Unwind in London's green spaces: 9 verified royal parks, botanical gardens, hilltop viewpoints, and riverside promenades. Base yourself in Soho, Covent Garden & Fitzrovia or South Bank, Bankside & Borough for easy walking access.
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London's flagship 350-acre Royal Park featuring the Serpentine Lake, Speaker's Corner, Diana Memorial Fountain, and rose gardens.
Tip: Rent a pedal boat on the Serpentine or walk west into Kensington Gardens.
Hyde Park, London
UNESCO World Heritage botanical garden housing the world's largest Victorian glasshouse (Temperate House), Palm House, and Treetop Walkway.
Tip: Climb the 18-metre Treetop Walkway and visit the Hive installation.
Richmond, London
Wild 800-acre ancient heathland in North London famous for its protected skyline view from Parliament Hill, open-air bathing ponds, and Kenwood House.
Tip: Walk to the Pergola & Hill GardenโLondon's most magical hidden garden.
Hampstead Heath, London
London's largest Royal Park and National Nature Reserve where over 600 wild red and fallow deer roam freely across ancient oaks and hills.
Tip: Visit Isabella Plantation woodland garden and King Henry's Mound viewpoint.
Richmond, London
Iconic grassy hilltop north of Regent's Park offering a sweeping 63-metre panorama over central London, plus Queen Mary's Rose Gardens below.
Tip: Walk along the Regent's Canal towpath from Little Venice to Camden Lock.
Primrose Hill, London
Serene tiered Japanese garden gifted by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto, complete with a cascading waterfall, koi carp pond, and roaming peacocks.
Tip: Visit in late spring for cherry blossoms or autumn for vibrant maple foliage.
Holland Park, Kensington, London
The oldest of London's eight Royal Parks, framed by Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, and a lake famous for its resident pelicans.
Tip: Stop on the Blue Bridge for the fairytale view of Whitehall and the London Eye.
St James's Park, Westminster, London
London's second-largest conservatory: a lush indoor tropical rainforest with 2,000+ plant species and koi ponds wrapped around Brutalist concrete towers.
Tip: Book free timed tickets online or reserve afternoon tea among the palms.
Silk Street, Barbican Centre, London
Picturesque tree-lined canal junction where the Grand Union and Regent's Canals meet, lined with colourful narrowboats and waterside cafรฉs.
Tip: Hop on the Jason's Trip vintage canal boat through the Maida Hill Tunnel to Camden.
Blomfield Road, Maida Vale, London