A Softer City: West London Parks Worth Visiting
West London is full of green pockets that make space to slow down.
Whether you’re stretching your legs, chasing the kids, or just looking for somewhere to sit with a takeaway coffee, these parks deliver.
From blossom-filled spring walks to crisp winter mornings, here are West London parks that are worth visiting year-round.
Since 1926, the scenic Gunnersbury Park sitting squarely in Chiswick, Ealing and Brentford has been a public space.
The West London park contains the Georgian mansion and the lovely Gunnersbury Museum.
A gift from the affluent Rothschild family to the nation, Gunnersbury was first opened by Neville Chamberlain.
If you are a sporty person, then you’ll fancy the park’s access to cricket, tennis courts and other sporting activities in the new state-of-the-art sports hub.
Take your time and stroll the 3.7km circular park at your own pace.
Guunersbury is a 70-hectare park decorated with colourful green lawns, gardens, a woodland of bluebells and wildlife, a pond and a fully-stocked cafe to lounge about in.
Location: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Ln, London W3 8LQ
Located north of Hampton Court Palace, the Park is full of wonderful fauna and flora.
Opened in 1529, and home to roaming herds of red deer, the park is designated for scientific interest and has a Grade I heritage.
If you are in the mood to spot sneaky squirrels, deer and pigeons in the park, as well as enjoy the waterways, Bushy Park is for you.
Make sure to create time to visit military camp remnants from both World Wars and memories of the medieval farming system.
Location: Hampton Ct Rd, Hampton TW12 2EJ
A showstopper indeed and easily the best West London park.
Richmond Park is famous for its many herds of deer.
The park has many wildlife and nature trails, a golf course and a fab café.
Richmond is a very big park so try and set aside a day if you really want to see all it has to offer.
Location: Richmond Park, Surrey, TW10 5HS.
Sitting smack-bang on the old setting of Dollis Hill House, a 19th-century farmhouse, Gladstone Park sits on a hill with fantastic views overlooking the capital.
First opened in 1901, the park was named after Sir William Gladstone, who designed the house for summer camps and retreats. After a complete refurbishment, Gladstone Park has been open to locals since 2003.
The West London park is now home to bursting bloom gardens, a duck pond and state-of-the-art sports facilities for you to indulge and unwind.
Location: 52 Mulgrave Rd, London NW10 1BT
Home to Hanwell Zoo and its capybara, flamingoes, meerkats and lemurs, kids love visiting.
The park has a lovely café, kids playground, a millennium maze, tennis courts and a multi-use games area.
You could easily spend a whole day here.
Location: Brent Lodge, 204 Church Rd, London W7 3BP
World-famous, Kew Gardens is easily one of the most known botanic gardens in West London.
Believe the hype, Kew Gardens will blow your mind.
Some people may not regard Kew Gardens as a park but rather as a beautiful landscape garden with dedicated areas for species of plants.
If you love botany and appreciate flower arrangements, Kew Gardens should be on your list.
Location: Kew Gardens, London TW9 3AF
Brilliant at any time of the year, Crane Park experiences is busier in the Autumn as greens turn to orange and red.
Autumn transforms Crane Park into a magical woodland filled with crunchy leaves and beauty.
Overlooking the river and play area, the Grade II Crane Brick Tower towards the south of the park is fun to explore.
If you enjoy runs and jogs, you’ll find Crane Park a delight for your adventure and morning workout routine.
Location: Ellerman Ave, London TW2 6AA
Aside from the seven on our list, try other West London parks including:
- Ravenscourt Park
- Ealing Common
- Hampton Court Palace
- Chiswick House and Gardens
- Wormwood Scrubs Park
- Bishops Park
- Holland Park
- Syon Park
- Hyde Park
- Kensington Gardens
- Chelsea Physic Garden
Some of the parks contain full-size football pitches, play areas, a walled garden, baseball diamonds and spots for rugby, Lacrosse, and Gaelic football.
Explore and have fun!