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Things to do in London, England: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
Restaurants in London
1. Gunnersbury Triangle
2. ArtsCafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The ArtsCafe is a unique hidden space on the fringe of the city,run by local artists Fred & Banu,located on the grounds of Manor Park, Lewisham. The ArtsCafe have a selection of hot&cold beverages,sandwiches,ice-cream,snacks,cakes...heated indoor space is available for parties. Organises music&art workshops/events during Spring-Summer times.
3. Walthamsow Reservoirs
4. Queen's Meadow
5. Manor House Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By PeterSims - London, United Kingdom
Hither green was a lovely little surprise. Nice cafes and really quiet. Some of the best parks in lewisham by far. It's not as busy and posh as Blackheath but it feels friendlier and less commercialised. Definitely recommend. a rare find in LONDON Manor House Gardens are just gorgeous. So well kept!
6. South Norwood Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By GarethP81 - Croydon, United Kingdom
South Norwood Country Park is a 50 hectare stretch of countryside and parkland bounded by Croydon Sports Arena, the Woodside to Elmers End tramline, Elmers End Road, Beckenham Cemetery and Albert Road, opened in 1989. Two streams, sections of the Chaffinch Brook, run through the site from Albert Road to Elmers End Road. One is an open stream which follows the geological boundary between the London Clay and the sand and gravel Blackheath Beds; the other runs in a deep concrete channel along the north western boundary. A map of the area from 1736 indicates a double moat on the land of Thomas Morley (La Motes), believed to be a possible ornamental feature, but the land making up the Country Park has since been used as a site of industry, including a pottery and brickworks. The Corporation of Croydon began to acquire the land in a piecemeal manner from 1862 for use as a sewage works, with the last acquisition in 1951. Though the London clay subsoil was ideal for pottery and bricks the sewage farm was never a success because the flooded fields wouldn't fully drain. An attempted solution involved the construction of series of concrete channels, some of which are still evident, to direct the sewage out over the full area, before changes in the methods of treating sewage using round filter beds were introduced in the 1920s. The irrigation beds were abandoned, allowing a wide variety of wetland grasses, wild flower meadows and vegetation to grow virtually undisturbed. The sewage works was closed in 1967 and the filterbeds dismantled down to ground level. The land adjacent to Albert Road became a council-run tipping site, primarily for highways waste. The first feature of the proposed Country Park was a landscaped viewpoint created mainly from wartime demolition waste close to the border with Croydon Arena, and a small lake, a habitat for a variety of waterfowl situated just inside the north eastern boundary was also constructed. The route 21 National Cycle Network signpost includes an image of the monkey petroglyph from Nazca. A haven of peace during the Covid-19 pandemic
7. WWT London Wetland Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 630 reviews
Nestled in a loop of the Thames, London Wetland Centre is an urban oasis for wildlife and people; a rural idyll in the heart of the capital. Voted the UK’s Favourite Nature Reserve by readers of Country file magazine, it is perfect for a relaxing stroll along the paths that meander among the lakes, meadows and gardens. The Centre is a haven for wild ducks, wading birds, butterflies, bats, amphibians and water voles. Visitors can also see a collection of beautiful water birds from around the world, and watch the antics of the otter family at feeding time. With six hides, two kids’ adventure zones and a café there’s something for everyone.
Reviewed By kimg852 - London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely place to come to, the birds flock here and there is a good variety to see, there is a main viewing window with binoculars and telescopes for close ups which the children loved, they have models and information going upstairs on sea animals leading to a room with various places to keep kids entertained for a while. Outside they have a place for pond dipping and an enclosed playground with tunnels and play equipment there is a lot to see and do including a rope bridge and a log walk. Be prepared for a lot of walking but there are plenty of seating areas to rest, the cafe is at the entrance, but can be quite pricey, if you have children with you a picnic is a good idea, it is quite during the week so best time for birdwatchers or if you want to have a restful day. This place is also ideal for disabled visitors, no steps or steep areas on pathways and lifts to all floors, all in all a total inclusive place for a great day out especially for nature lovers.
8. Hampstead Heath
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,718 reviews
Reviewed By Dave_Cowley_Road - Oxford, United Kingdom
Hampstead Heath is a large open green space in the north of London, with woods, greens, lakes you can swim in, and hillsides with views. It is a surprisingly green space not far from the heart of the city. I feel the Heath hides a little piece of London's soul. You are never far from houses and buildings, but you can feel a sense of the wilderness that was here before the Metropolis. A truly wonderful place to roam
9. Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park offers everyone a breathing space in the heart of East London. This woodland cemetery is a unique place of transformation: a people's cemetery, a place for remembrance, a sanctuary for humans as well as nature, a place for festivals, field studies and forest schools. Always changing with the seasons, it is rooted in the history of the East End, a place of rich heritage that is full of possibilities and freedom for all.
Reviewed By Fordie60 - London, United Kingdom
A wonderful place to discover nature. Simply walk around or use their Heritage Trail booklet. You can even help, they have gardening or heritage volunteering days. Look on their website for organised activities for adults and children.
10. One Tree Hill Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By chrisdodd4 - London, United Kingdom
After walking through Peckham Rye Park and Brenchley Gardens, I arrived at the bottom of One Tree Hill, as you can see by my picture there is a handy map which points out places of interest on your visit. As you can see in my picture the wooden steps can get slippery when wet so take care and make sure suitable footwear is worn, finally after the incline to the viewing point which as I mentioned was misty, shame as I bet the view is stunning and somewhere different to view the capital from, I’ll have to return which I will no question. I then took the delightful path as seen by my picture, pass St Augustine Church, down to the main road which passes Honor Oak Overground Station ????, you can take this to complete your journey but as I mentioned in my other review, I ended my walk in Blythe Hill Fields. So in summary, One Tree Hill, a nice place to spend the afternoon in.
