London park guide: Where to find art in the greenery

Warm weather can cause quite the quandary for London’s art lovers.

You’re determined to tick through your list of must-see summer exhibitions, but how can you resist the sun?

Thankfully, it’s entirely possible to get both a tan and your cultural kicks in London’s parks.

If you’re feeling inclined for a recline in your neighbourhood green space, there’s a good chance you could unwittingly bump into a pretty important piece of sculptural artwork on your way.

With free-to-view works by world-class artists including British modernist greats Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, undisputed French master Auguste Rodin and Turner Prize winner Anish Kapoor populating London parks, your craving for creativity need not keep you in the shade.

From abstract art to dinosaur statues, Victorian giants to contemporary creations, take a look at our map where to find a plethora of public sculpture dotted around your favourite green spots.