Independent park guides

Discover London’s best parks

Explore parks, playgrounds, lakes and family-friendly green spaces across London.

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Lloyd Park
East and North London

Lloyd Park

Explore Lloyd Park in Walthamstow, with William Morris gardens, family play, skate facilities, sports, café, wildlife and practical…

Paddington Recreation Ground
Westminster

Paddington Recreation Ground

Explore Paddington Recreation Ground in Maida Vale, with a running track, tennis courts, cricket, playground, café and practical…

Beckenham Place Park
South East London

Beckenham Place Park

Explore Beckenham Place Park in South East London, with ancient woodland, a swimming lake, historic Mansion, playgrounds, walking…

Victoria Embankment Gardens
Westminster

Victoria Embankment Gardens

A practical guide to Victoria Embankment Gardens in Westminster, covering the Tropical Border, York Water Gate, statues, bandstand,…

Gunnersbury Park
West London

Gunnersbury Park

Explore Gunnersbury Park through a natural, forum-informed guide covering its free museum, playgrounds, Round Pond, mini golf, café,…

Holland Park
West London

Holland Park

Explore Holland Park through a natural, forum-informed guide covering Kyoto Garden, Fukushima Memorial Garden, adventure and toddler playgrounds,…

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