Discover London’s 42 best Parks nature spots for your trip

Hyde Park

★ 4.7 · 143,064 reviews

Explore Hyde Park, one of London's grandest green spaces in the heart of the city. Row or swim on the Serpentine lake, catch the debates at Speakers' Corner, or wander past the Diana Memorial Fountain and Rose Garden.

Richmond Park

★ 4.8 · 31,439 reviews

Escape to Richmond Park, London's largest Royal Park and a true wilderness on the city's edge. Walk or cycle among free-roaming deer, then head to Pembroke Lodge for a clear sightline stretching to St Paul's Cathedral.

Kensington Gardens

★ 4.7 · 30,644 reviews

Explore Kensington Gardens, the elegant former private grounds of Kensington Palace. Wander past the Italian Gardens' fountains and the Round Pond, spot the Peter Pan statue, and watch swans glide across the Serpentine.

St James's Park

★ 4.7 · 63,522 reviews

Discover St James's Park, London's oldest Royal Park, where a lake bridge frames views of Buckingham Palace and Whitehall. Stroll past resident pelicans near Duck Island, fed daily since Charles II received them as a gift in 1664.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

★ 4.7 · 54,240 reviews

Explore Kew Gardens, home to the largest living plant collection on Earth. Wander the steamy Palm House, cross the Treetop Walkway 18 metres up, and wander themed gardens shifting with the seasons.

Greenwich Park

★ 4.8 · 50,658 reviews

Explore Greenwich Park, London's oldest Royal Park, rising from the Old Royal Naval College to the Royal Observatory. Stand astride the Prime Meridian, admire deer and flower gardens, and take in panoramic views across the Thames to Canary Wharf.

White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip

★ 4.6 · 3,106 reviews

Escape London for the day on a journey to England's dramatic southeast coast. Walk along the chalk-white cliffs of Dover with views toward France, then wander Canterbury's medieval streets and its UNESCO-listed cathedral.

The Regent's Park

★ 4.7 · 49,620 reviews

Explore The Regent's Park, John Nash's Regency masterpiece spread across 395 acres. Wander through Queen Mary's rose gardens, row across the Boating Lake, or catch a show at the open-air theatre.

Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

★ 4.8 · 5,126 reviews

Escape London for a full day in the Cotswolds' rolling countryside. Wander a handful of honey-stone villages on foot, taking in thatched roofs and dry-stone walls with a small group instead of a coach crowd.

Hampstead Heath

★ 4.7 · 20,311 reviews

Explore Hampstead Heath, nearly 800 acres of wild grassland, woods, and ponds far removed from London's manicured parks. Take a dip in the historic bathing ponds or climb Parliament Hill for one of the city's best free skyline views.

Primrose Hill

Climb the grassy slopes of Primrose Hill for one of London's best free views. Take in a skyline sweeping from the BT Tower to the City, then wander down into Regent's Park below.

Sky Garden

★ 4.6 · 77,920 reviews

Head to the top of the Walkie-Talkie for one of London's best free views. Wander the glass-domed garden for 360-degree panoramas over the Thames, the Shard, and Tower Bridge, ideally timed for sunset.

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

★ 4.7 · 8,759 reviews

Step inside the ruined shell of St Dunstan in the East, where Wren's tower still rises above ivy-covered walls. Wander through the gothic windows and flowerbeds of this hidden garden, a quiet, photogenic escape just steps from Monument and the Thames.

London Zoo: Entry Ticket

★ 4.4 · 2,561 reviews

Step into ZSL London Zoo, tucked inside Regent's Park since 1828. Wander the grounds at your own pace to spot tigers, gorillas, and reptiles before extending the day with a walk through the park itself.

Queen Mary's Rose Garden

★ 4.8 · 5,856 reviews

Step into Queen Mary's Rose Garden in the heart of Regent's Park. Wander through formal beds packed with thousands of roses in dozens of varieties, circling the lake and fountain, best experienced when the blooms peak in June.

