Whether it’s finding shade or going for a swim, these parks in London are all worth a visit
As London continues to bake in the sunshine, the capital is set to experience another week of blistering hot weather, which has been a constant.
The city is set to hit a high of 33C today (Monday, May 25). Taking that into account, it is likely that parks across the city will see many people. London is a remarkably green city, home to approximately 3,000 parks, so we are spoilt for options when it comes to finding one.
Whether it is Hyde Park or Victoria Park, there are plenty of options. Accommodation provider Chapter conducted a recent study on parks, ranking them based on their social media posts and searches, Google reviews and size. There are many gems on the list, with some hidden gems that are certainly worth a visit if looking to try something different.
Hyde Park came out on top with over 2.5 million posts, 550,000 monthly Google searches, and its status as one of the largest parks in London at 142 hectares. Located in Kensington and Chelsea, Hyde Park is highly rated, given its close proximity to tourist attractions and landmarks such as Buckingham Palace. Straddling the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, the park is one of the largest and most iconic green spaces in the country, well known for its stunning boating lake and the Diana Memorial Fountain
Hampstead Heath comes in second, followed by Wimbledon Common, Kew Gardens, and Regent’s Park. These parks are not unknown, and it is no surprise to see them make up the top five. Kew Gardens generates the highest social media engagement relative to its size among larger parks, with over 822,000 combined Instagram and TikTok posts
Hampstead Heath offers exceptional views of the city and it feels as if you are in another part of London. It also boasts its own lido that stretches for 60m, which will certainly provide some cooling down from the sun.
Wimbledon Common comes in third. The largest in the ranking at 460 hectares, the park is home to a large lake, an athletics track, tennis courts, and a beach volleyball court. Despite having one of the lower search volumes and social media presence in the top 10, this green space is one of the most well-loved and used in the capital, which may just be how locals like it.
Getting to these parks is also relatively simple and straightforward, with multiple bus routes and trains serving all of them.
Top 10 parks according to Charter:
- Hyde Park
- Hampstead Heath
- Wimbledon Common
- Kew Gardens
- Regent’s Park
- Victoria Park
- Greenwich Park
- Primrose Hill
- Battersea Park
- Kensington Gardens
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