graves lend an atmosphere that no other …more

9thHelp out at Spitalfields City Farm

8th Jan – 21st Dec 2013   •  Spitalfields City Farm, London Situated a short distance from The City, Spitalfields City Farm is a lovely place to take your kids. The chief attraction is the animals. They've got everything from ducks and geese, sheep and goats, to rabbits, pigs and …more

10thBattersea Park Children’s Zoo

Every day   •  Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, London Battersea Park Children's Zoo offers a nice, pleasant day out for families, without the crowds and cost of London Zoo. Whilst it doesn't have the range of animals that London Zoo does, you can still find plenty of birds …more

11thSee London’s skyline from Parliament Hill

Every day   •  Parliament Hill, London Parliament Hill's fame today rests on its spectacular views of London's skyline. At a height of 98 metres it is the tallest point on Hampstead Heath and offers unbeatable views of the city. You can enjoy a vista that takes …more

12thOpen Air Theatre — “The Sound of Music”

25th July – 7th Sept 2013   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London If you shut your eyes and pretend, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre could almost pass itself off as the snowy mountains of Salzburg -- especially when you hear the timeless tunes from "The Sound of Music". Rediscover this …more

13thExplore the City’s gardens and churchyards

Every Sat & Sun in May   •  The City, London This two-hour tour will explore some of the best and most historic gardens and churchyards in the City of London. The walk will start at the City Information Centre opposite St Paul's Cathedral (on St. Paul's Church Yard). …more

14thOpen Air Theatre — Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”

29th June – 20th July 2013   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is putting on a production of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", re-imagined for everyone aged six and over. "The Winter's Tale" tells the story of Perdita, a lost princess who is raised by a …more

 

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