Botanical Gardens near London

9 locations
Ages 0–12

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Barbican Conservatory

Barbican Conservatory

Botanical Garden · Ages 3+

Hidden tropical conservatory on the 3rd/4th floor of the Brutalist Barbican complex in London's City, home to over 1,500 species of exotic plants, palms, ferns and tropical blooms. Visitors wander past koi carp ponds, terrapin enclosures and peaceful water features while exploring two main houses: a larger tropical section and an arid plant house upstairs.

Sky Garden

Sky Garden

Botanical Garden · All Ages

London's highest public garden spanning three floors across 35-37 at 155 metres above the City. Lush landscaped terraces with Mediterranean and South African plants lead to observation decks and an open-air terrace with 360-degree views of iconic landmarks including Tower Bridge, the Shard and St Paul's Cathedral. Multiple restaurants and bars offer dining and drinks.
Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens

Botanical Garden · All Ages

A vast 265-acre Royal Park in central London. Explore the Albert Memorial, Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Round Pond, and Elfin Oak woodland sculpture; peaceful tree-lined avenues and formal gardens throughout.
Kyoto GardenKyoto Garden

Kyoto Garden

Botanical Garden · Ages 2+

A serene Japanese garden gifted by Kyoto to celebrate UK-Japan friendship, featuring a cascading waterfall, koi-filled pond, and roaming peacocks. Manicured Japanese landscaping with stone lanterns, cherry blossoms in spring, and woodland serenity despite urban location. Perfectly compact at 20-30 minutes to explore, nestled within Holland Park's 54 acres of children's playgrounds, trails, and cafes.
Golders Hill Park Zoo

Golders Hill Park Zoo

Zoo · Ages 2+

Free zoo within a Victorian parkland setting on the edge of Hampstead Heath, home to ring-tailed lemurs, fallow deer, flamingos, wallabies and exotic birds. Complemented by a children's playground with castle-themed climbing structures, formal gardens, and a small café. Accessible via Golders Green tube station or scenic woodland walks from central Hampstead.
Horniman Museum and Gardens

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Natural History Museum · All Ages

Free museum and 16-acre gardens in South London with eclectic collections spanning natural history, musical instruments, and world cultures. Highlights include a famous stuffed walrus, hands-on musical instrument displays, aquarium, butterfly house, animal walk with alpacas and rabbits, and a peaceful Sound Garden with interactive exhibits. Beautiful landscaped gardens offer picnic areas and panoramic views of London.
Chiswick House and Gardens

Chiswick House and Gardens

Botanical Garden · Ages 3+

Historic 65-acre English landscape garden with a neo-Palladian villa, bridges, cascades, statues and ancient trees. Home to ponds with ducks and geese, plus a working Kitchen Garden and family-friendly events and holiday programmes for children aged 3-12. Small playground with adjacent cafés serving wood-fired pizzas.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Botanical Garden · All Ages

Sprawling 326-acre UNESCO World Heritage botanical garden with 50,000+ living plants across Victorian glasshouses including the iconic Palm House and tropical Temperate House. Children's Garden designed for ages 2-12 features water play with giant lily pad stepping stones, treehouse canopy walk around a 200-year-old oak, bamboo tunnels, and earth-science activities like wormhole slides. Beyond that: climbing the 18m Treetop Walkway, exploring Kew Palace, the Great Pagoda, and discovering seasonal highlights like orchids and bluebells.
Isabella Plantation

Isabella Plantation

Botanical Garden · All Ages

A 40-acre woodland garden featuring spectacular evergreen azaleas, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias that peak in late April and early May. Multiple ponds and streams wind through diverse plant collections including rare exotics and native species, creating habitats for birds, butterflies and moths. Well-maintained paths connect themed gardens, with log-marked trails of varying lengths through the fenced woodland.

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