Tabard Gardens — Attraction in London

This long rectangle is a great size for a residential park so close to London Bridge. Surrounded by 5-storey buildings from the 1930s it doesn’t feel overlooked.

It has a kind of orchard-vibe due to long paths, how the trees are laid out and hedges allowed to merge with fencing.

It is broadly separated into 3 parts, the Northern end being mostly open; the middle a ‘Nature park’ which seems to have some issues with vandalism but nice nonetheless, and the Southern end is playground and sports.

The playground has two sections, a little baby bit that feels a bit odd (you can’t see any other kids in the other bit) and then a pretty well setup main playground. Only the big swings are missing.

Sports-wise, you have 3 table tennis tables; the outdoor gym, a basketball court and sizeable astroturfed football courts. Definitely enough to keep you going.

Whether you want to picnic on the grass, find a bench for some thoughts or be more active, there’s a lot going on here.

We popped in while changing busses nearby and are glad we found this gem, just one road back from the main road. It’s...

A nice greeny area in the middle of Borough that's frequented by locals from the surrounding buildings. A mixture of residents and medical students tend to make the most of it during the summer months. Otherwise it's used for dog walkers and runners the rest of the year. For sunbathers, you can enjoy the sun for most of the day until 3 to 4 hours before sunset; the position of the buildings blocks out the sun completely. There's also a five a side football pitch surrounded by a cage, which can be booked in advance. Over all, nothing too special but still a nice place to relax and get away from the concrete...

Moved here end of last year and absolutely adore this place. I overlook the green park area from my living room and its mostly quiet, plenty of people use it for exercise for themselves, families or their dog. Plenty of benches to sit and relax, or a nature trails, picnic area, memorial as well as basketball and football facilities and a static outside gym. You'd hardly know you were in SE1 as it's so quiet, low traffic and pretty, but easy reach of the bridges and busy high street. Adore...