Kyoto Garden at Holland Park

Holland Park is home to one of London's most stunning gardens. The Kyoto Garden provides a special Japanese-style setting that is ideal for contemplation and relaxation. West London's 22-hectare Holland Park is built around the remains of Holland House. The property, which was formerly known as Cope Castle, was once a magnificent mansion that throughout its history housed diplomats and wealthy families. It was constructed in 1605 but was destroyed in 1940's Blitz.

Kyoto Garden encircles Holland House, a Jacobean palace named for its second owner, the Earl of Holland, whose wife was the first person in England to produce dahlias successfully. Disraeli and Lord Byron, among others, visited Holland House in the 19th century, when it was a center of political and intellectual activity. However, during World War II, bombs largely damaged Holland House. These days, dahlias are still planted in Holland Park's 55 acres, which also have the Japanese-style Kyoto Gardens with koi carp and a bridge at the base of a waterfall.

The playground, which features a tyre swing, a large see-saw, a zip line, and a lot of climbing equipment, is a must-see for families. A second fenced-in play area is also available for younger children. Opera and open-air theater are presented in the park during the summer. It's the ideal place to chill with a book, reflect, or engage in samurai dueling to the death.

Address: Holland Park, Holland Park Ave, London W11 4UA, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7361 3000

Opening hours: 7:30AM - 8PM

Rating: 4.7/5.0, 8,398 Google reviews

Website: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/