Green Attractions in London

If you want to make your trip to London a sustainable one, look out for the Green Tourism for London logo. Green Tourism for London is London's official green accreditation scheme.

All the attractions below have been independently audited before receiving their Green Tourism for London award. Visit the Green Tourism for London website for a full list of award winners.

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Kew Gardens is a World Heritage Site located in 300 acres of beautiful landscape beside the River Thames in South West London. Spend the day wandering around the spectacular gardens, where you'll discover six magnificent glasshouses and a remarkable collection of plants from all over the world, including more than 14,000 trees.

London Wetland Centre

The London Wetland Centre boasts 105 acres of beautiful lakes, reedbeds and marshes, which attract thousands of wild birds each year, as well as lots of other animals. There's also a visitor centre, café, theatre and children's adventure area, plus a packed schedule of family-friendly events.

ZSL London Zoo

At ZSL London Zoo, you can come face-to-face with some of the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet. Situated in Regent's Park, right in the heart of London, London Zoo has more than 12,000 amazing animals to discover, from spiders and jellyfish to gorillas and giraffes.

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London Canal Museum

The London Canal Museum tells the story of London's canals: their people, cargoes, boats and trade, and the horses that pulled the boats. The museum is housed in a former ice warehouse, and you can learn about the Victorian trade in natural ice, brought from Norway to keep London cool.

Arcola Theatre

Well-respected for its new plays, classic drama, comedy and music, the Arcola Theatre also has an impressive green programme. Activities include bottle recycling, building facilities from old sets, international green theatre partnerships, and using a hydrogen fuel cell to power LED lighting.

Chelsea Physic Garden

Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673, making it the second oldest botanic garden in England. The three-and-a-half-acre garden contains the oldest rock gardens in Europe and the largest outdoor olive tree in Britain, plus lots of fascinating and rare plants.