The Barbican Centre in London offers a free indoor garden conservatory, artistic events, and corporate hire options. It’s praised for its unique beauty despite brutalist architecture. Reservations are needed, and navigating can be challenging. Don’t miss the café and gift shop.
Category Archives: London: Parks & Recreation
Discover London’s Best Hiking Groups
London’s parks are stunning, but if you’re tired of Tube wrestling, join a hiking group like Walk This Way. Meet welcoming folks, swap Infernos for hills, and enjoy some fresh air, while someone else handles the planning. Who knew adulting could be this fun?
The Best of Tulley’s Tulip Fest
★★★★★ Keep Your Tu-lips Sealed: London’s Best Kept Secret! Where? Tulley’s Farm, Unit 1 Turners Hill Rd, Crawley RH10 4PE When? late March – May Distance from London: 1hr by car / 2hr by public transport How Much? £12 – £15 Dog friendly 🐶 – Yes, as long as they’re kept on lead. Tulley’s FarmContinueContinue reading “The Best of Tulley’s Tulip Fest”
London’s Lavender Fields
The purple sea home to the honeybees Where? Mayfield Lavender Farm, 1 Carshalton Rd, Banstead SM7 3JA. How much? £5 adult entry/ When? Bloom’s from end of June and peaks during July and August. What? Family run farm open to the public, with cafe and shop. Accessible? Yes – wheelchair and dog friendly. On theContinueContinue reading “London’s Lavender Fields”
Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens
One of London’s hidden gems Where? Embankment Station, Villiers St, London WC2N 6DU When? mid-April (exact dates vary) How long? They last 1-2.5 weeks Tucked away behind the arches of Embankment station is the unassuming beauty of the Victoria Embankment Gardens. A lush green space all year round, with a secret spring surprise. Painting theContinueContinue reading “Tulips Takeover Victoria Embankment Gardens”
Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew
The Powder Pink Paradise Where? The Royal Botanical gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE When? Mid April – May Entry? £8.50 – £19 gardens admission Accessibility? Wheelchair & guide dog access Over the past couple of weeks, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kew have transformed into a blossoming oasis. A rose tinted wave has engulfedContinueContinue reading “Blink and you’ll miss them: Blushing Blossoms return to Kew”
Orchid Festival
What’s in stall for 2023? Where? Kew Gardens, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Richmond, TW9 3AF When? Saturday 4 February – Sunday 5 March 2023 How much? £1 entry for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Legacy Benefits, free for members Booking ahead? Yes, required: book here Wheelchair access? Yes This year, the Kew OrchidContinueContinue reading “Orchid Festival”
The Isabella Plantation
Where? Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HSWhen? May – June (this is when the azaleas are in full bloom, however the park is open all year round)How Much? Free (and parking is also free) Nothing could have quite prepared me for the explosion of colour that I was met by upon entering the unassuming gates ofContinueContinue reading “The Isabella Plantation”
Blossom Blooms at St. James’s Park
Over the recent weeks, London has experienced some very welcome, albeit unseasonable sunny spells. As the sprites of Spring have danced through the boroughs of London, magical cherry blossoms have sprouted from their slumber, decorating the cobbles with a layer of petal pink snow. Candy floss canopy’s sweep across the horizons of London’s green spaces,ContinueContinue reading “Blossom Blooms at St. James’s Park”
High-Rise Hill
Exploring London’s green spaces: Greenwich Park Renowned for its rich naval history and the Prime Meridian line, Greenwich is home to a variety of cultural and geographical landmarks. Comprised of historic buildings and rolling green hills, Greenwich is the striking counterpart to its corporate cousin, Canary Wharf. A short journey from the bustling streets ofContinueContinue reading “High-Rise Hill”
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