City parks
Amid the hustle and bustle of urban life, city parks and gardens offer welcome respite. Time slows down as you revel in the sound of birdsong, the smell of freshly cut grass and the sight of children playing happily.
These well-tended green spaces are our pride and joy and often showcase exquisite pagodas, fragrant rose gardens and a huge array of often rare trees and shrubs. From Royal Parks, botanical gardens or simple municipal spaces, the chances to recharge are plentiful and picturesque. Take a picnic or grab a snack at a café or ice-cream stall.
Go horse riding in Hyde Park
Saddle up and enjoy a horseback ride in Hyde Park, once Henry VII's favourite hunting spot (when he wasn't ordering "Off with her head!").
Location: Hyde Park, Greater London
See spectacular deer in Richmond Park
Don’t miss your chance to see the famous deer which have been roaming in the Royal Park since 1529.
Location: Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey
Lose yourself in Chelsea Physic Garden
There’s more to Chelsea than fancy boutiques and Premier League football clubs, you know.
Location: London, Greater London
Spot deer in the city
It might come as a surprise to discover a deer-filled oasis just a tube ride away from the hustle and bustle of London.
Location: Richmond, Surrey
Fly a kite on Parliament Hill and admire the views of London
On a clear yet windy day, fly a kite on London's Hampstead Heath, then walk to the historic Spaniards Inn pub for a pie and a pint.
Location: London
Soak up the autumn colours in Greenwich Park
There is no better place to take in the change of the seasons than London’s Greenwich Park, home to the Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian Line.
Location: Greenwich, London