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April 8, 2025
The vibrant petals of the spring blooms in London paint the city in pinks, whites, yellows, and purples every March. The daffodils, bluebells, tulips, camellias, hyacinths, lilacs, azaleas, and cherry blossoms are a harbinger of spring. They pop up in every corner of London, but some neighbourhoods look too postcard-pretty to pay a visit. If you're planning to explore the season’s charm, consider staying at one of the hotels around Earls Court London, offering both comfort and convenience in a beautifully connected location.
The period when the spring flowers are in full bloom is lovingly called the “Sakura” season, from the Japanese word meaning cherry blossom. The pastel shades start showing up in early April and grow into full bloom by May in the colder years. In warmer years, they can be spotted as early as mid-March.
The best place to look at sakuras or cherry blossoms is London’s largest botanical garden, the Kew Gardens. The best spot to take pictures is the Cherry Walk, starting from the Rose Garden behind the Palm House.
Kyoto Gardens is your perfect slice of silence and serenity amid a thriving London. Nestled within Holland Park, this authentic Japanese Zen Garden was built to commemorate the 1992 Japan Festival in London, honoring the alliance between the two countries. Complete with cobbled pathways, wooden bridges, stone lanterns, koi ponds, and colorful trees, Kyoto Gardens come alive in spring with the pinks and whites of cherry blossoms. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a peacock.
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Want that perfect, urban vintage-meets-nature shot for your Instagram? Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral during the golden hour and capture the sunlight gliding off the cathedral’s dome as the pinks and violets of the flowers offset the building’s white marble. Find the trees in St. Paul’s Churchyard south of the cathedral.
Combine a hiking trip and a photography session in one at London’s Greenwich Park. Hike up the hill beyond the Observatory and the Planetarium, follow Blackheath Avenue, and take the path toward Range’s House. Find the cherry blossom trees creating a lovely arched tunnelway, just like they show in Japanese anime and TV shows. The pathway is usually full of tourists posing for photographs. If you like a spot, wait for your turn, and when you get it, do not hesitate to shoot as many poses as you want.
Notting Hill is an excellent bet if you like your blossoms in a picture-perfect urban setting and not in a park. The exuberant trees stand in striking contrast against the deliciously pastel houses, making the neighbourhood look like a dreamy toy town. Roam Farmer Street, Hillgate Place, and Stanley Crescent for the best photos.
If you are a fan of the Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts starrer 1999 rom-com classic “Notting Hill”, you can also visit The Notting Hill Bookshop in Portobello. It pays homage to Travel Book Co., the bookstore Grant’s character owned in the movie. The independent bookshop stocks a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction but specialises in travel books and souvenirs, just like its inspiration.
If you want to soak in the cherry blossom season rather than just pose for a picture, start at the Swiss Cottage Station. Walk through London’s charming streets, marvel at the architecture, and witness the trees in full bloom along Winchester Road, King Henry’s Road, Primrose Hill, and Gloucester Avenue, and end up at Buck Street. Find yourself a spot to refuel with food and drinks at Camden Market.
Hope the list helps you find the best places to enjoy London’s magical springtime. However, if you can’t visit the cherry blossom hotspots, do not worry. You may find a tree or two in any corner of London. You will not miss out on the captivating seasonal display. You may find a tree or two in any corner of London. You will not miss out on the captivating seasonal display. And for a comfortable and well-connected stay during your spring adventure, consider booking a hotel in Kensington, London, offering easy access to some of the city’s most scenic neighborhoods.
