Place to Visit
Canbury Gardens
Covering 14.5 acres in Kingston Upon Thames (KT2 5AW), Canbury Gardens has a rich history. Once used for
Discover things to do in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a riverside borough with a fantastic mix of green spaces, historic parks, and scenic walking trails. Richmond Park, one of London’s most famous Royal Parks, sits on Kingston’s border and offers vast open fields, ancient woodlands, and free-roaming deer.Â
Bushy Park, with its stunning water gardens and lakes, is another highlight. The borough also features smaller gems like Canbury Gardens, which runs alongside the Thames, and the peaceful Fishponds Park.Â
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Places to Volunteer and Visit
Place to Visit
Bushy Park
Bushy Park is a haven for wildlife – from historic herds of resident deer and scores of protected
Place to Visit
Richmond Park
Richmond Park, London’s largest Royal Park, spans 2,500 acres and is a National Nature Reserve and Site of
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London Parks and Gardens Trust
London Parks and Gardens is a small charity with big ambitions. We run the annual London Open Gardens
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CPRE London
We worked with London National Park City and other London green spaces organisations to create a map of
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Planning Aid for London
Planning Aid for London is a registered charity and company. We help communities and people who cannot afford
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge
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Groundwork London
Our vision is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy, and safe, that respect the
Green Space information in Kingston upon Thames
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.Â
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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