Greenery abounds throughout London. There is about the same amount of green space, garden, park, and field for every building, street, pavement, concrete block, and brick wall.
There would be a tree for each of the 8.4 million people living in London if they chose to embrace a tree independently. On average, every fifth step you take while walking in London will find you under a tree. In fact, according to one UN metric, the capital city is so heavily forested that it qualifies as a forest. Here are a few of London’s top parks to explore.
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens is an excellent option if you’re searching for a lovely park in the heart of London. They are somewhat unique since they were previously the gardens of Kensington Palace, which are still visible in the center of the park.
The gardens span more than 270 acres, and the pathways lead you through various fascinating plant and animal species.
There is significant competition between the two parks, although they were formerly the westernmost section of Hyde Park. But in silence, they’re both rather lovely.
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park is the oldest enclosed Royal Park located on a hilltop. The park, which served as Henry VIII’s hunting area in the past, still preserves a sizable 183-acre grassland perimeter as an urban refuge for deer, foxes, and more than 70 bird species.
The deceased Queen’s House, the National Maritime Museum, six tennis courts, and one of the most significant green areas in southeast London, Greenwich Park, provides a variety of amenities and sites of interest.
The majestic Royal Observatory and the Greenwich Meridian Line, which represents the prime meridian used to determine the global time (the distance to every place on Earth is also measured), are located in Greenwich Park.
Richmond Park
Since Charles I fenced it in 1637, red and fallow deer have been munching this unique grassland environment into existence. It is the most significant natural reserve in London, and it is crowned with a protected vista that draws a line through old oaks to St. Paul’s Cathedral, which is 10 miles away.
Few sites in London seem as vast and wild as this area, away from the traffic and cycling paths (excellent for a ride). The Isabella Plantation is a large forest garden filled with blooming azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons that look their best in mid-spring. The landscaping isn’t entirely left to the animals.
Holland Park
You’ll like Holland Park if you enjoy flowers, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t? There are several lovely gardens inside of it.
Dahlias were famously initially grown at the park and still flourish there today. The superb Japanese Kyoto Garden is another beautiful place to visit if you want to relax and find some serenity.
You may attend outdoor theater performances and music throughout the summer. Don’t forget to visit the New Design Museum, one of London’s hipper museums located on the park’s corner.
The Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park may not be the biggest in London. Still, it is undoubtedly the most varied, with various gardens, animals, ponds, sports and entertainment venues, and several playgrounds.
It lies near the Marylebone district, just beyond the well-known Baker Street, and is accessible through several subway stations. The zoo and The Hub activity area are located in the park’s northern half, while The Inner Circle is in the south.
The Broad Walk, which begins on the park’s southern boundary along the Outer Circle, is a great route to access the area. Avenue Gardens, a gorgeous and perfectly maintained garden with seasonal attractive flowers and foliage, as well as multiple fountains, is located on each side of the broad walkway.
The Griffin Taza, often referred to as the Lion Vase, is its focal point. It is a stone bowl carried by lions with wings.