Tag: park
In photos: a walk around the Gordon Square park in Bloomsbury, central London
During the lockdown, I pretty much visited every park – big or small – within three miles of Brixton, but this time I’ve travelled further afar and taken a look …
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In photos: The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
On the last day of our US tour, the band’s driver – the ever-accommodating Steve Michener – took us up to Griffith Park, where we were able to enjoy commanding …
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Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
Housing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist …
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In photos: Deer, trees, lakes, boats and sunshine: a day out in Richmond and Richmond Park, London
Richmond is a well-off residential district bordering the River Thames in south west London, with the wonderful Richmond Park a short bus ride away. Here’s 33 photos from a recent …
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The wonderful Skulpturen Park (sculpture park) of Köln, Germany – in photos, May 2018
A major international overview of contemporary sculpture, the Skulpturen Park Köln (Cologne Sculpture Park) opened in 1997. The 25,000 square feet public park features works by German and international artists and …
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Victorian monuments and sledging: Bristol’s beautiful Arnos Vale cemetery in the snow
Bristol’s Grade II Arnos Vale Cemetery is a wonderful place to visit, with the 45-acre burial site being opened in 1839 during the reign of Queen Victoria. Laid out as …
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Last chance to see the Frieze Sculpture Park 2017 in Regent’s Park, London
Currently on show in London’s Regent’s Park, Frieze Sculpture is a major outdoor exhibition bringing together 25 new and significant works by 20th-century masters and leading contemporary artists from around the …
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London’s hidden gems: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair
Hidden behind houses and large mansion blocks in Mayfair is this lovely little park which also contains a doorway to the striking 1849 Church of the Immaculate Conception – a …
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Nomad Cinema celebrates 5th birthday at The LookOut in Hyde Park and announces London summer pop-up shows
On Thursday night, Nomad Cinema celebrated their fifth birthday with a shindig at The Serpentine in Hyde Park, London. The party also marked the launch of roaming pop-up cinema’s summer season, …
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A walk around Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London, December 2015
Running until the 3rd Jan 2016, Winter Wonderland describes itself as ‘London’s Spectacular Christmas Destination’ and, to be honest, it’s a pretty good day out. Admission is free and there’s no shortage …
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The first delicious signs of Autumn appear in London’s Green park
Although there’s some confusion as to when Autumn actually starts – some say it’s the beginning of September, others insist it’s the Equinox – it’s already easy to see the signs …
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Beach scenes and Piccadilly rain, Photographers Gallery and other London photos
Here’s a small set of photos from a rainy London weekend. Above, a man passes a collection of beach paintings hung on the railings of Green Park, on Piccadilly. The artist sagely …
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An autumnal London walk at dusk – Green Park, St James’s park, National Gallery and Oxford Street
Late Saturday afternoon, I went for a hangover-clearing autumnal stroll through central London, taking in two parks and stopping off for some art. I started off at Green Park tube …
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A walk through Treptower Park and the Island of Youth, Berlin
Located to the south-east of the city centre, is Treptower Park, a large 88.2 hectare public space created between 1876 and 1888. Home to the striking Soviet War Memorial, the park …
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Big crowds soak up the sun and watch the tennis in the new Granary Square, Kings Cross
There were big crowds in Granary Square in Kings Cross watching the Wimbledon mens’ tennis final yesterday afternoon.
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Berlin Tempelhof Airport – an abandoned international airport in the centre of Berlin
Once the third-busiest airport in Europe, the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport lay abandoned for several years after its closure in 2008 before being turned into a fabulous public park.
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A sunny walk through a rose-packed Regent’s Park in central London
One of London’s larger parks, The Regent’s Park covers 395 acres and includes the magnificent Queen Mary’s Gardens which packs in more than 30,000 rose-bushes and 400 cultivars. I took a walk around …
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A walk around Grand Ferry Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
Affording fabulous views of Manhattan across the East River, Grand Ferry Park is a lovely place to pass away a few quiet hours and watch the world go by. Located between Grand …
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A symphony in glass: The Sun by Dale Chihuly in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square
This striking sculpture by the American sculptor Dale Chihuly was first unveiled in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square on the 3rd April 2014, and it’s still attracting attention a month later.
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A walk around Bute Park, in the former grounds of Cardiff Castle, south Wales
Located in the former grounds of Cardiff Castle, Bute Park offers 130 acres of rather lovely landscaped gardens and parkland, slap bang in the the middle of town. On a breezy day at the …
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A Saturday afternoon on Enfield Playing Fields, north London, November 2013
Containing numerous football, rugby and baseball pitches, Enfield’s King George’s Field can be found a short walk from Enfield railway station.
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A visit to the rather modest Lord Nelson memorial in Merton, south London
This rather modest memorial to Merton’s most famous resident, Admiral Horatio Nelson, stands on the site of his former properties at Merton Place, south London.
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Brixton’s Loughborough Park gets greener with edible hedge and new gardens
It’s great to see that one of Brixton’s lesser-known small parks is getting some of the attention and care it deserves, although some locals still have reservations about visiting the …
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Lambeth Country Show cancelled for 2012. We fancy a picnic on July 22nd
We’re hearing terrible news that the annual Lambeth Country Show – a highlight of my year – has been cancelled this year. The story broke on the urban75 bulletin boards, and …
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