5 Beautiful Places to See Cherry Blossom in London
In March and April London literally turns pink. Cherry trees and magnolia bloom all over the city.
Here are 5 of the most beautiful places to see cherry blossom in London.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is one of the best places to see cherry blossom in London. The gorgeous colourful buildings give them a perfect backdrop.
Kensington Park Road – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Chepstow Villas – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Stanley Gardens – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Stanley Crescent – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Hyde Park
When you are around Hyde park during cherry blossom season, it’s worth to take a look inside and outside the park. Pink magnolia is currently blooming at Lancaster Gate, elegantly leaning over the white and pastel Victorian buildings.
In the the park, head to Kensington Gardens and you’ll shortly spot the vivid pompoms on the edges of the path.
Lancaster Gate – Photo: Urban Adventurer
Kensington Gardens – Photo: Urban Adventurer
St Paul’s
You can find two rosy cherry trees blooming in the south side of the St Paul’s exactly where The Blitz Monument is.
Wait for a red double decker to ride in front of the cathedral to take some iconic shots.
Regent’s Park
Cherry trees are all over Regent’s Park, but the best place is definitely the south side of Avenue Gardens and Chester Road.
Greenwich Park
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Walk beyond the Observatory and Planetarium and follow Blackheath Avenue until you reach a narrow path on your right-hand side leading to Rose Garden and Ranger’s House.
Note: These trees were not yet blooming when I visited them (on 20 March). It seems the best time to visit them is in early or mid-April.
+1 Swiss Cottage
Take Jubilee line and get off at Swiss Cottage station. Walk 5 minutes towards Swiss Cottage Library. Next to the library there is a small park with playground, called ‘Swiss Cottage open space’. Here you will find two rows of stunning cherry blossom trees on the two sides of the pavement. Enjoy!
Ready for your next adventure? London bars and restaurants with outside seating are being planned to reopen on 12 April, and reservations are already open. Check the best places for reunion.