Isabella Plantation, London

📍 Isabella Plantation Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HS My first encounter with rhododendrons—and what a spectacle! 🌈 Never knew they came in such vibrant hues—fiery reds, cotton-candy pinks, and sunset oranges clustering together like living flames 🔥. The entire garden feels like a floral labyrinth, with endless walls of cascading blooms that turn the forest into a waterfall of color. Bonus beauties: 🔵 Carpets of bluebells (see pic 3/17) 🌺 Last whispers of camellias lingering in the shade ℹ️ Visitor Essentials 🚗 Parking: Available near the entrance (with accessible restrooms—only hand-washing station is in the disabled toilet). 🚆 Getting There: 1️⃣ Take SW Railway from London Waterloo → Norbiton (25 mins) 2️⃣ Transfer to bus K3 → Warren Road Coombe 3️⃣ 15-min walk to the garden (All Oyster-card friendly!) ⏰ Opening Hours: Daily 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM 🎟️ Admission: FREE! (Nature’s best things always are 🌿) 🌺 Why This Spot? • Instagram’s dream backdrop (those flower tunnels? Magical.) • Serene woodland paths (dappled sunlight + birdsong = therapy) • Perfect for picnics (bring a blanket and pretend you’re in a Brontë novel) #LondonGardens #RhododendronSeason #RichmondPark #BluebellsOfLondon #WeekendVibes #FlowerPower #FreeInLondon