🇬🇧 Visiting the Queen's Backyard: Buckingham Palace Gardens 🌸🏰

Due to the pandemic in 2020, visitor numbers to Buckingham Palace plummeted. So, Her Majesty’s private gardens were opened to the public—both to share their beauty and to help balance the royal books! 💰👑 Unlike the meticulously designed gardens of other European palaces, Buckingham Palace’s grounds embrace natural British landscapes—think sprawling lawns, winding paths, and wildflower borders. 🌿🌼 What You Can Do: Stroll freely around the open sections, admiring the palace from unique angles. Picnic on the lawns (a first-time privilege this year!). Grab coffee, sandwiches, or ice cream from nearby food trucks. Forgot a picnic blanket? The gift shop’s got you covered (very clever, huh?). 😉🛍️ Guided Tour Perks: Explore restricted areas like the Rose Garden and the magnificent Waterloo Vase. Learn about the Metasequoia (dawn redwood)—a tree once thought extinct until rediscovered in China! 🌲🇨🇳 Fun fact: While guided tours have long been available, this marks the first time visitors can roam (and picnic!) freely across much of the garden. 📍 Pro tip: Combine your visit with the palace’s State Rooms for the full royal experience! #BuckinghamPalace #RoyalGardens #LondonTravel #VisitLondon #QueenElizabeth