Best Gardens to Visit in London

Landscapes to Enjoy Year Round

London and the surrounding areas in England are a great spot for visiting the gardens and neighborhood parks. Many of these are privately owned, while others are public spaces that are professionally managed and filled with delightful garden architecture, sculptures, floral extravagances, and England's famous hedges and mazes. Enjoy an afternoon during the spring and summer in London's popular spaces, and you'll take in the smell of fresh daffodils and crocuses. During the fall and winter months, enjoy the autumnal air and festive Christmas adornments along each landscape. Here are your top choices for gardens in London:

Richmond Park is one of London's largest Royal Parks, and is a part of the National Nature Reserve. It's here that you'll catch a pelican on the river, walk along the lush park banks, and find yourself immersed in the peaceful woodlands in the area. Botanical flowers and wildflowers can be found across the park, but it's the oak trees that have the highest importance in the area.

Kensington Gardens is famous for its ornamental flower beds, and influences of Italian and French gardening styles throughout the walkways and landscape. The Gardens are a popular place for sunbathers in the summer, but year round visits around the boardwalk and exquisite flowerbeds provide hours of fresh air fun. Don't be surprised to see a woodpecker nestled in the oak trees!

St. James's Park is a popular venue for weddings and ceremonies, known for its simplistic and elegant beauty. The gardens are filled with flowers and plants year round, and the park grounds are home to much of London's wildlife. From ducks on the river to the majestic King James flower garden, there's plenty to see and enjoy. The royal tradition of the Changing of the Guard also takes place nearby.