ith nearly as lots of trees as Londoners and some 15 per cent occupied by a park or public garden, the capital is one of the greenest cities on the planet. As a result, it is the world’s first National Park City.
London’s commons and royal parks are world well-known but the city likewise has some amazing concealed gems. Here are a few of my favourites where you can find some garden motivation this weekend.Hill Garden and Pergola West Heath, Hampstead Heath Hampstead Heath
Tisabhe garden shines in the night sun if you can time it right. Open from dawn to dusk.Postman’s Park, City of London ALEX MACNAUGHTON Hidden a couple of streets&behind St Paul’s Cathedral is a green time out in the stone, steel and glass of the financial district. Surrounded by charmingly misaligned&trees growing towards the light, the tranquil garden is full of cool corners to take in the greenery of the lawns, seasonal bed linen and banana plants.
Garden, Soho On the website of a previous car park behind the Phoenix Theatre is a wonderful garden. Plants spill out over walls made of recycled concrete and winding brick courses that result in areas for quiet consideration. It’s simple to forget you’re seconds away from Oxford Street. Open from dawn to dusk.