Green Park Park
Central London royal park adjacent to Buckingham Palace
Green Park in central London sits between Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly; visitors use its lawns and tree-lined paths for short walks and access to nearby royal sites.
Green Park at a Glance#
Address: Green Park, London SW1, United Kingdom (between Hyde Park and St James’s Park)
Website: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park
Hours: Open daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free
About Green Park#
Green Park is one of the central Royal Parks of London, located immediately north of Buckingham Palace and adjacent to Piccadilly and St. James’s Park. It is known for open lawns and mature trees rather than formal gardens or large monuments.
Historically part of the royal forest and hunting grounds, the area was gradually converted to parkland and opened to the public; it has remained a preserved green space in the heart of London.
Located in central London between Hyde Park and St. James’s Park, it sits within walking distance of major central London sites including Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly and Green Park Tube station.
- Park character: Unlike some other central London parks, Green Park contains few formal monuments or lakes and is largely open grassy space with mature trees, making it a quick green respite near Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly.
How to Get to Green Park#
Green Park is directly served by Green Park Underground station (Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee lines). It is a short walk from Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace.
Tips for Visiting Green Park#
- If visiting Kensington Gardens or Buckingham Palace, approach Green Park from Piccadilly for a quieter entry.
- Green Park is best at dawn or dusk when the city hush offers a different mood than midday.
- Look for the old plane trees and the worn paths near the Canada Gate as evidence of long urban use.
Best Time to Visit Green Park#
Best visited spring through autumn for mild weather and fuller park life; winter is quiet and contemplative.
Weather & Climate near Green Park#
Green Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (637 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 63 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 40 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 46 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 54 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 43 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 50 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 58 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 62 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 62 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 3° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
