LONDON isn’t necessarily known for its gardens – but it does have some spectacular green spaces.
In fact Syon Park in Hounslow has just been named the ‘best public garden in London‘.
The gardens at Syon Park were named the best in London by White Stores, experts of outdoor living.
They looked at 240 gardens in total, totting up the best from factors like on-site attractions to Google ratings, reviews – even average amount of rainfall and sunshine.
Topping the table was Syon Park in Hounslow, West London.
The entire estate is one of the Duke of Northumberland‘s homes – its been owned by the family for over 400 years.
While it is still a family home, the house, along with the award-winning gardens are open to the public on certain days during the week.
Of course the Bath stone manor is impressive, but it’s the grounds that you have to check out this summer.
There’s 100 acres of parkland on the estate with trees, grassland, wildflower meadows and an ornamental lake.
One called it a “hidden gem” which “exceeded expectations.”
While you’re having a stroll around the gardens, it will be hard to miss the enormous glasshouse.
The conservatory has an enormous dome-shaped roof and was once used to grow exotic plants from countries like South Africa and Australia.
The building was neglected during World War One, but was restored in the late 1980s.
Fans of Netflix‘s Bridgerton might recognise Syon Park; the glasshouse conservatory was used as a venue for Lady Danbury’s ball in series two.
Kylie Minogue and Little Mix even filmed music videos in there.
If you want to visit the estate, Syon Park is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays between 10.30AM and 3.30PM.
Tickets to the gardens and conservatory start from £7 for adults, £5.50 for concessions and £3.50 for children (between 5-16).
If tickets are bought on the door it’s £1 more expensive.
While it’s a private home, some state rooms at Syon Park are open to explore.
It has a huge Great Hall with patterned tiled floor and Greek-style columns.
The Ante Room (essentially a waiting room) has gold detailing with paintings of Greek and Roman gods on the walls.
Others that visitors can see are the state dining room, drawing room, gallery, print room and Princess Victoria’s bedroom.
You can get a glimpse of the inner courtyard too which has a pretty fountain and neat hedges.
If you want to visit the whole estate, including the house, it’s a little more expensive – with an advance ticket, it costs £16.50 for adults.
For concessions it’s £15, children between 5-16 it’s £9.50 – children under five go free.
Again, entry on the door is an extra £1 on top of the online ticket price.