Cherry blossom season is almost upon us in London, where some of London’s most iconic parks like Regent’s Park and Holland Park will once again become awash with pink.
Flowering between late March and mid-April, this flower has become so synonymous with spring, and can usually be found in both pink and white, with varieties like Prunus Kanzan and Prunus Shirotae being common types.
Greenwich Park’s iconic cherry blossom walkway is arguably one of London’s most photographed floral spectacles during the spring, attracting Instagrammers and tourists alike.
Greenwich Park’s iconic cherry blossom walkway is arguably one of London’s most photographed floral spectacles during the spring. (Image: Emily Davison)
Found behind The Ranger’s House, the walkway is lined with vibrant pink cherry blossoms, and along with its iron benchwork and views of the house behind it makes for a striking photo opportunity.
Among the varieties of cherry trees in the park, you can find the Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis), recognisable by its delicate, pale pink to white blossoms that create a cloud-like effect when in full bloom.
You can also find the Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’) with its striking, double-petaled pink flowers, blooming slightly later than the Yoshino variety.
Whilst the cherry blossom hasn’t quite bloomed yet, there are already signs that the blossom is well on its way to blooming within the next couple of weeks.
How to get there
If you’re planning a visit to Greenwich Park you can get there by train, with the park within 15 minutes walk of Blackheath, Maze Hill and Greenwich stations.
The park is also well-served by bus routes from Woolwich and Lambeth.
Greenwich Park opens daily to the public between 6am and 8pm during the spring months, with the car park opening at the slightly later time of 7am.
