Best Parks in London

A scented pergola at The Hill in Hampstead Heath, offering views of London.

A community garden in Highgate with new spaces and a program of events focused on art, ecology, food, and climate resilience.

A beautiful garden space in Forest Hill, offering stunning views over South London and hosting a small weekend market.

A popular hill located north of Regent's Park, offering a protected, unobstructed 180-degree panorama of the London skyline.

London's largest Royal Park, renowned for its wildlife including deer, and its rolling hills covered in spectacular golden autumn trees.

A large park in South London ideal for long walks and summer relaxation, with nearby pubs offering park views.

This developing park offers a lovely experience along the Spring Tree Walk, surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and is easily accessible via the new Tube station.

A free-to-enter British rooftop garden offering stunning skyline views of London, including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Shard.

A scenic canal path in London that runs from King's Cross to Camden, offering a pleasant route for walks and cycling.

London's largest botanical garden and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a stunning variety of cherry blossom trees, especially in the rose garden and along the Cherry Walk.

A large, gorgeous park offering natural swimming ponds and beautiful scenery, providing a less crowded option for enjoying the outdoors.

A traditional Japanese garden located within Holland Park, gifted by Kyoto, featuring a pond, waterfalls, and peacocks.

Home to the Japanese Kyoto Garden, this park is a prime location for viewing sakura (cherry blossoms) in London, offering a beautiful Japanese aesthetic.

Fields near London that bloom with vibrant purple and pink lavender, offering a picturesque setting for a day trip.

Kenwood Ladies’ Pond on Hampstead Heath offers cold water wildish swims at a reasonable price, with hot showers available and a sauna during winter months.

A park, buzzier and younger, full of energy.

A big and beautiful park, perfect for runs, long walks, dog-watching, and picnics in the summer.

Location near Fortitude Bakehouse.

A place to 'touch grass' near Cafe Mundo.

A tiny rose garden worth a little detour, especially nice in spring / summer when everything’s in bloom.

Regent's Park is an elegant Royal Park known for its formal gardens, sports facilities, London Zoo, and an open-air theatre.

This park features a beautiful cherry blossom tunnel along a footpath that branches off Blackheart Avenue, creating a picturesque Japanese-style scene.

A park along the South Bank.

A well-designed playground in Hyde Park, highly enjoyable for children.

Hyde Park is home to Winter Wonderland, a popular Christmas event that includes markets, games, food, and an ice rink, making it a festive shopping and entertainment hub.

An open space where the family stopped to play.

A playground where the travelers played after riding the London Eye.

A playground within Hampstead Heath, noted as the least impressive of the playgrounds visited.

A park with beautiful plantings, where someone got locked in once.

A nice suburban park with a heron that sometimes fishes on the Silkstream River.

A local North London park popular for relaxation, featuring 'The Finsbury' pub known for live music and an outdoor space.

A place to walk through, from Finsbury Park and into Highgate Woods.

A place to walk through, from Finsbury Park and along Parkland Walk.

A city farm where visitors can meet various animals like goats and sheep, set within a large green space.

A fairytale garden located amidst skyscrapers, offering a peaceful escape in the City of London.

A quiet and meaningful park near St. Paul's, known for its touching memorial wall.

A peaceful and beautiful garden with a stunning pergola located in Hampstead Heath, offering a serene escape.

A picturesque woodland garden within Richmond Park, especially beautiful and colorful in the spring.

A large public park in East London, built for the 2012 Olympics, featuring sports facilities, gardens, and waterways.

An elegant and glamorous neighbourhood in central London, known for its upscale boutiques, art galleries, and proximity to major parks.

A reliable spot for guaranteed cherry blossoms, found in various sections including the English Gardens, Jubilee Gate, Queen’s Mary’s Garden, and Avenue Gardens.

A lesser-known gem in West London that offers opportunities to capture magical photos within enchanting cherry blossom tunnels.

This Royal Park, situated next to Buckingham Palace, is one of London's most beautiful parks, known for its spectacular explosion of cherry blossom trees in early April.

Entering from Lancaster Gate, these gardens present an explosion of pink and purple flowers, with the southern end near the Albert Memorial being a prime spot.

A small, hidden park in Mayfair, Mount Street Gardens is a beautiful spot to enjoy cherry blossoms amidst the upscale neighbourhood.

Located near Buckingham Palace, Green Park provides ample space to enjoy spring blooms, offering a more tranquil setting than its neighbours.

Located in Surrey, RHS Garden Wisley is a premier horticultural garden offering a vast array of plant collections, including beautiful cherry blossoms.

Situated in Berkshire, The Valley Gardens is celebrated for its vibrant spring displays, featuring a wide range of flowering plants including cherry blossoms.

Located in Gloucestershire, Batsford Arboretum is a beautiful collection of trees and shrubs, famous for its Japanese cherries and magnolias that bloom in spring.

Acorn Bank in Cumbria is a historic property with beautiful gardens and woodland, known for its spring flowers and fruit orchards.

The Stray in Harrogate, Yorkshire, is a unique 2-mile stretch of parkland famous for its stunning avenues of cherry and plum trees that bloom beautifully in spring.

A stunning lavender farm offering vibrant fields of purple during the blooming season.

An elegant garden square located in the Belgravia area of London.

A unique and beautiful rooftop garden offering a tranquil escape with themed gardens and resident flamingos.

A beautiful Royal Park in the heart of London, offering stunning views of Buckingham Palace and home to diverse birdlife.

The Peak District National Park offers stunning natural landscapes with hills, valleys, and walking trails, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Yorkshire Dales is a national park known for its stunning natural beauty, including rolling hills, valleys, and traditional villages.

A stunning mountainous national park in Northwest England, known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged mountains, and picturesque scenery.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along the Dorset and Devon coastlines, famous for its geological features and fossil discoveries.

Iconic white chalk cliffs located on the southeast coast of England, facing the Strait of Dover.

A beautiful Royal Park in the City of Westminster, London, known for its lake, abundant birdlife, and stunning views of Buckingham Palace.

An enchanting avenue of ancient beech trees forming a natural tunnel, creating a unique and atmospheric landscape.

A historic village and expansive heath in South East London, offering open green space and views towards the distant city skyline.

St. James Park is a beautiful park in central London, perfect for romantic picnics amidst a fairytale-like atmosphere.

Soho Square is a charming garden square in central London, offering a peaceful break amidst the vibrant Soho district.

A national park in North Wales, dominated by the mountainous Snowdonia range, offering dramatic landscapes and outdoor adventure.

A favourite Royal Park offering stunning views of the London Eye and skyline, beautifully decorated with autumn ivy and leaves.

Kensington & Hyde Park are scenic areas in London.

Princess Diana's Playground is a whimsical and beautifully designed play area located in Kensington Gardens, inspired by Peter Pan.