WWT London Wetland Centre

★ 4.6 · 3,702 reviews

Discover the WWT London Wetland Centre, a former Victorian reservoir turned wildlife haven minutes from the city. Wander boardwalks and hides to spot hundreds of bird species and watch otters at their scheduled feeding times.

Battersea Park

★ 4.7 · 23,563 reviews

Explore Battersea Park, a riverside green space between Albert and Chelsea Bridges. Wander past the boating lake and Pump House Gallery, then pause at the riverbank Peace Pagoda for views over the Thames.

Isabella Plantation

★ 4.8 · 3,679 reviews

Explore Isabella Plantation, a hidden woodland garden tucked inside Richmond Park. Wander past streams and ponds as azaleas, rhododendrons, and bluebells burst into color each April and May.

Kyoto Garden

★ 4.7 · 13,977 reviews

Step into the Kyoto Garden, a tranquil slice of Japan hidden inside Holland Park. Stroll past stone lanterns and maples, watch koi glide beneath the waterfall, and spot peacocks roaming freely along the paths.

Bushy Park

★ 4.8 · 11,785 reviews

Discover Bushy Park, London's wilder Royal Park near Hampton Court Palace. Walk the mile-long Chestnut Avenue, spot free-roaming deer grazing among woodland and ponds, and pause at the Diana Fountain.

Crystal Palace Park

★ 4.5 · 13,722 reviews

Explore Crystal Palace Park, a south London green space with a quirky Victorian secret. Wander around the lake to spot the world's first dinosaur sculptures, then relax on the lawns or visit the dinosaur-themed playground.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

★ 4.6 · 9,661 reviews

Explore the Horniman Museum's eclectic collections in South London. Wander galleries of taxidermy and world musical instruments, visit the aquarium, then stroll the gardens for sweeping views over the city.

Chelsea Physic Garden

★ 4.6 · 2,327 reviews

Step through a walled secret garden that's been growing medicinal plants since 1673. Wander past historic glasshouses and dense borders in a hidden microclimate, discovering a tranquil escape just minutes from the King's Road.

Epping Forest

★ 4.7 · 995 reviews

Escape the city entirely in Epping Forest, a genuinely wild expanse on London's edge. Wander miles of trails past ancient pollarded beeches, oaks, and ponds, cycling or walking through a landscape far less manicured and crowded than central London's parks.

Barbican Conservatory

★ 4.5 · 1,323 reviews

Discover the Barbican Conservatory, a hidden tropical jungle perched above the Centre's concrete terraces. Wander among over 1,500 plant species, spot resident fish and finches, and enjoy free entry without the crowds.

Victoria Park

★ 4.7 · 16,413 reviews

Explore Victoria Park, East London's beloved "People's Park" since 1845. Stroll past lakes and memorial fountains under mature trees, feed the ducks, and relax the way local Londoners have for generations.

Postman's Park

★ 4.6 · 1,293 reviews

Step into Postman's Park, a quiet garden tucked beside St Paul's Cathedral. Wander past the Watts Memorial's ceramic tiles and read the short, moving inscriptions honoring ordinary Victorians who died saving others.

Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust

★ 4.6 · 2,955 reviews

Discover Walthamstow Wetlands, Europe's largest urban wetland nature reserve. Walk the paths between Victorian reservoirs, spotting herons and cormorants while pump houses and industrial relics add a raw edge to the scenery.

Kenwood House

★ 4.7 · 6,489 reviews

Step into Kenwood House, a Georgian mansion remodelled by Robert Adam on the edge of Hampstead Heath. Browse the free Iveagh Bequest collection, including a Vermeer and a Rembrandt self-portrait, then wander the surrounding parkland on foot.

Eltham Palace

★ 4.6 · 5,027 reviews

Step into Eltham Palace, where a medieval great hall meets a glamorous 1930s Art Deco mansion. Wander the circular entrance hall, library, and map room, then stroll the gardens on a leisurely visit outside central London.