He said Bowles was ‘making out that he was disgusted by the manner in which they gather information and use things against people’. While waiting for police, the defendant told Bunn he would understand if he knew what they did at GCHQ. In one corner of Regents Park is a pretty garden surrounded by high hedges – a secret spot waiting for you to find it. Named after the wife of King George V, the gardens opened in 1932, with the rose garden completed in 1934.

When staff attempted to stop him, he could be heard saying: ‘Oh, I can’t ride a bike here? I didn’t know.’ From beautiful gardens to historical parks, London has many inviting green spaces to visit. In fact, 40% of London is green spaces – you just need to know where to go! This post lists everything from the best wildlife walks and woodland trails to enchanting flower beds and grand parks. Aldwych, which runs by the Strand and between Temple and Holborn Tube stations, has been closed between Waterloo Bridge and Kingsway.

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The London Ambulance Service added: ‘We were called at 3.37am today (29 October) to reports of a road traffic collision on Aldwych, WC2R. A walk through the park reveals several exciting attractions. These include the Albert Memorial, the Serpentine Gallery, and the Italy Garden, with its historic water basins, fountains, and sculptures. Families with children should also visit the Diana Memorial Playground, where a large wooden ship invites them to play.

So, what does the Green Chain walk entail? The entire trail is a 50-mile walk snaking through unexpected greenery and attractions hidden between London suburbs. The real draw of this walk is that it is built for locals, not tourists, giving visitors a chance to see an authentic part of London, away from the millionaire flats. Most importantly, this is a welcome retreat for city-dwellers. In addition to a lush urban jungle, Sky Garden boasts spectacular 360° views of the city and is a fantastic spot for watching the sunset. It’s worth noting that Sky Garden is naturally ventilated, with the exception of the restaurants; therefore, expect the temperature inside to be similar to outside and dress accordingly. The Elizabeth line will run a special service with 12 trains per hour on the central section (Paddington-Abbey Wood) on Sunday 18 September to provide further transport options for customers. The East and West sections will operate as normal. Further information is available via TfL Journey Planner. That roads and public transport in and around central London will be very busy.London Underground and rail services will be the best ways to get around central London.The garden at St Dunstan in the East is one of London’s most unusual green spaces and one of the capital’s best quirky attractions. The garden is in the ruined nave of the old St Dunstan in the East parish church, which was bombed and almost completely destroyed in 1941 during the London Blitz. After the war, it was decided not to rebuild the church, turning it into a garden instead. Today, sitting in the garden gives some welcome peace from the busy streets around. The nave is filled with trees and shady places to sit, and fragrant star jasmine grows around the old arched windows.

Road closures remain in place. Enquiries into the circumstances continue. At this stage, the incident is not being treated as terror-related.’ Kew Gardens is home to the most miniature royal palace, which was resided in from the early 18th century. In addition, there’s an 18th-century pagoda and a Treetop walkway; climbing to the top of these is a great chance to look out over the vast expense of greenery. Plan your journey in advance with the TfL Go app or our Journey Planner, and where possible, travel when it is less busy Given the likely demand on public transport within London during this period, passengers may wish to consider walking to their final destinations within the capital, if practical and possible. Some road closures will also be in place.Plan your route depending on which of the many visitor attractions most takes your fancy. Do you prefer deer parks, 12th-century abbeys, colourful graffiti, or going deep into the woods? Don’t miss the medieval Eltham Palace and Gardens, which was renovated into an art-deco mansion in the 1930s, the local gems at Horniman Museum, and the dinosaurs at Chrystal Palace Park. Escape the hustle and bustle with this tranquil jungle oasis in the most unlikely of places atop one of the most famous landmarks in London. Located in the heart of the city, Sky Garden is London’s highest public garden on the 43rd floor of the Walkie Talkie building. Richmond Park is the largest park in the city and the largest urban park in Europe. It was named Richmond after the reign of Henry VII. In 1625 Charles I brought his court to Richmond to escape the plague and turned it into a park for deer and fallow deer by fencing it, then it was opened to the public.