London’s Green Spaces

London is one of the greenest cities in the world, with a large numbers of parks and private garden squares in close proximity to the centre.

Royal Parks

There are eight Royal Parks, which are all open to everyone, and cover a total of 4,882 acres, which gives many locals and visitors a well earned break from the hustle and bustle of London life!

  • Richmond Park: 2,360 acres. Roaming deer are often seen in Richmond Park.

  • Bushy Park: 1,100 acres. Bushy Park is well known for it’s woodlands and waterways.

  • Regent's Park: 410 acres. Regent's Park is home to beautiful gardens, a gorgeous lake and is arguably one of London’s most attractive parks.

  • Hyde Park: 350 acres. Hyde Park stands is situated bang in the middle of Prime Central London and has huge lawns waterways, and the famous Serpentine Lake.

  • Kensington Gardens: 260 acres. Kensington Gardens is home to historic monuments and is the perfect park in which to walk and relax!

  • Greenwich Park: 180 acres. Greenwich Park offers incredible views of the city skyline - some of the best views from South-East London.

  • St James's Park: 57 acres. St James's Park is located in between St James’s and Westminster, making it the perfect escape after a morning browsing on Jermyn Street!

  • Green Park: 40 acres. Green Park is between Mayfair and Belgravia. The properties that overlook Green Park are incredibly sought-after!

Garden Squares

In addition to London’s Royal Parks, central London has a huge number of private garden squares, which are for the exclusive use of residents.

  • Russell Square - Bloomsbury.

  • Lincoln's Inn Fields - Holborn.

  • Soho Square - Soho.

  • Barkston Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Bina Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Bolton Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Bramham Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Brompton Square - Knightsbridge.

  • Burton's Court - Chelsea.

  • Cadogan Gardens - Chelsea.

  • Cadogan Place - Belgravia.

  • Cadogan Square - Knightsbridge.

  • Carlyle Square - Chelsea.

  • Chelsea Square - Chelsea.

  • Chester Square - Belgravia.

  • Collingham Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Cornwall Gardens - South Kensington.

  • Courtfield Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Cresswell Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Earl's Court Square - Earl's Court.

  • Eaton Square - Belgravia.

  • Egerton Gardens - Knightsbridge.

  • Egerton Place - Knightsbridge.

  • Elm Park Gardens - Chelsea.

  • Ennismore Gardens - Knightsbridge.

  • Evelyn Gardens - Chelsea.

  • Gledhow Gardens - Earl’s Court.

  • Harrington Gardens - South Kensington.

  • Hereford Square - South Kensington.

  • Lennox Gardens - Knightsbridge.

  • Lowndes Square - Belgravia.

  • Markham Square - Chelsea.

  • Montpelier Square - Knightsbridge.

  • Onslow Gardens - South Kensington.

  • Onslow Square - South Kensington.

  • Ovington Square - Knightsbridge.

  • Paultons Square - Chelsea.

  • Queen's Gate Gardens - South Kensington.

  • Redcliffe Square - Chelsea.

  • Rosary Gardens - South Kensington.

  • Sloane Gardens - Chelsea.

  • Trevor Square - Knightsbridge.

  • Wellington Square - Chelsea.

  • Wetherby Gardens - Earl’s Court.

Council Parks

London also has some council-owned parks.

  • Victoria Park: 213 acres. Victoria Park is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

  • Battersea Park: 200 acres. Located in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

  • Beckenham Place Park: 237 acres. Located in the London Borough of Lewisham.

  • Crystal Palace Park: 200 acres. Located in the London Borough of Bromley.

Suburban Parks

London has some lovely park in the suburbs.

  • Epping Forest: 5,900 acres. On the border of London and Essex.

  • Wimbledon Common: 1,140 acres. Located in Wimbledon, South-West London.

  • Hampstead Heath: 790 acres. Located in Hampstead, North London.

Which of these green spaces would you most like to live near?

Would you prefer to live next to, and have access to, a private garden square?

Would you prefer to live next to one of the large parks that are open to the public?

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