Park

N10 3JN [map]

Extensive ancient woods in suburban north London, together with a disused railway line reclaimed as open space and supporting a variety of wildlife habitats.

EN2 9JB [map]

A Country Park with important woodland and grassland, and large open spaces for jogging, dog walking and other casual recreation.

W8 6LU [map]

Holland Park contains an extensive woodland for central London, and supports a surprising range of mammals, birds and insects, including peacocks.

The Old Stable Yard, Holland Park, Ilchester Place, W8 6LU [map]

The Ecology Centre at Holland Park promotes awareness and understanding of biodiversity and the local environment through formal and informal education.

76 Holland Park Avenue, W11 3RB [map]

All London Underground stations operate a strict No Smoking policy.

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A fine area of hilly countryside, containing grassland, ancient hedgerows and a small ancient wood.

450 Staines Rd, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 5AB [map]

A large area of grassland, valuable for birds, reptiles and rare plants, and a popular open space for local people.

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The flower-rich chalk grassland and ancient woodland make this one of the best sites for butterflies in London.

RM14 2XT [map]

One of the most natural river corridors in London, with nationally important wetlands at the lower end and ancient alder woods further upstream.

UB5 5ST [map]

One of the richest grassland sites in London, with both wet and dry pastures and a wealth of plant life.

BR5 1DA [map]

This country park contains some flower-rich grassland and ancient woodland, as well as several interesting old ponds.

Southbank, SE1 7XZ [map]

Jubilee Gardens was created in 1977 to mark the Queens Silver Jubilee and sits at the heart of Londons cultural centre, South Bank.

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This green belt site is home to a wonderful variety of waterfowl and wading birds, throughout the year.

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A large common with a good range of high quality wildlife habitats, including both acid and chalk grassland and ancient woodland.

1 Cressfield Close, NW5 4BN [map]

A small city farm with a wide range of livestock, poultry and horses.

Messina Avenue, NW6 4LD [map]

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This ancient wood has a wonderful spring display of bluebells.

Courland Grove, SW8 2PX [map]

Larkhall Park includes a dog-free children's play area and a popular café.

SE16 5DZ [map]

A wonderful pond, managed as an educational nature reserve.