Located near St Paul’s Cathedral, Festival Gardens offers stunning views of the landmark. Featuring a wall fountain, sunken lawn, paved terrace, and seasonal planting, the gardens were designed by Sir Albert Richardson in 1951 for the Festival of Britain.
Guildhall Yard is an outdoor space used for public and private events throughout the year.
It is where the Guildhall Great Hall and Guildhall Art Gallery are located. Guildhall Yard is a public space and is open to the public Monday to Sunday, although it might close for specific events.
Meadows, woods, the River Crane, hedgerows and a Ha-Ha! Visit for the Apple Day on 5th October and enjoy a wassail in the amazing orchard and enjoy the surprise of the Secret Garden. A very friendly Friends group is always keen to welcome new joiners, young or old. Become a mini David Attenborough, and get involved in tree surveys, wildlife counts, historical research and do your bit to make this part of London even better.
Islington Towers guided walk Read More »
Discover hidden and historic Islington with a guided walk!
Islington Guided Walks (the trading name for the Clerkenwell and Islington Guides’ Association) offers expert-led tours showcasing the borough’s rich history and lesser-known gems.
For those who love a challenge, why not climb Islington’s three iconic towers—Caledonian Clock Tower, Canonbury Tower, and St Mary’s Church Tower on Upper Street? Each offers stunning panoramic views of the City and beyond, along with a fascinating history.
Complete all three climbs, and you’ll even earn a certificate to prove you’ve scaled the heights of Islington!
The Welsh Harp, centred around Brent Reservoir, is one of London’s most important urban wild spaces. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it supports a remarkable variety of wetland birds and plants, making it a key ecological site within the city.
Straddling the Brent and Barnet borough boundary, the reservoir is owned by the Canal & River Trust. Its name comes from a former public house, The Welsh Harp, which stood nearby until the early 1970s.
With its open water, reedbeds, and surrounding habitats, the Welsh Harp remains a haven for wildlife and a peaceful escape from city life.
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Meadow Hill is Croydon’s community hub for sustainable living—more than just a garden, it’s a space where neighbours come together to share knowledge, celebrate milestones, and create something meaningful.
From group workshops and yoga sessions to seasonal gatherings, every event here helps build stronger connections. Meadow Hill makes it easy to grow chemical-free and be part of a movement that’s just as much about people as it is about the planet.
Looking for the perfect patch to start or expand your growing journey? We’ve got a space to suit every need.
Look out across to Chiswick Eyot, home to Osier Beds, where small willows were grown and their shoots (withies) cut each year to be made into baskets for use in carrying produce from the local market gardens. The island is now a nature reserve, flooded at each high tide. Although it is accessible at low tide the preservation society asks people to go across only during one of the work days arranged to take care of this fragile and unique island.
Vision Redbridge (Nature Conservation Team) Read More »
Redbridge has a wealth of open spaces, from local parks to country parks. All types of green spaces are important for wildlife and can contain a variety of habitats including woodland, hedgerows, grassland, streams, lakes and ponds. Nature conservation ensures that these areas are protected, preserved and carefully managed.
This helps to not only protect the ecology of the Borough but also gives local residents beautiful green areas which they can enjoy.
The South London Botanical Institute Read More »
The Institute provides facilities for the study of plants including ecology and conservation, and aims to encourage interest in all aspects of plant life. We encourage participation of people from all ages, backgrounds and levels of learning.
Since its inception in 1910, the Institute has enabled many to develop a satisfying and absorbing interest in plants, pursue their own studies, learn with like-minded individuals and contribute to our natural heritage. Read about our early history and about the SLBI today (including our aims, trustees, policies and plans).
Roding, Beam and Ingrebourne Catchment Partnership Read More »
The Roding, Beam and Ingrebourne (RBI) Catchment Partnership brings together local organisations and community groups across these three river catchments in order to achieve river improvements which benefit the people and wildlife living there.