Walking
Walk through Highgate Cemetery and visit the graves of Karl Marx, George Elliot and Michael Faraday. It's thought that Bram Stoker conceived the idea for Count Dracula here. The Thames Path National Trail takes you through several London boroughs including Greenwich, Westminster, Chelsea, historic Richmond (with its expansive park) and nearby Kew Gardens. Join the Grand Union Canal Walk at Westminster and follow it to Little Venice to admire the houseboats.
Swimming
During the summer months there's no better way to cool off then at one of the city's outdoor swimming pools. Art Deco Tooting Bec Lido in South London is one of the largest outdoor pools in Europe. Parliament Hill Lido on the edge of Hampstead Heath is open from May-September and is a great place for kids and adults. The Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich has water toys for toddlers, a five-lane slide, wave machine, rapids and a waterfall.
Horse Riding
Hyde Park Stables offer a taste of the countryside in the heart of London with treks through the city's most famous park. Hyde Park has over five miles of bridleways passing by the Serpentine boating lake and the Albert Memorial. All abilities are catered for and hats and boots can be hired free of charge.
Fast fact
Open space accounts for 30% of London’a area, including 143 registered parks and gardens.