City of London
Festival Gardens
Located near St Paul’s Cathedral, Festival Gardens offers stunning views of the landmark. Featuring a wall fountain, sunken
Discover things to do in City of London
Despite being London’s financial hub, the City of London offers a surprising number of green spaces and gardens. From the historic Guildhall Yard to the tranquil Postman’s Park, these spaces provide peaceful retreats within the bustling city. The City of London also manages major open spaces like Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, and West Ham Park, ensuring that nature is never too far away.
Whether you’re looking to relax in a hidden courtyard, explore historic gardens, or enjoy a scenic riverside walk, the City of London’s green spaces offer a refreshing escape amid towering skyscrapers and historic landmarks.
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Places to Volunteer and Visit
City of London
Guildhall Yard
Guildhall Yard is an outdoor space used for public and private events throughout the year.
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City of London Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills, gain experience, connect with others and improve your health
Green Space Information in City Of London
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.
Ranger Projects and Stories
The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grant for young people
Michael sits down with Dan Simonsen, Education Manager at the Linnean Society, to unpack the Our Local Nature
The Feminist Art of Walking: Morag Rose
Walking artist and activist Morag Rose makes the case that loitering is a radical act of connection and
Iain Sinclair at the London Walking Festival Conference
For more than fifty years Iain Sinclair has read London by walking it. In his London Walking Festival
Do London Differently: The London Walking Festival Podcast Series
What does it mean to walk in London? Not just as a way of getting from A to
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