Despite what some non-Londoners might think, our city is not quite the concrete jungle it’s often (unfairly) portrayed as. In fact, London is home to an incredible number and array of green spaces and parks – most of which are free and accessible to all members of the public. And now, one of those stunning verdant spaces has been recognised as the most popular park in all of Europe.
In June, it was revealed that four of the UK’s most popular parks are in London. Indeed, our fair city snapped up the top three spots. Adding to that, recent research took into account factors like Instagram hashtags, Google search volume, and TikTok posts to crown Europe’s most popular park. And our very own Hyde Park came out on top as the most popular park in Europe.
Trailing behind Hyde Park in second place was Italy’s Villa Borghese. The Villa Borghese proved popular thanks to its selection of museums, manicured gardens, and panoramic views of Rome. And then France’s Luxembourg Garden took the third spot on the list. The garden is steeped in history and cultural heritage, and is widely popular thanks to its stunning lawns and fountains.
The most popular parks in Europe
The ranking specifically focused on parks that are available to the public. That means you could visit one of Europe’s most popular parks on your next vacation. Looking for some verdant inspiration? Here is the ranking of the top 10 most popular parks in Europe:
- Hyde Park – UK
- Villa Borghese – Italy
- Luxembourg Garden – France
- Vondelpark – Netherlands
- Phoenix Park – Ireland
- Zoo – Germany
- Parc Guell – Spain
- The retirement – Spain
- Greenwich Park – UK
- English garden – Germany
That’s right – two London parks made it onto the list! Greenwich Park nabbed a spot in the rankings at 9th position, proving London’s parks really are world-class.
This article was written using data and research provided by SuomiCasino.
