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Šetnja kroz Holand Park
Best time to visit
Late spring (May-June) for full rhododendron and azalea blooms, or autumn for the Japanese maples turning fiery red. Weekday mornings are the quietest, especially before 10am.
Budget tips
The park is completely free to enter with no ticketing required. Bring your own picnic rather than eating at the Belvedere restaurant, and you'll save significantly while enjoying the same beautiful garden views.
Recommended for
Garden lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Families with young children, Couples seeking quiet romance
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Šetnja kroz Holand Park translates to "Walk Through Holland Park" and this leafy escape in west London covers about 22 hectares of formal gardens, woodland, and sports grounds. The park sits on the former grounds of Holland House, a grand Jacobean mansion that was largely destroyed by bombing in 1940 during the Blitz.
Highlights: The Kyoto Garden, a Japanese garden gifted to London by the city of Kyoto in 1991, feels like stumbling into another world with its tiered waterfall, koi-filled pond, and perfectly pruned maples. Peacocks roam freely here and their piercing calls echo through the bamboo, creating a surreal contrast with the sound of traffic from Kensington High Street just beyond the treeline.
Insider tips
- Enter through the Abbotsbury Road gate to discover the quieter south side of the park first, avoiding Holland Park Avenue crowds.
- The Kyoto Garden gets busy by mid-morning; arrive at 8am when gates open for near-empty paths and the best peacock photo opportunities.
- Pack binoculars for the Ecology Centre and its wildflower meadow, where you might spot woodpeckers, kestrels, and even the occasional fox.
- Skip the Adventure Playground unless you're bringing children; instead head to the Dutch Garden for its spectacular seasonal tulip displays.
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