Battersea Park

Battersea Park is one of London’s largest parks and there’s a lot to see there. These include the boating lake and the avenues of trees as well as several statues. One, recently cleaned, stands proudly in memory of soldiers of the 1st world war.

The Millennium Bridge revisited

The well known and now stable suspension bridge from the Tate Modern to St Paul’s is a familiar sight across the Thames…

At an exhibition

With many fascinating exhibitions to see in London at present here’s just one curious visitor to the Tate Modern …

At the Tate

These three were sitting quietly in one of the Tate Modern’s cafes – not in an American diner!

Ally Pally’s Rose Window

From the facade of Alexandra Palace ….

In the grounds of Alexandra Palace

The palace is such a landmark. But the grounds are lovely, too. This is a view to the East of ‘Ally Pally’.

A Greenway Greenhouse

Agatha Christie’s summer house in Devon, called Greenway has wonderful grounds and a fine view of the River Dart to be glimpsed through the trees. In the walled garden greenhouses grow fruits such as figs and peaches:

Priory Park in Haringey

Priory Park has large open grassy spaces, an ornamental garden, tennis courts, a paddling pool, café, and more….

The Chelsea Physic Garden

Established in 1673, by the Society of Apothecaries of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible and useful plants. 

A magical garden at Buckfast Abbey

There are beautiful gardens in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey in Devon.

The abbey is awe inspiring and the gardens so tranquil.