A symmetrical view of the door into the Orangery, with lilac wisteria adorning the wall on either side. — The Orangery café at Ham House | © National Trust images Chris Davies

Gardens and parks in London

Fluffy white and pink blossom starts appearing on trees and hedgerows across London from late March.

A girl playing at Morden Hall Park, with fluffy white blossom in the foreground of the shot

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Things to do at Morden Hall Park

Visit the mini orchard outside the Stableyard to see Merton variety fruit trees in blossom. From mid to late May the horse chestnut trees blossom into shades of brilliant white, with snow-like flowers lining the avenues. And the hedgerows and path in the North Park look particularly lovely, lined with hawthorn and blackthorn blossom.

A close up of pale pink fluffy apricot blossom against a brick wall in the kitchen garden at Ham House

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The garden at Ham House

With an orchard of apricot, cherry, plum apple, pear and peach trees, there's always plenty of colourful blossom to see at Ham House. Historical records show that there's been an orchard at the house since at least 1609. So these trees are similar to those that owners of the house in days gone by would have enjoyed.

A carpet of bright yellow daffodils in the foreground, with a large pink magnolia tree against a blue sky

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The garden at Osterley Park

Spot the Great White Cherry in the Winter Garden this spring, also known as Prunus 'Tai Haku', with its brilliant white petals making a beautiful backdrop to your visit. Plum, pear and apple trees blossom from mid April, attracting bees busily collecting pollen and a colourful pink magnolia flowers

A close up of fluffy white apple blossom against a bright blue sky, with a bee resting in the centre of one of the flowers

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Explore the garden at Fenton House

From April to May, 27 different varieties of apple tree burst into flower at Fenton House in the 300 year old orchard. The blossom is pink when the flowers first bloom, fading to white as the season progresses. Small ornamental cherry trees blossom along the South Walk too, providing a lovely backdrop for photos. Open Fridays, Sundays and on bank holidays, 11am-4pm, March-October.

From a myriad of roses at Morden Hall Park to over 1200 colourful lavender plants in full bloom at Ham House, National Trust gardens across London are filled with colour throughout the summer.

The Cherry Garden at Ham House and Garden, London

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The garden at Ham House

The Cherry Garden bursts into flower during June and July, with over 1,200 lavender plants flowering, bringing vibrant colour and delicate fragrance to the garden. The Kitchen Garden is in full flow at this time of year too. Carrots, beetroot, broad beans and spinach nestle amongst rarer varieties including including salsify, skirret and scorzonera, keeping the garden true to its 17th century origins. The produce is used in the Orangery Café, sold in veg bags or donated to the Richmond Food Bank.

The Garden House in the Pleasure Grounds at Osterley Park and House, Middlesex

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The garden at Osterley Park

Mrs Child’s Flower Garden is in full bloom during summer, with a colourful display of flowerbeds radiating out from the Garden House. Flowerbeds are filled with campanulas, sisyrinchiums, lupins, geraniums and peonies, contrasted by taller plants and shrubs, making it a real summer highlight. And you can spot lemons growing in the Garden House, too, echoing Mrs Child’s original planting scheme.

A close up of two white roses, with frilly petals

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Explore the garden at Fenton House

From June the Rose Garden at Fenton House can easily be identified with stems bowing under the weight of scented blooms. Cottage garden in style and feel, the roses are under planted with traditional cottage favourites like phlox, foxgloves, poppies and London Pride which combine for a dazzling display.

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The garden at Rainham Hall

Drop by this free Community Garden during summer and treat yourself to a peaceful walk along meandering borders, filled with colourful mixed perennials including alliums, vinca and euphorbia. The herb garden spiral will be flourishing, and the kitchen garden will be coming to life, filled with tomatoes, peas, globe artichoke, kale, chard, salad, carrots, beetroot and potatoes.

A green meadow area backed by trees, with bright blue sky and a few white fluffy clouds, at Runnymede, Surrey

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Meadows at Runnymede

Grasses and wildflowers grow long giving the meadows a hazy colour, perfect for keen photographers. There are plenty of shady patches to enjoy under the trees of Coopers Hill Woods and the cafe will be on hand with cooling treats.