Northala Fields is a recent addition to the parks of Greater London. It was opened as recently as 2008 and is now an award-winning park….
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Green Spaces
St James’s Park: History, Features and Trees
St James’s Park spans 23 hectares (57 acres) and is located at the southern tip of an area of the same name in central London….
Continue reading →Wormwood Scrubs: Its history, Facilities and Nature
Located to the northeast of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is Wormwood Scrubs. It is the biggest open space within Hammersmith and Fulham…
Continue reading →Wildlife in Richmond Park
Wildlife in Richmond Park Richmond Park was created in the 17th century by Charles I and its main purpose was as a deer park. Nowadays,…
Continue reading →Hyde Park – An Urban Forest of London
Arguably central London’s most impressive green space, Hyde Park covers an area of 344 acres (142 hectares) and is located within the City of Westminster…
Continue reading →Holland Park: A Park for All Walks of Life
Holland Park is located in Kensington, just on the west side of Central London. There aren’t any official park boundaries but to the south there…
Continue reading →The History of Wimbledon Common and Its Stag Beetles
The History of Wimbledon Common and its Stag Beetles People of a certain age (and who don’t live in London) might have first heard of…
Continue reading →The Top Five Parks in Lewisham
The top five parks in Lewisham. Back in the 1800s, Lewisham was well known for its meadows, open spaces and picturesque settings and there is…
Continue reading →Ravenscourt Park: Its Trees, Their Maintenance and Planting
Ravenscourt Park is located in west London, in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It has an ancient history. Its origins date back to the…
Continue reading →The Trees of Bushy Park: What Are the Strange-Looking Tree Stumps?
Ever wondered about the trees of bushy park? Bushy Park is a well-loved Royal Park situated in Richmond upon Thames, between south and west London….
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