The 30 Best Outdoor adventures in London

“Best tourist and traveller that i have ever gone through. Keep this spirit up!.”

“We had such a great time at clueQuest! The puzzles were quite challenging, but with a bit of guidance we managed to work our way through them. The storyline was really engaging and the room design was top-notch — you can tell a lot of thought went into every detail. Ollie was absolutely fantastic – helpful, supportive, incredibly kind and patient from start to finish. He made the whole experience even more enjoyable and fun. We left with big smiles and a real sense of accomplishment. Highly recommend to anyone who loves clever puzzles and great storytelling!”

“Had great customer service today from an employee I didn't catch the name of, but she gave me some great advice about wicking thermal base layers for a caving trip. I was on a tight budget and torn between two options she picked for me, she was very reassuring and gave me time to think about it which I really appreciated. Alvaro was very friendly and helpful as well, I'd definitely go back here in the future”

“Amazing playground. My family visited on a Friday late afternoon during half term. This place is a melting pot of multinationals, all co-existing peacefully and happily. That is why this part of London is so special”

“Bought a bouquet of flowers here last week for my Girlfriend and they were absolutely beautiful and good quality flowers - the lilies are still going strong!”

“We did a team away day here from my organisation and it was the best ever. Getting to build make, repair and be involved with such a great charity was amazing. The food for lunch was brilliant and fresh. I would 100% recommend for a team away day, it was the best one we have had”

“6 years ago, we started to look for nurseries for our first born near where we lived (quite far from Adventures) and really didn't get that same impression as when we stepped foot in Adventures Day Nursery for our first visit. Throughout the past 6 years, we've been fortunate enough to have the dedicated team look after both our sons and the love & affection shown is above anything we've seen at any nursery. I’ve found it’s been worth those long drop offs in the morning and those times I'd need to have my laptop with me to start work. It's clear Kim has taken her love of this work and spent time hiring staff who share that same passion to create this unique environment. This become particularly important when our 2nd child was diagnosed with a range of allergies, and it meant we were even more cautious around nursery care. However, the Adventures Team were able to accommodate and have made him feel very included in all activities. Sadly we're now coming to end of this journey, we can't help but recommend Kim & the wider team.”

“HIGHLY recommend this spot to swim. It's tucked away in a picturesque location, with a lovely dock with changing rooms and places to store your belongings. There are three loops of different lengths to choose from - perfect for those who are training to complete a specific distance. The staff are really friendly and helpful - they host different events to help test your skill and have 121 coaching on offer as well. Bright coloured caps and tow floats are required - they do have a supply of some as well. Lovely dining spots nearby for those wanting to make an occasion out of it - including outdoor bars on the water during the summer.”

“My family and I went today to Sky Dive for the first time to celebrate a birthday. We had the best time ever. Charlie & Ollie took such wonderful care of us and were extremely patient with all the picture taking & posing. They ensured the kids & adults enjoyed the experience. Would highly recommend”

“Loved loved loved every minute of my intro lesson. Grant was a fantastic instructor making it fun and informative. I learnt so much in an hour and gained so much confidence. Would 100% recommend. Everyone who owns a paddleboard should do this before heading out solo.”

“We attended the BSUPA Level 1 Paddleboard course. Our instructor was calm, understanding and inspired confidence. He was also incredibly knowledgeable. We felt safe and confident with him. Good solid advice on bouancy aids, and equipment followed up with excellent advice on how to use it. On the water we learned how to paddle laying down, then kneeling and finally we ALL got up. None of us fell in. We paddled a little and then it was time to deliberately fall in so we could practice getting back on....Again, everyone managed to get back on!! This is a sign of great coaching! More paddling and practicing on/off, maneuvers and steering..and then we were taught stepback turns, and encouraged to get further and further back on the board. We went from nervous shaky wobbly beginners to confident paddlers twirling on the spot with stepback turns....again ALL of us were doing this! Incredible! If you want to learn Paddleboarding, get down there now, you wont regret it. Best money I have spent! Thank you HYMB!!”

“Took my 8 years old niece and 5 year old nephew. Booked in advance online and was very quick and easy to book. Parking is available onsite for free. Getting in was very quick and easy. The children's play area is large and the kids absolutely loved all the equipment, which is very study and well built. We also went on the pedalos and did archery (both cost extra) - the staff were all really friendly and I especially want to give a huge thank you to Max who was super kind and patient with the kids during archery and made their day. We finished the day with the Discovery Trail - this is a lovely walk by one of the lakes and in the woodland. We would have stayed longer but had to leave as it was closing. Will definitely be back!”

“Such a beautiful shop with a great selection !”

