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Green Spaces: Victoria Park, London

Submitted by richard on 30 May, 2008 - 16:38.

The judges of The Times 'Green Spaces' travel awards each month select their favourite nominations. GreenTraveller's Richard Hammond is one of the judges who, this month, selected the nomination for Victoria Park, London.

When I first went on the London Eye and looked across the capital, I was surprised by the amount of green areas you could see. The vista is largely thanks to the well-kept Royal Parks, but also to the many smaller council-run grounds such as Victoria Park.

The latter was founded in the mid-19th century in the East End area of Tower Hamlets and is bounded by two canals - Regents Canal to the west and Hertford Union Canal to the south. Its wide, tree-lined avenues, a fountain, and two small lakes makes it a wonderful example of an urban green space.

For many, it's a sanctuary away from the city; there are walkways for dog walkers and joggers, and open ground for picnics and weekend sport. It is also a popular venue for concerts and festivals and, like most public parks, it provides common ground for local residents and a haven where children can play.

Details: www.londontown.com

Previous nominations:
May: Llyn Peninsula, North Wales

"My favourite Green Space", by GreenTraveller's Richard Hammond: Lundy Island, Devon

Send in your own nomination. For details, see: Times Green Spaces

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