Office takes root in St James’s Park

On 3 and 4 July workers in the capital will be given the opportunity to ‘branch out’ from their usual ‘9 to 5’ as St James’s Park plays host to an Outdoor Office for two days. With over 600 garden squares, 148 parks and gardens, 122 heaths, commons and greens, 16 city farms, 8 Royal Parks and 1 historic battlefield (located in Barnet) London is one of the greenest capitals in the world. The Outdoor Office is part of Visit London’s ‘Great Outdoors’ campaign, which aims to inspire people to make the most of London's green spaces and get out and enjoy them this summer.

The Outdoor Office is situated in a beautiful spot in St James’s Park, overlooking the lake just off Birdcage Walk. The unique office will come complete with Wi-Fi, a reception area, boardroom, creative room, work desk area and even a water cooler! Londoners can come down for a meeting, a brainstorm or to hot desk in the great outdoors.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, says: "You don’t have to leave London to get away from it all - Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to parks and open spaces. From Mitcham Common in the South to Friary Park in the North, our city is full of village greens, heaths, piazzas, squares and gardens. Whether it’s strolling in our magnificent Royal Parks or historic woodlands, having a picnic lunch in a tucked-away space like Postman's Park or drinking coffee in Covent Garden, I encourage all Londoners to make the most of our capital's opportunities for outdoor living this summer. "

James Bidwell, Visit London's Chief Executive, says: “There are literally hundreds of green spaces in the capital, but Londoners often spend too long in the office to get out and enjoy them. The Outdoor Office enables Londoners to get back to nature during the working day. I am looking forward to having a few meetings in the Outdoor Office myself – St James’s is one of my favourite London parks.”

To reserve a room or desk simply log on to Visitlondon.com/outdooroffice. Areas can be reserved for up to two hours between the hours of 9.30am and 6pm. A receptionist will be on hand during the Outdoor Office hours to co-ordinate the bookings.

For more information on London's great outdoors log on to Visitlondon.com/outdoors.