Thought that gardens are boring? Think again – London is blooming with rooftop gardens abrim with greenery and some of the best views in the capital.
From Sky Garden to Fen Court, these are the best rooftop gardens in London everyone needs to visit at least once.
Sky Garden
At the top of any rooftop garden list, this cavernous aircraft hanger of a greenhouse is perched atop 20 Fenchurch Street. The space offers 360 degrees views of the capital, complete with observation decks and an open-air terrace.
The venue features an array of restaurants and regular events, and a view that never fails to wow.
SKY GARDEN, 20 FENCHURCH STREET, EC3M 8AF
WWW.SKYGARDEN.LONDON
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Crossrail is famous for being decidedly under the ground, hewn from the London stone by giant diggers. But when it hits Canary Wharf the above-ground station also boasts an even above-ground roof garden and it’s splendid.
The 300 metre garden is fully enclosed, has palm trees growing like it’s the jungle, an oasis in the concrete jungle.
CROSSRAIL PLACE, CANARY WHARF, E14 5AB
WWW.CANARYWHARF.COM
Kew Gardens Aerial Walkway
Mention gardens and London in the same sentence and you’ll instantly think of Kew Gardens.
The Royal Botanic Gardens in South West London is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of London’s best days out. While most of the garden action takes place where plants naturally grow, in the ground, the aerial walk way takes you to where they grow to, that is 100ft in the air as you take in trees as you seldom enjoy them.
The magical experience is a chance to enjoy the majesty of nature, and the genius of Kew.
RICHMOND, TW9 3AB
WWW.KEW.ORG
Sky Garden
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Kew Gardens Aerial Walkway
