Top Parks and Gardens You Must Visit

June 15, 2022

Along with massive crowds and traffic, London is surprisingly green. It is blessed with more gardens and parks than any other city of the same size. You do not have to go far away to surround yourself with beautiful greenery.

Here are the top park and gardens which you must visit when in London.

 

1. Hyde Park

Without any second thought, Hyde Park is London’s most loved and famous park. Hyde Park is home to 4,000 trees, a pretty flower garden, a meadow, and a large lake.

The park has a buzzing atmosphere, especially during summers. Due to this, the Londoners come to have some outdoor fun in this park. You can play team games, and tennis and enjoy skating, cycling, boating, and even go for swimming in this park.

Other highlights of Hyde Park include a wonderful deckchair overlooking the popular children’s playground, the famous Archiles statue, the lakeside restaurants, the Diana Memorial Fountain, and the Serpentine.

2. Ham House Gardens

The garden is in an idyllic spot on the river Thames in South West London. The Ham House was constructed in 1610 and is now owned by the National trust. The fantastic garden is not restored to its former plan from the 1600s.

This stunning open space in London looks more elegant on sunny days, especially with its South Terrace equipped with lush sweeping lawns and a Cherry Garden with cherry trees.

You can also enjoy freshly baked dishes at Orangery Café and wander the picturesque medieval maze. Ham House Garden borders the Thames and is a perfect spot for picnics. You can also take a trip to a nearby famous Eel Pie Island via Ham House Garden.

3. Richmond Park

The park is located in the attractive South-west London town of Richmond. Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London, encircling various landscapes, including ponds, grasslands, woodlands, and hills.

The park also consists of the area of Isabella Plantation and 700-year-old Oak trees, along with an organically designed woodland garden. For the sports lover, the park has bike hire and golf area. You can also find a fishing location and the various regions for kite flying.  Nearly 600 deer wander through the wood area as Richmond Park was an ancient deer-hunting park.

4. Greenwich Park

The beautiful Greenwich Park is a sought-after area in London, giving a village feel. The park is among the most popular hang-out places and is a part of a World Heritage Site.

Initially, it was a popular hunting location, but today it’s a lovely place with a pleasant atmosphere during summers. Greenwich Park overlooks the Thames and also gives some fabulous views.

This London Park is home to a beautiful rose garden, a deer park, tennis court, cricket pitch, an eatery, museums, and Royal Observatory. You can also enjoy boating, tennis, and cricket here.

5. Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath is among the most cherished green spaces in London. The park is a very popular and much-loved area of London and is located in the well-heeled area of Hampstead.

The Heath is a natural-looking park with numerous landscapes, including open grassy places, woodlands, ponds, and hills. The Hampstead Heath is also home to a sports area, ponds, woodlands, grassland, three swimming pools, and eight playground running tracks.

Few areas of Hampstead Park are left untouched with a cluster of ancient hedgerows, old trees, and natural wild grass.

6. Regent’s Park

Adjoining Primrose Hill, Regent’s Park is London’s most beautiful and elegant central park. The park is famous among both overseas visitors and locals. Regent’s Park is renowned for its incredible rose gardens.

It is also home to the most prominent sports area in London. The park’s community sports center is the hub, and you can hire a pedal boat or rowing boat on the lake. Kids can enjoy a separate children’s lake with unique pedal boats. Sports lovers can have an excellent time on the tennis court.

Regent’s Park is also blessed with nine eateries popularly serving coffees, snacks, and lunches. And from Primrose Hill, you can have a beautiful view of London.

Wrap Up

If you are looking for more green spaces in London, you can check out Lee Valley Park, Finsbury Park, Victoria Park, Crystal Palace Park, Alexandra Park, Battersea Park, Holland Park, The Kyoto Japanese Garden, Bushy Park, etc. To have a perfect time at any park, you all need a sunny day. Gb Chauffeurs tried our best to select 6 fantastic parks and gardens which can give you maximum exposure to London. Go and explore!

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