Passionate gardeners and curious explorers looking for unique ways to experience London’s quieter, greener side, great news! There’s one weekend in the city’s cultural calendar that you won’t want to miss, so save the date! London Open Gardens 2025 is returning this June — and you're invited to be part of this extraordinary celebration of horticulture, history, and community. From secret sanctuaries tucked behind Georgian terraces to lush rooftop gardens and sprawling communa

A new urban oasis beckons in the heart of London's bustling financial district. The Reflection Garden (open to the public 24/7) and its exclusive rooftop terrace at 25 Cannon Street invite visitors to escape the fast-paced city life and immerse themselves in a serene environment. Read on to find out how to enjoy a unique visit to the hidden rooftop terrace - open to the public only for 2 days! Trust me, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity. But first, let's see why

As the vibrant colors of spring begin to bloom, there's no better time to immerse oneself in the wonders of nature than at the Chelsea Physic Garden Plant Fair in London. Nestled in the city's heart, this hidden green gem offers a sanctuary of botanical discoveries, where visitors can escape the urban hustle and bustle and reconnect with the natural world. Join hundreds of nature enthusiasts and plant parents as they embark on a journey of discovery through the enchanting lan

The 1,200 fragrant lavender plants in Ham House's Cherry Garden are legendary. On August 15 and 17 and September 5 and 7, everyone is welcome to cut their lavender directly from the Cherry Garden as the season draws to a close. Participate in the lavender pruning and take a few bunches home to continue to enjoy the fragrance after the event! No prior expertise is essential, and the Ham team will supply all necessary pruning tools. Picking Lavender at Ham House: A Fragrant Ret

Bluebells are a sublime sight to behold in London (as you can see for yourself in this Insta reel). They also offer an extraordinary chance to discover London's purest natural spots and immerse ourselves deep into the city's inner woodlands on a multisensory scale. London's Enchanted Spring: Embracing the Majesty of Bluebell Blooms As winter's chill gives way to the gentle embrace of spring, London transforms into a symphony of colors and fragrances. Among the many wonders th

Top Canary Wharf restaurants have found a very creative way of tackling food waste by launching the “Conscious Cuisine” initiative. Visit Hawksmoor, Humble Grape, Pergola on the Warf, Gaucho, Caravan, and a few more planet-loving eateries until mid-August to indulge in some innovative AND sustainable choices made from ingredients that would have otherwise gone to waste. The unique eco-dining project (part of a bigger and greener transformation of Canary Wharf) drives awarene

Buckingham Palace Gardens is a large private park located in the heart of London, UK. The gardens are situated behind Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch, and the largest private garden in the British capital (covering 17 hectares/42 acres). The gardens are open to the public only during the summer months when the monarch is not in residence, usually from late July to early October. During this time, visitors can take a guided tour of the gardens

Canary Wharf’s heartless towers of steel and glass are about to get a ground-breaking makeover aimed at increasing its almost...

It was a freezing Saturday morning but seeing Hyde Park inundated with mini carpets of snowdrops and daffodils warmed our souls with fresh hope: yes, spring is on its way (at last!). We just have to brave another stormy February.

Make this spring memorable and book a special 90-minute visit to the Buckingham Palace Garden! Enjoy the blissful serenity of the Queen’s majestic gardens when they’re not typically available to the general public. An experienced royal warden will help you discover all the seasonal highlights during a limited number of just 9 guided tours. You'll have special access to the whole 39-acre private land in full springtime when the historic garden is flourishing with the utmost fr

The Tower of London celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen with a spectacular, colourful, and vibrant sea of flowers....

The Regent’s Park Music Festival Each summer weekend, Regent’s Park bandstand bursts with life, joy, and song, hosting very popular free music concerts that draw audiences of up to 900 people for each performance. As every year concerts get bigger and better, Regent’s Park Music Festival organiser Mark Elliott said: “it's a joy to see the pleasure these concerts give to visitors and residents who hear the Bandstand and Gazebo come to life again after several years of occasion

London’s most talked-about tourist attraction opens to the public. Tickets for the showstopping 25-metre-high mound located next to...

A herd of 100 beautifully sculpted life-sized lantana elephants is on display in London’s Green Park, St. James’s Park & Berkeley Square until Friday 23 July, before being sold for charity. Each unique elephant sculpture included in this environmental art exhibition was meticulously handcrafted by the tribal communities in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India, home to 150 magnificent wild elephants and a quarter of a million people who live alongside them in complete harmony.

For the first time, Her Majesty the Queen opens her private 39-acre London garden to the public this summer.

If you often fantasize about a purple field of - let's say - crocus bulbs, then The Ham House Gardens in Richmond Upon Thames near London is the place to be every spring from now on. The National Trust has planted 120,000 Ruby Giant Crocuses and every year in February-March, Londoners can admire these spectacular purple carpets in full bloom. Ham House History in a Nutshell Known as one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, Ham House was originally built in 1610 on the ru