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Isabella Plantation

Watching south-west Londoners mistake chugging around Richmond Park in their 4x4s for a day in the country isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, but the traffic-free Isabella Plantation is a real oasis. Established during the 1950s, the ornamental woodland garden consists of clearings, ponds and streams and is planted with ferns, exotic trees and shrubs. It’s particularly striking during April and May when the azaleas and rhododendrons put on their annual show.

Richmond Park (nearest gates Ham or Ladderstile), Surrey (8948 3209/ www.royalparks.org.uk)

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By roym - Apr 19 2011

If I may throw my 2p in, leathermarket gardens; http://bit.ly/hOB3Mx
and St Lukes gardens off kings road are also lovely; http://bit.ly/hOeV7O

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By Antonella Vianello - Apr 22 2010

Westminster Abbey Cloysters and gardens was absolutely beautiful to visit after many years of being in Venice. I took the opportunity to see it again whilst taking a friend around London. it was absolute bliss. have got quite a few snapshots too.

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By Perla Jinich - Apr 14 2010

Best cultural events from June 14 to 19th, 2010

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