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”
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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”
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”
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