I instantly felt the cold wind on my face as I walked out the front door and tried to close it quietly behind me. I pulled my hoodie over my head as I turned left, heading downhill. It was 5am on a Sunday in mid-March, and I left home for a long walk as part of my weight loss journey. As far as I can remember, I always loved walking, and since I lack the motivation to work out at the gym, I decided to turn one of my favourite hobbies into an aerobic exercise. I walk for at least 2 hours three times a week, and it was one of those mornings when I went for a walk despite the cold or rain. The goal was to walk all the way to Greenwich Park, although I wasn't sure if I would make it.
I came back from a trip to the north of England a day before and was pretty exhausted, but I didn't want to make any excuses, so I got out of bed that morning. The most important thing was to get some exercise. I picked up the pace after reaching the main road at the bottom of the hill, then I took a short break to catch my breath and admire the sky. I'm more motivated than ever to lose weight, as I want to go back to being fit and healthy and walking down the streets of London at sunset is something I've come to appreciate. I was turning left when I spotted a magnolia in bloom from the corner of my eye on the other side of the road.
I stopped, pulled out my phone and crossed the road to have a closer look at the tree and flowers. Early spring is one of my favourite times of the year; it's fascinating to see nature bloom after winter. I love looking for flowers, taking the time to admire them and then capturing the moment. It makes my walks feel more adventurous, and that's why I couldn't help but make a quick detour. The beautiful magnolia tree reminded me that it had been nearly a year since I moved to London. I came in May last year, and it was too late to see the cherry blossom, so it's my first cherry blossom season in London, and I already love it!
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| White cherry blossoms in Sussex Gardens |
Are There Cherry Blossoms in London
London isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cherry blossoms, at least, it didn't cross mine until I came across some videos on TikTok about cherry blossoms in London. As someone who consumes mostly Japanese media, I have always wanted to visit Japan in spring to see the beautiful cherry blossoms just like in anime and dramas. After finding out there are many cherry blossom trees in London, I was looking forward to seeing them. But I arrived after the season and was pretty disappointed, so I can't tell you enough how excited I am about my first cherry blossom season in London.
Are there really cherry blossoms in London? Yes, and I've already seen some of them, as shown in the pictures I took above. Cherry blossoms aren't limited to London; you can see them in most cities and towns in the UK, but let's focus on London. I saw my first cherry blossom of the season in Greenwich Park, but it wasn't during one of my early morning walks. I went there to look for cherry blossoms as Greenwich Park is one of the best places to see them here in London. Although I found a cherry blossom on that day, it was too early to see them in full bloom.
The most beautiful cherry blossoms I've seen so far were at Sussex Gardens in Paddington. I was having a bad day after missing a train for a day trip, so I decided to explore Paddington since I didn't want to head back home, and that's how I stumbled upon Sussex Gardens. It isn't big, but it's one of the most beautiful gardens I've seen, and there were so many people taking photos. It made me feel better to walk under those beautiful cherry blossoms after having a bad start to the day. My mood improved so much that I headed to Battersea Park, which is also known for its beautiful cherry blossoms.
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| Cherry blossoms in Sussex Gardens |
When Is The Cherry Blossom Season
The picture above was taken in Sussex Gardens on 18th March. I also visited Battersea Park on the same day, and the cherry blossoms were already in full bloom even though most trees start flowering in mid-March and peak towards the end of the month. So the best time to see cherry blossoms is towards the end of March and the beginning of April; they can bloom earlier or later in the month, depending on the weather. I visited 3 cities during a recent trip to the north of England, and I got to admire cherry blossoms in 2 cities while they hadn't flowered yet in another.
London is such a big city that it will depend on where you're located. There were barely any cherry blossoms when I went to Greenwich Park the last time, yet they were in full bloom in Paddigton just a few days later. If you are planning to see cherry blossoms in London, do your research based on your location. Social media is a good way to stay up to date, especially TikTok. The most common type of cherry blossoms you'll find in London are the pink, pale pink and white flowers. In addition to the cherry blossoms, you can also see flowers such as magnolias, snowdrops, yellow daffodils and tulips in London.
Although the tulips bloom around April and May, I'm actually going to visit a tulip farm in April. Now that you know there are cherry blossoms in London, where do you actually have to go to see them? Commuting in a big city like London can be costly and take time, so if possible, it's best to plan your activities in the same area. When I went on a day out in central London the other day, I planned my activities around Trafalgar Square so I wouldn't have to travel all over the city. You don't want to go all the way to Battersea Park for the cherry blossoms, have lunch in Kensington, then go for drinks in Ealing.
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| Cherry blossoms in Battersea Park |
Where Are the Cherry Blossoms In London
I was pleasantly surprised to find such beautiful cherry blossoms in Sussex Gardens in Paddington. Most people wouldn't think of going there to see cherry blossoms in London, and that's exactly why I loved it. There are places here that make the experience feel amazing or unique, but you can see cherry blossoms all over London. I'm going to share the most popular places to see them in London, but if you're an introvert or don't do well in crowded places, it might be worth checking out the nearest park
or some houses in the neighbourhood.
I have cherry blossoms and magnolias on my street, and it's always a pleasure to walk past them. To be honest, I prefer photos of cherry blossoms or magnolias taken in front of a London house. These are the places where you can see beautiful cherry blossoms in London
- Battersea Park
- Greenwich Park
- Kensington Palace Gardens
- Notting Hill
- Regent Park
- St. James ' Park
- St Paul's Cathedral
Don't forget to see some cherry blossoms if you're visiting outside of London, like I did on my last trip!
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| Cherry blossoms in Sheffield |
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