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?