I discovered another lovely green space in London.
A little oasis right in the middle
of the concrete jungle of the Barbican.
There is the second biggest conservatory in London
which is like a mini Kew Gardens with exotic plants,
like cacti, orchids, bamboo etc.
It is home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants.
It is open on Sundays to the public for free.
See for yourself what we found there:
A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in London.
Thank you for taking us along via the enjoyable images you shared with us, Ute.
Very welcome Russ, I keep finding new things in London, I am very happy!
Eine Oase mitten in der Stadt. Wunderschöne Bilder hast du gemacht.
Genau, vielen Dank Ute. Es ist schoen sowas zu entdecken und geniessen.
Lovely garden!
It is indeed , thank you for your visit!
How wonderful, Ute! I have been to the Barbican many times – and even sang there when I was with the BBC Symphony Chorus – but I did not know about this beautiful oasis. Will have to try to hunt it down sometime… 🙂
Yes you need to visit sometime, well worth going! that must have been great singing with the BBC. Do you still sing in a choir now in Scotland?
Being in the Chorus was fantastic! We sang at the Last Night of the Proms, among other things. I don’t sing at the moment following a period of poor health over the last couple of years, but may go back to it one day. 😀
Wow Liz, that is amazing. That must have been great being part of that. I do hope you are feeling better these days. 🙂
Thank you – yes I am very much getting there 😀
What a beautiful place to go. Isn’t it wonderful when we make special discoveries like this?
Absolutely, I keep looking out for things I have not discovered here, as London is so big, there is still plenty! I never get tired of London and it’s lovely corners.
I have just been reading about Capability Brown. Is this a resource you use for garden discoveries? http://www.londongardensonline.org.uk/
I don’t actually , but I shall browse that too. Thanks very much. I have “Richards London”subscibed, and he finds strange and fun and free things to do in London on a monthly basis.
That’s sounds great, too.
Gardens — even a desert garden — in the middle of London!
Exactly who would have thought. Very enjoyable.
What a wonderful oasis to come across – such beautiful photos. 🙂
The pictures are so magnificent. I felt like I was there with you. You are an excellent photographer. Thanks for sharing your memories.
Thank you Sandy, it would have been nice walking around with you there. 🙂
How beautiful, Ute. What a great find! The colors are muted and yet crisp. Great post! 🙂
Thanks Marsha, it was a great find indeed!
How lovely to find this refreshing oasis in the middle of London! Your photos are beautiful! Thanks so much for taking us through! It’s great that it’s free on Sundays.
Happy Sunday!
❤ carmen
Yes, Carmen I always look for nice Sunday walks too… no waterfalls here but who knows what I find next….. I shall always take you with me on my tours, like I walk and enjoy your beautiful country.
Thanks my dear friend. ♥
I’m so happy how we can take a peek into each other’s lives dear Ute! I do hope to meet you someday! In the meantime we can enjoy sharing our lives as Internet pen pals ❤
Oh my, I just realized that I thought it was Sunday today because I usually work on Monday but today is Victoria Day and we have a holiday! 🙂
Lucky you! Yes I agree and I do hope we can meet one day. Canada is on my list to visit for definite!
I loved to visit this beautiful garden thru Your lovely photos. Thank You showing them.
Thank you for walking with me, glad you enjoyed it.
Another lovely spot of greenery in the big city! 🙂 ♥ ❤
Indeed, I keep finding them 🙂
Yup, you find ’em and we tag along! 🙂 ♥ ❤
Thanks , yes please! Love to show you more!
Looks lovely, Ute! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Thank you Jo, you too! Enjoy the warmer weather!