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.

Cherry Blossom Notting Hill - Kensington Park Road

Kensington Park Road – Photo: Urban Adventurer

 

Cherry Blossom Notting Hill - Chepstow Villas

Chepstow Villas – Photo: Urban Adventurer

 

Cherry Blossom Notting Hill - Stanley Gardens

Stanley Gardens – Photo: Urban Adventurer

 

Cherry Blossom Notting Hill - Stanley Crescent

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.

 

Cherry Blossom - Lancaster Gate

Lancaster Gate – Photo: Urban Adventurer

 

Cherry Blossom - Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

 

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

Cherry Blossom - Greenwich Park

Image Source – @VisitGreenwich

 

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.