Best Parks Near Me

Home is important. But so is leaving it. Making the time to take walks in green spaces and escape busy city lives helps you to feel more relaxed and reduce feelings of stress. Just taking time for yourself will give you a chance to reboot, problem solve and find clarity. As you are walking, this will also bring all the benefits of looking after your physical health too. 

So… now you’re sold on the idea of visiting green spaces around London, which ones are within walking distance from you? 

What are the best green spaces near the Finsbury Park community? 

1) You guessed it. Finsbury Park – only a 5 minute walk away from Gravity Co-Living Finsbury. 

Finsbury Park should be your local go-to park. It's big in size and has gardens, outdoor sports facilities and even a boating lake.

2) Woodberry Wetlands – only a 15 minute walk away from Gravity Co-Living Finsbury.  

A nature reserve? In London? Yep, you heard that right. Woodberry Wetlands is perfect for a walk around the water. You might even spot some wildlife. 

3) Clissold Park – only a 10 minute walk away from Gravity Co-Living Finsbury. 

Take a trip to Clissold Park most known for the birds, goats and a herd of fallow deer. They also have a river, a lake and sports facilities for you to use. 

4) Abney Park and Stoke Newington Common – only a 25-minute walk from Gravity Co-Living Finsbury.

Abney Park is one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ garden cemeteries of London. Walking around the overgrown cemetery gives you a complete escape from the city and is strangely idyllic. If you don't fancy that - head over to Stoke Newington Common close by.  

What are the best green spaces near the Camden Lock community?

1) Regents park – only a 10 minute walk away from Gravity Camden Lock.

Feeling royal? Regents Park is one of the Royal Parks of London with a huge collection of 12,000 roses. If you are looking for some entertainment, keep an eye on the open-air theatre. Best yet, download the Music For Trees app for an immersive soundscape that combines original music composition with trees that inspired them. 

2) Primrose Hill – only a 20 minute walk away from Gravity Camden Lock.

For the famous panoramic views over Regent’s Park and the city beyond, head over to Primrose Hill during sunset. 

3) Hampstead Heath – only a 30 minute walk away from Gravity Camden Lock.

Walking aorund Hampstead Heath is a day out in itself and has everything you would want from a park. Bring a towel and take a dip in the natural swimming ponds. 

4)Hyde Park – only a 50 minute walk away from Gravity Camden Lock

Arguably the most famous and largest of the Royal Parks in London. Hyde Park is perfect for a bike ride or a group picnic. 

So now what? It's time to get out and go for a walk. If you find any other green spaces around the community that you would like to recommend, please share them on our Gravity Co-Living App.