London in Bloom: discovering Londons floral gems

There are lots of London parks where you can find blossom trees - Regents, Kew to name a few BUT what about these unassuming streets dotted around the capital?

London in spring is a magical time. The city becomes full of colour with the trees turning green, the daffodils start to bloom and the blossom trees turn pink and white.

Here is a list of the best places to see the blossom trees in all four corners of London…

The best time to see the blossom is from late March, April and early May. The English weather is notoriously unpredictable so allow for late blooming or early change of season.

THE CITY

• St Paul’s Cathedral ~ The Churchyard. Nearest station ~ St Paul’s

• Tavistock Square Gardens, Bloomsbury. Nearest station ~ Russell Square

St Pauls Cathedral

CENTRAL London

• Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair. Nearest station ~ Bond Street

• Sloane Street, Belgravia. Nearest station ~ Knightsbridge
  
  
  

NORTH London

• Crouch End - Cecile Park, N8. Nearest station ~ Crouch Hill

• Swiss Cottage Station, NW3

• Chalcot Crescent, Primrose Hill. Nearest station ~ Chalk Farm Station

• Colebrooke Row Gardens, Islington. Nearest Station ~ Angel

• The Hill Garden & Pergola, Hampstead Heath. Nearest station ~ Hampstead

• Alexandra Palace, N22. Nearest station ~ Alexandra Palace

• Wembley Park’s Market Square, Brent. Nearest station Wembley Park

WEST london

• Stanley Crescent, Notting Hill. Nearest Station ~ Notting Hill Gate

• Sussex Gardens, Paddington. Nearest station ~ Paddington

• Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith. Nearest station ~ Hammersmith or Stamford Brook

• Blithfield Street, South Kensington. Nearest station ~ Earls Court

• Thurloe Street, South Kensington. Nearest station ~ South Kensington

• Egerton Terrace & Gardens, Chelsea. Nearest station South Kensington or Knightsbridge

• Courtfield Gardens, South Kensington. Nearest station ~ South Kensington

Stanley Crescent, Kensington

SOUTH london

• Tower Bridge Road, SE1. Nearest station Tower Hill or London Bridge

• Stradella Road, Herne Hill. Nearest station ~ Herne Hill

• Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill. Nearest station~ Herne Hill

• Winterbrook Road, Herne Hill. Nearest station ~ Herne Hill

• Carriage Drive West (close to Crocker ground) Battersea Park. Nearest Station Battersea Park

EAST london

• Vallance Road, Whitechapel. Nearest station Whitechapel or Bethnal Green Overground

London PARKS

• Battersea Park - Spring Tree Walk. Nearest station ~ Battersea Park Station

• Kyoto Garden, Holland Park. Nearest station ~ Holland Park

• Temperate House, Kew Gardens, Richmond. Nearest station ~ Kew Gardens

• St. James’s Park, Westminster. Nearest Station ~ St. James’s Park

• Avenue Gardens, Regents Park. Nearest station ~ Regents Park.

• Kensington Park, Kensington. Nearest station Lancaster Gate.

• The London Blossom Garden, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Nearest station is Stratford or Hackney Wick.

• Springfield Park, Hackney. Nearest station ~ South Tottenham

• Daubeney Fields, Hackney. Nearest station ~ Homerton

• Greenwich Park - Rangers House. Nearest station Maze Hill or Greenwich

Ravenscourt Park

wisteria

some of the most beautiful houses in London come to life duding the wisteria season. Here are some notable spots to explore;

• Bedford Gardens, Kensington

• Kynance Mews, South Kensington

• Stafford Terrace, Kensington

• Abingdon Road, Kensington

• Ensor Mews, South Kensington

For the best experience, plan your visit during late April to early May, when wisteria is typically in full bloom. Remember to be respectful of private properties while enjoying these floral displays.