Spring is the best time to have a London tour for two
reasons: the weather is great and the sceneries are more colorful. The parks
and gardens, some of which are near aparthotels
central London, look livelier thanks to the hundreds of thousands of flowers
blooming during the season. If you are planning to visit during springtime,
below are some of the top destinations you might want to add in your itinerary.
Kew Gardens
Constructed in 1840, Kew Gardens is among the oldest botanical
gardens in the world. This World Heritage Site boasts the biggest herbarium
with more than seven million specimens of preserved plants. It also has a
library that features an impressive collection of 175,000 illustrations and
750,000 volumes. If you are visiting with kids, they will surely have fun in
The Hive, Treetop Walkway and Glasshouses. You can visit the garden any day,
from 10:00 AM to 5:15 PM.
Regent’s Canal
Explore the surroundings of the Regent’s Canal by walking or
biking. In addition to seeing the rich flora nearby, you can also watch swans
and ducks as they paddle on the canal’s waters. These activities are cost-free,
but if you are willing to spend for a better experience, consider kayaking,
cruising, and buying a book in the famed floating bookshop. You may also dine
in one of the floating restaurants in the canal.
Cannizaro Park
Londoners know it is springtime when purple crocuses bloom
in the grounds of Cannizaro Park. Located as a part of the Wimbledon Common,
the said park serves as a home to numerous trees and ornamentals.
Isabella Plantation
Isabella Plantation forms part of Richmond Park, also known
as the largest of the eight Royal Parks. The said plantation is considered as a
woodland garden, featuring one of the best displays of azaleas and rhododendrons
in bloom. The last week of April and first week of May are the most ideal time
to see these flowers.
St. James Park
Bask, have a picnic and see the most iconic palace in the
world. Spend nothing as you do these things in St. James Park. Therein, you can
witness the well-known Trooping the Colour ceremony. Aside from the Buckingham
Palace, you can also walk around the said park to have a glimpse of the Green
Park, Birdcage Walk, Clarence House and Whitehall. During springtime, walking
in St. James Park is made more enjoyable with all the blooming daffodils
therein.
By booking a nearby accommodation like short
stay apartments London, you can go to your preferred parks and enjoy their
views sooner.
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