Gardens Galore In Picturesque London

From Jane Austen novels to period films, Britains gardens have been well-documented by the worlds literary greats and filmmakers

. And nowhere are the gardens grander than in the timeless metropolis that is the British capital. Offering visitors a wide range of garden varieties ranging from grand royal parks to historic private gardens that are now open to the public, garden enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice when it comes to touring Londons great gardens.

One of the citys finest and most expansive gardens is of course Kew Gardens or The Royal Botanic Gardens. Spread across 121 hectares of prime London property, this sprawling garden encompasses botanical glasshouses and the worlds biggest collection of living plants and the largest herbarium in the globe. Attracting over two million tourists annually, the highlights of a visit to Kew include the themed gardens, pagodas, conservatories, rose and water lily gardens while its collection of orchids is equally impressive.

The Hampton Court Palace Garden is another must-see garden when in London as it houses the famed Great Fountain Garden, Rose Garden, Pond Gardens, The Lower Orangery Exotics Garden and the 700 acre Home Park. The Privy Garden, Tiltyard Walls and the Great Vine are also regions of Hampton Court Palace Garden that are worth the visit in addition to The Maze and the 20th Century Garden with its informally placed plants and towering trees. Other royal gardens of interest include the Kensington Palace garden with its 19th-century Italian garden style while the Eltham Palace garden with its sunken rose garden, pergolas, hybrid tea plants and loggias is just as enchanting.

Other London gardens that warrant a visit include the 40-acre masterpiece by Capability Brown at the Syon House and Gardens. The Chelsea Physic Garden with its medicinal plants and the stroll-friendly Kyoto Japanese Garden in Holland Park are also breathtaking reminders of Londons rich heritage. Charlton House Peace Garden and the Fulham Palace garden are also captivating sites in addition to the William Kent designed Chiswick House Gardens where the visionary Italian countryside themed landscaping pattern has been perfected in the heart of England.

With its 140 year history as a premier luxury London hotel, it is difficult to imagine a visit to the British capital that would be complete without The Langham London. Having an impressive guest list that includes celebrities, world players and royals, this elegant London hotel well deserves its unparalleled reputation amongst travellers.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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