“A hidden gem of beautiful country side where wildlife can find a little haven and humans can admire Mother Nature in a busy city. The meadowlands are full of buttercups and dog roses and sift long grass. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon for my son’s birthday picnic. There’s no rubbish and the park is very peaceful.”

“I went in for a Gait analysis coming up on a month ago. I was completely new to running, and Annie was amazing, she was very knowledgeable, and a real credit to the company.”

“Grandchildren ages 8 and 13 loved it on the Skywalk, they want to visit again next month when they are at mine.”

“Great initiative. My daughter always comes home happy and full of stories of what she has gotten up to. ;-)”

“We went to Hobbledown to visit Santa in his Grotto. The place looked magical! And the immersive experience was above and beyond. Nowhere else have we experienced anything like it, usually it is just Santa and that's it. Here we experienced almost an hour long journey through Santa village, meet him and go to Elf shop to choose final gift :) And to be able to pick your own present is just mazing. Happy children guaranteed! Honestly one our very favorite places! Kids already asking to go back again!”

“Excellent advice and help from Kenzie on buying a decent backpacking sack and helping to get the fit right. We ended up with a super light osprey exos pro. Kenzie clearly does a lot of hiking and knows what she is talking about. I do a lot of long distance hiking and it's nice to meet someone who gets it. Thank you!”

“This is a great playground and my children love playing here. There has been a lot added to it over the years, the new pirate ship and rocking horse are a huge hit! It is friendly for the younger children, there is a smaller climbing frame and the swings with seats for younger children/ toddlers. There are climbing frames for the older children or the more adventurous little ones! There are benches and little picnic tables scattered around. Next to the playground there is a good size basketball court which sometimes doubles up as a space to play football. On the other side of the playground there is a large outdoor paddling pool. This only opens in the summer holidays but it is very popular with the locals. It is free and mostly quite clean. The pool is cleaned once a week and it does get closed while it is being cleaned. There are male and female toilets in the building next to the paddling pool but these are only open while the pool is open. The pool is only for children, my little one wasn't keen going in on his own for the first time so I got some funny looks when I went in the pool too! The pool is very shallow and there are benches situated around the pool.”

“Superb coffee! Their bean selection is on-point and great roast. And the park and surroundings couldn’t be more perfect! You can grab a snack from this cafe or pack a picnic and enjoy while camping on the grass.”

“Great family friendly atmosphere and we really enjoyed the experience love the football pitch Great fun! The zip line bit expensive 3 host for £12 if you have several kids but nevertheless kids had a wonderful time. Would love to see a more baby friendly area from the soft play with accessibility for people with disabilities. The food and drink where great quality we enjoyed the mac and cheese bites and chicken tenders yum yum!”

“Just back from an absolute dream holiday to the Galapagos that Ivan booked for us fairly last minute! Whole process was incredibly easy and the trip went off without a hitch. Would strongly recommend if you want to do any sort of complex holiday. Will definitely be using them in future.”

“Went with different age kids and all had a great time! Fun for a whole family or even with group of friends!”

“Great place to sunbathe and swim on a warm day - does get v busy on peak heatwave days so I prefer to go on quieter days. Large pool with lane swimming available for the serious swimmers. Staff and lifeguards always friendly. Reasonably priced. Toilet and changing facilities reasonable and ice cream sold on site. Take change for parking.”

“Went to chobham Adventure Farm, the food was lovely and very healthy, their were multiple choices of play for example: soft play, large outdoor playpen, sandpit and a bouncy pillow. The animals were adorable and cute. They also had a treasure hunt at the time which in the end, you got a delicious chocolate! Thank you chobham Adventure farm for a great day! Molly age: 10”

“We had my daughter’s 2nd birthday party here and had a lovely experience. Trish is so helpful with all the planning making it so easy and stress free on the day! The kids all loved the outside area too with the mini go karts and trampolines. Highly recommend we love it here!”

“So long as the electronic gates to the Muga pitch is switched on. The surface is nice with an overhead net so the ball doesn't fly off onto the streets or schoolyard nearby. Enjoyed playing there.”

“Great place for kids,my 2 sons love this place as they can play basketball, football and enjoy the playground,friendly staff and lots of new friends.”

“I was impressed by how organized and informative the London Zoo is. I visited with students to do a conservation workshop, and the quality of learning was outstanding. The zoo was incredibly clean, and constructed with so much purpose and intentionality. I appreciated that many animals that require larger enclosures were not located at this property and instead out at Whipsnade, though I still found it a little jarring having a zoo in the middle of a city, with roads literally passing through the middle of it. However, we saw how much work was being done to provide support and care for the animals, and it was clear that they are intentional in all they are doing. Would definitely recommend and visit again.”