I confess to being a proud urbanite, in fact the countryside makes me nervous. However, did you know that 47% of London is green space? We’re super lucky to have an array of parks and gardens to explore and these are some my favourites.

Gardens and Parks

The History of Bunhill Fields
Today Bunhill Fields is a wonderful slice of calm alongside the busy Old Street roundabout. But its history is macabre, curious and full of surprises. History of Bunhill Fields Its name is a derivation of bone hill, literally where cartloads of bones from St Paul’s......
History of Morden Hall Park
At the end of the Northern Line, Morden is hiding one of South London's loveliest green spaces! Here's the history of Morden Hall Park......
The Rookery, Streatham | A Beautiful Historic Garden on Streatham Common
Within Streatham Common you'll find The Rookery, a delightful little gem that's packed with history!...
Visit The Charterhouse Gardens
The Charterhouse is packed with history but you can also wander through the private gardens. Step into an oasis......
Parkland Walk | Walk Along An Abandoned Railway Line
The full Parkland Walk route goes from Alexandra Palace to Finsbury Park, but you can also take a shorter route between Highgate and Finsbury Park....
Hidden History in Greenwich Park
One of London's Royal Parks, Greenwich Park is packed with history and these more surprising sites are a great place to start......

Gardens and Parks

The History of Bunhill Fields

History of Morden Hall Park

The Rookery, Streatham | A Beautiful Historic Garden on Streatham Common

Visit The Charterhouse Gardens

Parkland Walk | Walk Along An Abandoned Railway Line

Hidden History in Greenwich Park

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