Millbank Court may be in the heart of the city but there are plenty of green spaces in which to take a pleasant stroll or partake of numerous other outdoor activities including rollerblading, rowing, horse-riding, eating out, playgrounds, picnicking…
Many of the parks in central London also have guided walks and special events – you can find more information by visiting the park websites listed below.
Millbank Gardens
This pleasant garden square is a stone’s throw from Millbank Court on John Islip Street itself. Great on a sunny day.
St John’s Gardens
Just round the corner from Millbank Court, St John’s Gardens lie in the shade of mature trees around a central water feature.
Victoria Tower Gardens
The nearest park to Millbank Court, these peaceful riverside gardens contain Rodin’s sculpture, ‘The Burghers Of Calais’:
St James’s Park
Skirted by three royal palaces (Westminster, St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace), St James’s Park is one of London’s best kept secrets and is a beautiful space to spend time in. It’s also notable as the location of Oliver Peyton’s Inn The Park restaurant with it’s unusual turf roof.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of London’s finest landscapes covering over 350 acres in the heart of the capital. The park provides facilities for many different leisure activities and sports as well as being the focal point for public events of all sizes. It also has several places to eat out including the Dell and the Lido Café
Green Park
Surrounded by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and the Broad Walk, Green Park covers 16 hectares and with St James’s Park and Hyde Park, forms a chain of open spaces in the centre of the city. It’s a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting Central London, and is particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather and as a healthy walking route to work for commuters.
Visit www.royalparks.gov.uk for more information on St James’s Park, Hyde Park and Green Park.
Battersea Park
One of London’s liveliest parks, Battersea park covers nearly 200 acres offers riverside walks and contains such attractions as Festival Gardens, the 100ft high Peace Pagoda (built by Buddhist monks and nuns in 1985 to commemorate Hiroshama Day) and Henry Moore’s carving of ‘Three Standing Figures’.
There are also sports facilities, playgrounds, a children’s zoo, a boating lake, an art gallery and a café. Special events include Bank Holiday funfairs and firework displays are held throughout the year. You can get more extensive information from any of the Park offices or by visiting: