Parks and Gardens in London

London is perhaps one of the largest cities in Europe, but its people love being close to nature. London has eight Royal Parks, most botanical gardens, nature reserves, canals and the Thames, waiting to be explored.

Royal Parks in London

With no less than eight Royal Parks, London gives you plenty of choice to enjoy the immaculately kept lawns, lakes and leisure facilities.

Bushy Park

In the vast open spaces of Bushy Park rustic, you will see many deer in the wild. The famous Chestnut Avenue, Long about a mile, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was the main road to get to Hampton Court Palace. Bushy Park is the site of many activities for children.

Green Park

Between Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly, Green Park is a great place for sunbathing and picnics in summer, so prepare your basket, remove your shoes and relax!

Greenwich Park

Heritage site of humanity's oldest royal park, Greenwich Park has several historic buildings and offers a great view from the top of the hill. Admire the impressive architecture of the Royal Observatory, the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and Queen's House.

Hyde Park

It's easy to forget you are in central London to Hyde Park. This is where are the Serpentine, a lake popular for boating, and Rotten Row, a famous horse trail. And with the Serpentine Gallery, the Diana Memorial Fountain and outdoor events each summer, there is still much to do and see.

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park adjacent to the end of the Serpentine. Among the outstanding features of the park, the Italian Fountain Gardens and the impressive Albert Memorial. It is also in this park that is Kensington Palace, with its tranquil Italian gardens and the famous Peter Pan.

Regent's Park

Commissioned in 1811 by the Prince Regent, Regent's Park includes outdoor theater, a great rose garden, a boating lake, play areas, a selection of cafes and restaurants and the great London Zoo.

Richmond Park

This large park spans over 800 hectares and reveals several landscapes with many walking trails through woods, parks and along the River. Former hunting ground of King Charles I, Richmond Park includes deer and other wildlife.

St James's Park

Bordering the Mall, St James's Park has a real regal. Bridge to the lake, you can enjoy two of the best views of London Buckingham Palace in one direction and Whitehall in the other. The park is a perfect place for a picnic. You can also enjoy this wonderful place and rent a deck chair and listen to music at bandstand.

Brompton Cemetery

Unique Cemetery of the Crown in London, Brompton Cemetery is considered one of the finest Victorian cemeteries in Britain. It contains over 35,000 tombs of people of all classes of society, including many historical figures. For more information, visit the official website of Royal Parks.

Other outdoor attractions in London

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

It is impossible to overstate the sheer beauty and majesty of Kew Gardens, they are part of the world after all. You'll find the largest collection of living plants in the world, including exotic palm trees, the giant water lilies, a clearing, a rhododendron dell, a bamboo garden and much more. This is also where is the Kew Palace steeped in history.

ZSL London Zoo

The ZSL London Zoo goes back perhaps to 1828, but today the traditional cages were replaced with enclosures meet the needs of animals, including the kingdom of gorillas. The zoo has around 650 species, from tigers to giraffes through the seahorses and spiders eating birds.

London Wetland Centre

The London Wetland Centre is a paradise for bird watchers because we can observe many species of wildlife in their natural habitat. Among the species that can be seen include kingfishers, woodpeckers, goldfinches, redshank, ducks, shovelers and nozzles.

Regent's Canal

Jason's Trips allows you to board a barge down the narrow traditional quiet backwater of the Regent's Canal where you will discover a face kept secret in London. The route from Little Venice and takes you through Regent's Park, along the London Zoo to Camden to finish.