Greenwich Park, covering 74 ha (183 acres), is one of the eight Royal Parks. It stands on 'Prime Meridian', the world's time reference point (Royal ... read more
Pope’s Grotto is the last remaining part of the villa, which the famous poet Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) built around 1720 in Twickenham. Fascinated by geology ... read more
Richmond Park, covering 1,012 ha (2,500 acres) is one of London’s eight Royal Parks. It dates back to the 17th century, when it was created for Charles I, as a deer ... read more
The Hill Garden were laid out between 1905-1925 by Thomas Mawson for Lord Leverhulme for his residence Inverforth House, or 'The Hill'. Today the garden ... read more
The John Madejski Garden, V&A, dates from 2005, and was financed by the businessman Sir John Madejski, born Robert John Hurst. The garden has a stepped, elliptical ... read more
Avery Hill Park is a large and open parkland, maintained by the University of Greenwich. It has a magnificent Winter Garden (hothouse), housing plants from all over the ... read more
St James's Park is one of the eight Royal Parks and covers 23 ha (57 acres). The park has a small lake, St James's Park Lake, with two islands, West Island, ... read more
Royal Horticulture Society, founded in 1804, is the UK's leading gardening institution, organizing every May the world-wide famous Chelsea Flower Show, held on the ... read more
Duck Island Cottage Garden, St James's Park is an Arts & Crafts-style garden, surrounding the restored keepers's cottage of Duck Island. Duck island dates ... read more
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishop's of London, from at leat the 11th century. Today, still owned by the church, is used as a museum and art ... read more
Hall Place dates back to 1537, when it was built for Sir John Champneys, a wealthy merchant and former Lord Mayor of London. Today it is used for exhibitions, public, ... read more
Victoria Park (86.18 ha) is the oldest public park in London and attracts 9 million visitors a year. It was created in 1842 and designed by James Pennethorne. The park ... read more
Buckingham Palace is the best known royal residence in the world, and can be visited at certain periods of every year. It was acquired from the Duke of Buckingham by ... read more
Cannizaro Park was, until 1949, part of the estate of the Duke of Cannizzaro. The grounds are now a public park and the house is a hotel. read more
Chelsea Physic Garden dates back to 1673, and was established by the Apothecaries, in order to grow medical plants for them. It covers 1.6 ha (4 acres) near the Thames. ... read more
Crystal Palace was the famous iron-plate-glass construction, built for the Great Exhibition in 1851, and designed by Joseph Paxton. Originally located in Hyde Park, it ... read more
Eastbury Manor House dates back to around 1573, and has hardly altered since. It was built by the Sisley family and has changed hands many timed. Eastbury Manor House ... read more
The Garden Museum is dedicated to British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events, symposia and garden. The garden is a more recent ... read more
Ham House's history is closely linked to the Tollemache family, and in particular the Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) and her husband. Ham House was donated to the ... read more
Holland Park is a large, 22.5 ha, area with woodland, gardens, sports areas, children’s play facilities, and in particular the beautiful Kyoto garden, which was a ... read more