Students who have been in the UK for more than a year have probably visited all the tourist cities and attractions. You may have been busy writing papers recently, but seeing the bright sunshine, blue sky and white clouds, and the breeze outside, you can't help but want to go out for a walk. Go out and visit the gardens. The gardens of all sizes in the UK are varied and rich in types. With such good weather, it would be a pity not to visit them. Here, I will summarize several famous gardens in the UK. Students may choose to visit the gardens that are relatively close to their cities on weekends. Girls who love beauty can dress up beautifully and take photos in the gardens, which is also a rare memory of studying abroad for a year.

Let's start with London. The most popular Garden Show last month was the Chelsea Centennial Flower Show. I had the opportunity to experience it in person. Although it rained a little from time to time, I felt the infinite enthusiasm of the British for the Garden. For more information about the Chelsea Flower Show, you can click here to read our previous article.

This year, the Queen came to see the theme garden jointly organized by her grandson Prince Harry's African charity Lesotho and B&Q, which shows the British people's love and respect for gardens. In addition to thousands of flower species, the Chelsea Flower Show also has many world-renowned gardeners who bring gardening ideas to thoroughly integrate the concept of gardens into life. It is said that the former US President Clinton and his wife named their daughter Chelsea after this.

Chelsea Physic Garden

After leaving the Chelsea Flower Show, you can walk a short distance to the Chelsea Physic Garden next to it. Although Chelsea Physic Garden is not as famous as the flower show, it also has a long history and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the UK. The garden was built in 1673. There are many plants with medicinal value in the garden, second only to the Oxford Botanical Garden in 1621. At first, Chelsea Physic Garden was used for teaching medicinal plants. At present, it has become an independent charity, which is maintained and developed with the support of the society. There are various gardens in Chelsea Physic Garden, such as the medicinal plant garden, the botanical garden and the world medical garden. In addition, the seasonal landscape of the garden and the unique displays such as "The Dicotyledon botanical family beds" and "The Monocotyledon order beds" are also available. Interested students may wish to go and study to increase their knowledge.

Address: 66 Royal Hospital Road Chelsea, London SW3 4HS

Nearest subway station: Sloane Square

Queen Mary’s Gardens

When it comes to the largest park in London, it must be Regent's Park. Regent's Park not only has more than 500 acres of green space, fat pigeons and lush trees, but also has a romantic and beautiful Queen Mary Rose Garden in its center. It is said that every summer when roses are in full bloom, there will be more than 30,000 roses and more than 400 varieties competing for beauty. The large armchairs in the rose garden for tourists to sit and lie on are so beautiful that you can lazily nest in them on sunny days, with romantic roses in your eyes, sweet fragrance in your smell, and birds chirping. Occasionally, you can also experience concerts from the Royal Academy of Music in the rose garden.

Address: Regent Park, London NW1 4NR

Nearest subway station: Regent's Park

Westminster Abbey Back Garden

The magnificence and solemnity of Westminster Abbey are well known to everyone. After visiting the cathedral, you will feel warm instantly when you walk into its back garden. It is not a real garden, but a residence of a small monastery. There are small fountains, small flowers and a few medicinal and aromatic plants in the garden. In front of the houses of several monastics, there are carefully trimmed flowers and plants, ponds, and very cute bird feeders. You will feel the delicate and loving attitude of the monastics towards life.

Address: 20 Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA

Nearest tube station: St Jame's Park, Westminster

Kew Garden

Kew Gardens. When you take the District Line to the station called Kew Garden, you will definitely be attracted by the shiny green outside the subway window. Get off the train with the crowd and you will arrive at the famous botanical garden of RHS. Kew Gardens, the full name is The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This is a natural plant oxygen bar. Compared with the busy center of London, Kew Gardens is simply a natural paradise. Don't underestimate Kew Gardens. At the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the seeds collected at each end of the British Dandelion Pavilion came from here, which shows its status in the hearts of the British. Kew Gardens is very large, and it is difficult to spend a day "wandering" around, but what you want is the atmosphere, not necessarily to walk through it, feeling nature is the most important thing. Since it is a plant, there will naturally be many greenhouse buildings, such as the Palm House and Temperate House, which are the landmarks of Kew Gardens. However, entering the greenhouse in the hot summer, I think it will cause heatstroke, so it is better to cool down under the big tree. Bring some homemade sandwiches and fruits, add some champagne or something, and have a few drinks while looking at the flowers and plants. Isn’t it quite pleasant?

Location: Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB

Nearest tube station: Kew Gardens

Kensington Roof Gardens

After seeing too many gardens on the ground, you may feel bored. Have you seen the sky garden? I'm not kidding, there is one in London, that is the famous Kensington Roof Gardens in Kensington, London. Once upon a time, probably in the 1830s, there were two good friends, Derry and Tom. One day, they felt bored and built a roof garden on the roof of their department store in Kensington. It is now the largest roof garden in Europe. After so many years, the department store is no longer there, but the roof garden still maintains its original appearance. This is the power of nature in the hearts of the homepage members! The sky garden now covers an area of more than 6,000 square meters and consists of three gardens, namely the Spanish garden, the Tudor garden, and the English woodland garden. Each garden has unique gardening decorations and flamingos. In addition, there is a 1.5-acre leisure and relaxation area. At night, when the lights of all London are on, you can enjoy the romantic night view of London while teasing the flamingos beside you. As a reminder, the gardens are generally open to the public free of charge, except for wealthy people who hold private climbs.

Address: 99 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA

Nearest tube station: High Street Kensington

If you don't want to go to London just to visit gardens, there are actually gardens worth exploring in the city where you live. For example, The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses in Birmingham; Botanical Gardens and Castle Gardens in Leicester; Burghley House Garden and Gunby Hall garden in Lincolnshire; Tatton Park and Dunham Massey Hall gardens in Manchester, etc. As long as you go out, you will be impressed by the romantic and beautiful gardens in the UK.

In the gardens of the UK, you can see not only beautiful flowers and plants, but also small potted plants, decorative gardening handicrafts and agricultural products that you like. Before returning home, it is also a good idea to collect some gardening handicrafts with British garden characteristics, toiletries such as rose and lavender handmade soaps, hand creams, shower gels, and scented candles, and bring them back as gifts for family and friends. Next time, I will sort out the British flower and herbal aromatherapy bath products.