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It’s been a huge few months for Pokémon fans in London. October’s official pop-up immersive experience at Outernet was followed by the rare merch drop at the Natural History Museum from January, which was in turn followed by the Pokémon Europe International Championships at the ExCeL in Feb.
Now the Pokémon Company International has unveiled another attraction in the Big Smoke. This time it’s a Pokémon-themed green space called a ‘Pokopia Garden’, which opened this week and will be welcoming visitors until September.
So, what exactly is a Pokopia Garden? Well, it’s linked to spin-off video game Pokémon Pokopia, which was released in March and combines Pokémon with elements of life simulator-style games like Animal Crossing and Minecraft. The IRL gardens feature a selection of flora and elements inspired by the game, from terrariums and living walls to planters.
Better yet, the garden also contains virtual treasures for Pokémon fans. Players of Pokémon GO will be able to find new PokéStops and Gyms at Pokopia Gardens. London isn’t the only city with one of the gardens, with others popping up in Berlin and Paris.
London’s Pokopia Garden can be found at Acton Mount in west London. It opened on March 31 and will be open to the public (and free to visit) until September 30 2026. The nearest train station is Acton Town.
Pokopia Garden London. The Mount, Acton, W3 9NW.
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