Anyone in London?

[adrian_turtle]

I will be in London next week, July 14 to July 20, with Redbird and Cattitude. Might any of you fine people be interested in getting together there? We are covid-cautious in the sense of masks or outdoors, and of course we'll mask outdoors if anyone else wants. We will have a garden in Finchley and I hear tell there are other pleasant outdoor spaces in London.

I'd also be delighted to hear of interesting places one might look at. Especially ones that don't require too much walking. I'd love to see Kew Gardens, but there are joint limitations to be considered.

Comments

[liv]

Kew Gardens is really quite a long way away from Finchley. The Tube planning page reckons over an hour travel with multiple changes. I recommend Hampstead Heath, particularly Golders Hill Park which is the section of it right in the neighbourhood. The Heath has a mix of formal gardens and managed natural landscape; it focuses very much on native plants and ecologies, whereas Kew is all about collecting and showcasing exotic (from the point of view of Britain) plants.

[oursin]

I too was going to recommend Hampstead Heath - plus Kenwood for a spot of art - Waterlow Park is pleasant and close to Highgate Cemetery - this is now ticketed entrance for both sides but if you are into historic cemeteries, recommended.

You'll also be quite close to Alexandra Palace and Park

Regents Park is fairly easily reachable from Finchley - Tube to Camden Town.

A bit further afield but not as far as Kew, the Chelsea Physic Garden.

[adrian_turtle]

Thank you! I've had enough of cemeteries for the time being, but the physic garden seems wonderful! Kenwood also seems like it might appeal. I hope we have good weather.