Parks

Introduction to Clapham Common

At over 85 hectares in size, Clapham Common is one of London’s largest, and oldest, public open spaces, situated between Clapham, Battersea and Balham.

Emma Cons Gardens is a small open space in Waterloo opposite the famous Old Vic Theatre, as well as shops and businesses on The Cut and Lower Marsh, and directly opposite Waterloo Railway Station.

Hatfields Green is a medium-sized public open space in the very north of Lambeth, close to the South Bank and River Thames.

Kennington Park is large and attractive Victorian-era public park, with winding paths and numerous mature trees, helping create a graceful, historic yet peaceful atmosphere.

A small open space in Herne Hill providing a vital ‘green lung’ for local residents.

Myatt's Fields Park is a medium-sized Victorian-era park located between Camberwell and Brixton.

Palace Road Nature Garden is based on the site of two large houses and their gardens, at 34 and 36 Palace Road, which were demolished in the 1980s.

A large Edwardian-era park located between Camberwell, Brixton and Herne Hill, which still contains many of its original heritage features.

St. John's Church Gardens is a small open space located in the middle of Waterloo, providing an important public space for relaxation, wildlife and gardening.

St. Mary's Gardens is a small open space in Waterloo and within easy travelling distance of Westminster, Albert Embankment and the South Bank.