Kew Gardens is one of the world's premier gardens and home to countless botanical delights. It has a long and rich history dating back centuries. Originally it was owned by royalty (King George II and Queen Caroline in the 1700s) but...

Located alongside Lambeth Place, Archbishop's Park is steeped in ancient history. Make sure you leave time to stroll along the Millennium Path which will give you a fantastic introduction to the area's history. Other features of the park...

The Bunhill Fields' name is derived from the sinister-sounding "Bone Hill'. Yet this peaceful, tree-lined graveyard provides a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of London's city centre. John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe and William Blake...

Bushy Park is the city's second biggest Royal Park and is situated to the north of Hampton Court Palace. Many exciting archaeological finds have been made within the park's perimeter, including a burial mound dating back to the Bronze...

The name "Bishop's Park" arises from the fact that Fulham Palace, located within the park's perimeter, forms the customary summer residence for the city's Bishops. This extensive stretch of park is situated on the banks of the river...

Barnard Park is an attractive region of parkland in London. It features a large natural area in which visitors can enjoy bike riding, woodland walks and other activities out in the fresh air. Children have a great time in the on-site...

Barnes Common has been named a protected nature reserve. It is a huge stretch of parkland, home to green woodpeckers and many other types of wildlife. The unusual Burnet Rose grows there too, budding beautiful white flowers in the...

Many years ago you could listen to the nightingales singing above Berkeley Square. These days it is hard to hear anything above the constant drone of traffic. However, Berkeley Square has a positively historical feel to it - not very...

Over 300 years ago the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries established the Chelsea Physic Garden. Their aim was to build and preserve a marvellous mixture of plants, herbs and trees; constructed in 1673, it is holds a wealth of botanic...

This old growth forest, now a conservation woodland, was once the site of a wholesale Cattle Market. Original cast-iron railings and a working clocktower mingle harmoniously with stately trees and wildlife.

Though long associated with the upscale picnic set, Clapham Common has more to offer than just yuppies sipping champagne and nibbling on salmon. As South London's public backyard, this 220 acre park is also full of kite flyers, joggers,...

Epping Forest is the biggest open space accessible to the general public in the whole of Greater London. The forest stretches for 6000 acres, right from north east London out to the M25 circular. The area used to be a royal hunting...

East Ham Nature Reserve is one of the largest reserves in the UK. It became a reserve in 1977 and now offers a place of peace in which to enjoy the delights of nature at its best. The reserve is situated amidst a ten acre churchyard that...

Eltham Park is an attractive green area, featuring a football pitch, cricket pitch, and clay and grass tennis courts. This is a well-sized park that comes complete with a picnic spot, tree-lined paths and flat, grassy areas.

Finsbury Square is one of the most pleasant park areas in Islington. It is located at the South Eastern edge of Islington and looks and feels as if it were part of the main London City area. Its style is that of the traditional London...

Greenwich Park is London's oldest walled Royal Park. It boasts more than 183 acres of spectacular parkland, featuring ancient trees, fantastic views and interesting historical details. The park has now been named a World Heritage Site...

The London borough of Islington may be an unlikely location for an ecology park, but the diversity found here is quite remarkable. Gillespie Park encompasses a variety of created habitats, among them a pond, woodland and grassland. The...

Green Park, one of four central London Royal Parks, is a link in the verdant three-mile stretch of parkland extending from the Houses of Parliament to Olympia. Together with its sister parks of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and St...

Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest is a fantastic place to take the whole family. The venue features some stunning walled gardens dating back to the 17th century, as well as regular special shows. The Enchanted Forest is a...