Tag: parks
In photos: London’s Green Park turns golden brown as trees shed their leaves during a ‘false autumn’
These were the autumnal-looking scenes in Green Park yesterday, with many trees shedding their leaves early in response to the recent record breaking temperatures and drought.
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In photos: a late summer walk through the Italian Garden and Kensington Gardens, central London
On my way to check out the Serpentine Gallery, I took a pleasant leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens in central London. Here’s some photos from my perambulations:
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In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London
The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.
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In photos: Tavistock Square – a public park in the heart of Bloomsbury, London
Designed as a companion park to the nearby Gordon Square, Tavistock Square is a compact green space in Bloomsbury, central London.
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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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The astonishing beauty of Regent’s Park in autumn – twenty photos, October 2020
Regent’s Park in central London is absolutely stunning at the moment, with fallen autumnal leaves forming a golden carpet and the trees creating a spectacular yellow umbrella. Here’s twenty photos …
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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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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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Pic of the day: the wonderful gas lamps of Hyde Park, London
Regular readers of this blog will know that I’ve got a bit of a thing about gas lighting. I just love the look of the lamps, the warm glow they …
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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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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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Gas lamps and deckchairs, Green Park, early summer
Last weekend the weather was rather delightful, and I took a stroll around London’s Green Park, one of the Royal Parks of London, and grabbed some photos on my perambulations.
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A rainswept stroll along the High Line public park, Manhattan, New York
Running from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District right up to 30th Street, the High Line park follows the route of a disused elevated freight railroad spur on the west side of …
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Found art: the fabulous leaf balloon of Regents Park, London
On Sunday, I came across this rather curious leaf-covered balloon in Regent’s Park. At first I thought it might have been a piece of ‘official’ art, but it seems more …
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A walk around the lovely Morden Hall Park, south London
On a scorching Sunday afternoon, we headed off to Morden Hall Park, a National Trust park located on the banks of the River Wandle in Morden, south London.
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Spring is definitely on its way in Ruskin Park, south London
The last time I foolishly suggested that Spring was coming to Ruskin Park, the coldest March for half a century swiftly followed, but it looks like we’ve finally broken free of winter’s icy grip. …
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A hint of spring in Ruskin Park, Lambeth, south London
It’s still mighty cold out there today, but spring is slowly coming, as witnessed by this lone daffodil spotted in Ruskin Park on the weekend.
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