20 parks & green spaces in Greater London prime for a walk

But there are many more lesser-known beauty spots as well. 

Around 3,000 parks cover almost 18 per cent of London, so there is green space abound in the capital, ideal for a walk any time of year. 

So if you’re looking to discover new patch of London, be that near Bromley, Richmond, Croydon or East London, here are 20 great parks and green spaces you may not have discovered yet. 

20 of London best but lesser known parks & green spaces

These green spaces were originally selected by shoe brand Clarks, which looked at the least reviewed but best rated spots in London on TripAdvisor as part of a 2020 UK-wide initiative to highlight Britain’s best parks, forests, beaches and hiking trails.

1. Elmstead Woods, Bromley 

Nearest station: Elmstead Woods (Southeastern)

2. Upminster Park, Havering 

Nearest station: Upminster (District Line, London Overground, c2c)

3. Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve, Croydon 

Nearest station: Sanderstead (National Rail) or Addington Village (Tramlink)

4. Happy Valley Park, Croydon 

Nearest station: Coulsdon South (Southern, Thameslink)

5. York House Gardens, Twickenham 

Nearest station: St Margarets (South Western Railway)

6. Terrace Gardens, Richmond Hill

Nearest station: Richmond (District Line, London Overground, South Western Railway)

7. Ham Common, Richmond

Nearest station: Richmond (District Line, London Overground, South Western Railway)

8. Crane Park, Twickenham

Nearest station: Whitton (South Western Railway)

9. Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield 

Nearest station: Turkey Street (London Overground)

10. Canbury Gardens, Kingston

Nearest station: Kingston (South Western Railway)

11. Eastbury Manor House, Barking 

Nearest station: Upney (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line)

12. Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield 

Nearest station: Turkey Street (London Overground)

 

13. Beddington Park, Sutton

Nearest station: Hackbridge (Southern, Thameslink)

14. Hornchurch Country Park, Havering

Nearest station: Elm Park (District Line, Hammersmith & City Line)

15. Cheam Park, Sutton

Nearest station: Cheam (Southern)

16. Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster 

Nearest station: Upminster (District Line, London Overground, c2c)

17. Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Ilford 

Nearest station: Gants Hill (Central Line)

18. Scadbury Park, Bromley 

Nearest station: Sidcup or Chislehurst (Southeastern)

19. Bedfont Lakes Country Park, Hounslow 

Nearest station: Ashford (South Western Railway)

20. Cely Woods, Upminster 

Nearest station: Upminster (District Line, London Overground, c2c)