I read another reviewer that said he's happy how people rate this so low and agree with him because Millbank Gardens is one of those places you hope no one else ever notices so you can keep it yourself. Hidden just off the Millbank, behind the Tate and the government buildings, it’s a small, patch of green where everything - noise, movement, tension - just stops. As a park, it's nothing special, really. There’s nothing flashy here. A few benches, a scattering of old trees, a narrow path or two. An outdoor gym...of sorts...but the peace is real and complete. You can sit and hear birdsong, wind through the leaves, and almost nothing else. I find this to be a little miracle in central London. Come here if you need to get away for while, get some space, or just a break from being a person in a city. I'm sure this park isn't for everyone but there is something special about this very simple and...
Read moreThis is a small urban park behind and to the west of the Tate Britain museum. What you find are two small rectangular shaped fields of grass surrounded by paved walking path. There are fairly tall trees providing green colour during the warmer months and a bit of shade. There is some exercise equipment here as well.
A good spot for local residents and others passing by seeking a place to rest their feet, potentially a good post-museum outdoor location on good weather days in...
Read moreDespite being located just behind the tourist hot spot of the Tate Britain art gallery, this small public gardens seems to be overlooked regularly by the masses, and I'm not sure why, because it's very pretty. It is quite small, but it's a lovely spot to sit peacefully, spend a little time with your thoughts. It's moments from some of London's busiest roads, but you'd really...
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