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Parks & nature in London

13 places, ranked by traveler reviews. Green escapes in London, parks, gardens and natural spots to catch your breath.

Kensington Palace

5,824 reviews · Kensington and Hyde Park

Kensington Palace is a working royal residence set in the leafy Kensington Gardens, the childhood home of Queen Victoria, the former home of Diana, Princess of Wales, and today the official London residence of several senior royals.

Park & nature4.5

Green Park

1,376 reviews · Mayfair

Green Park is one of London's eight Royal Parks, a tranquil, leafy triangle of mature trees and open grassland right in the heart of the city, bordered by Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly, and Hyde Park Corner, and linking neighbouring St James's Park and Hyde Park.

Park & nature

Park & nature4.5

Diana Memorial Playground

876 reviews

A whimsical playground inspired by Peter Pan, featuring a pirate ship and sensory play areas in Kensington Gardens.

Park & nature4.5

Chelsea Physic Garden

694 reviews · Chelsea

Chelsea Physic Garden is a historic botanical garden in London, offering a tranquil escape with rare plants and a rich herbal legacy.

Park & nature4.4

Victoria Embankment Gardens

238 reviews

Tranquil Thames-side gardens with statues, flower beds, and a peaceful escape from city bustle.

Park & nature4.5

Victoria Embankment

182 reviews · Trafalgar Square / Embankment

Victoria Embankment offers a scenic riverside walk along the Thames in central London, with iconic views of landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben.

Park & nature4

Grosvenor Square

104 reviews · Mayfair

A historic garden square in Mayfair, London, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture and American diplomatic buildings.

Park & nature4

Trinity Square Gardens

46 reviews · City of London

A peaceful public garden near Tower Hill in London, featuring memorials, green spaces, and historical significance.

Park & nature4.5

Brown Hart Gardens

28 reviews · Mayfair

A tranquil elevated garden in Mayfair, offering a peaceful escape with lush greenery and seating, surrounded by historic architecture.

Park & nature4.5

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park

25 reviews · Greenwich

A peaceful wetland oasis on the Greenwich Peninsula, offering wildlife ponds, boardwalks, and a chance to see birds and insects in a restored urban nature reserve.

Park & nature

Park & nature4

The Queen Square Park and Garden

19 reviews · Bloomsbury

A tranquil garden square in Bloomsbury, perfect for a quiet stroll or picnic amid historic architecture.

Park & nature

Park & nature4

St Anne's Churchyard,

15 reviews

A peaceful churchyard garden in London's Soho, offering a quiet escape amid the city bustle.

Park & nature4.5

Potters Fields Park

15 reviews · Southwark

A scenic riverside park near Tower Bridge offering lush lawns, gardens, and stunning views of the Thames and London skyline.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the parks & nature in London?

Kensington Palace is the most reviewed, with 5,824 traveler reviews and a 3.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of London's parks & nature is worth going out of your way for?

Green Park rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 1,376 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of parks & nature ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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