Green spaces

Bow Creek Ecology Park

Escape the city on this little green island, just a short walk from Canning Town station

East India Dock Basin

The furthest southern point in the park where you can enjoy views over the Thames to The O2

Gunpowder Park

This former MOD is site in now a wonderful open space with paved routes and varied habitiats

Nazeing Meads

Watersports, fisheries and wildlife are a 10 minute walk from Dobbs Weir

River Lee Country Park

1,000 acre park crossing over Essex and Hertfordshire packed full of fun, flora and fauna

Turnford Brook

With waterbodies, wildlife and picnic benches this is a great place to get away from it all

Wildlife Discovery Centre

This state of the art hide with a Discovery Room and tower give you a spectacular view over Seventy Acres Lake

Rye Meads Nature Reserve

This stunning nature reserve is run by RSPB and is close to Rye House Gatehouse

Clayton Hill

Visit this stunning viewpoint and take in the sights of the park and the Lee Valley

Fishers Green

A hub in the middle of River Lee Country Park with sculptures to find and wildlife to see

Hooks Marsh

With multiple lakes, this is perfect for nature lovers who are fascinated by waterfowl

Pindar

Close to Cheshunt station this is a great spot to escape the city, with watersports and YHA on site

Sewardstone

Explore this woodland area of the park on the edge of London with a campsite nearby

Walthamstow Marshes

Discover the different wildlife and habitats in the capital in this wonderful open space

Amwell nature reserve

Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round

The Paddock

Small open space in Tottenham with great community events

Dobbs Weir

Explore the numerous walking routes and waterways with a campsite near by

Glen Faba

A short walk from Dobbs Weir, you'll find this secluded area of grassland and reedbeds

Middlesex Filter Beds

Come and see this 19th century water filtration, now a wildlife habitat

Rammey Marsh

Wildlife such as Water Voles, Bee Orchids and Pipistrelle bats can all be spotted

Tottenham Marshes

An urban escape in the heart of Tottenham with passionate community groups

WaterWorks Centre and nature reserve

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this north London nature reserve

Cody Dock

A creative industries quarter with community gardens and footpaths.

Walthamstow Wetlands

Run by London Wildlife Trust, connect with nature in north London