London

There's a beautiful array of roses to be found at our places in London this summer. From the Rose Gardens at Fenton House and Morden Hall Park to the climbing kind that cover Red House and inspired William Morris.

Escape from your hectic everyday life for a calm walk through beautiful landscapes this summer. Wander through the gardens and parks spotting wildflower meadows, delicate roses and vibrant vegetable patches.

Discover the simple pleasures of the outdoors at our places in and around London. Make moments to treasure with the ones you love as you get active, tackle trails and connect with nature in the great outdoors.

Steal some sunshine on a picnic at our places in London. Tuck in to tasty homemade treats, or something scrummy from a National Trust cafes surrounded by natures delights.

From grand treasure houses in west London, to a Tudor home in Hackney, a modernist masterpiece in Hampstead and an Arts and Crafts gem in Bexleyeheath. London has a variety of interesting and intriguing buildings to explore.

Fancy escaping from the big city? Walk through woodlands, meadows and parks across London on a series of downloadable walks with step-by-step instructions.

Bring your dog on a day out this spring to a special park or garden near you. Explore the twists and turns of the 17th century gardens at Ham House and Garden, take to the trails of Osterley Park or wander through the meadows at Runnymede.

This summer join us for a trip into the wonderful world of cinema at Osterley Park. Choose from West Side Story (1 July), Mamma Mia (2 July) or The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Sun 3 July).

Or escape to faraway lands with Awful Auntie by Heartbreak Productions (19 August) or The Jungle Book by DOT (5 August).

The Lord Chamberlains Men present As You Like it (16 July/12 August), a tale of identity and true love. And Heartbreak Productions bring a carnival-style take on Jane Eyre to the park (3 Sep).

If you’re looking for family theatre options, join Heartbreak Productions for David Walliams’ best-seller Awful Auntie (27 July) or The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Quantum Theatre (29/31 July).

Would you like to get more out of your summer blooms? Get some answers from our gardening experts on how to garden during the warmest season.

Even bold adventurers don't need to go too far from home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden or outdoor green space

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own bird feeder? We've got plenty of how to guides for you to discover, from how to make your own compost, to how to green clean your home.