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    Soho Square

    3.8 (36 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Joseph T.

    Soho Square is a small scruffy square in the centre of Soho. It is largely lawn, with a number of benches and an odd miniature Swiss Cottage at its centre. Whilst not a particularly attractive place it is worth visiting when it's hot as it seems to attract an accurate cross section of the Soho community; gay people, media types, students, tramps, and oddballs. I don't know if you have heard of the man who has had surgery to make himself look like a cat but I saw him there. I also once saw a man with a boom box good naturedly serenade a business woman with rapping (it seemed to work). Soho square is quite ugly but has a lot of character and is a good place to people watch with a pint from a nearby pub if the weather is nice.

    Matt D.

    What separates this square from other London parks, is the fact that it has an amazing little house in the middle of it. Well its actually a gardeners shed, but it is definitely the prettiest gardeners shed I have ever seen. It is a really popular little square, and is usually filled during the day with local workers, tourist and locals. The square has quite a rich history, and it has always been a fashionable area. The best thing about it is the fact that it is so close to loads of food and coffee places. The best thing you could do (depending on the weather), is grab a coffee from Milk Bar, which is just around the corner, and sit down in the square.

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    Fiona G.

    The Square nearest to my home & closest to my heart; there is a bench I had put here in memory of a friend. He's in good company with fellow folk singer,Kirsty MacColl (1959 - 2000) Kirsty was tragically killed in a boating accident "One day I'll be waiting there,No empty bench in Soho Square And we'll dance around like we don't care (she sang) And I'll be much too old to cry, And you'll kiss me quick in case I die ...before my birthday." The Square's original perfumed gardens were designed by Sir Joseph Banks who also lived at No 32 in the Square. Unlike the huge,ugly plane trees there now - "the lungs for London"- he planted low : almond,peach,cherry,rose,lilac, honeysuckle & jasmine. Imagine the heady intoxication of the perfume on the breeze in early summer! What most people also do not know, is that the huge red brick catholic church of Saint Patrick - next to the gardens - is on the site of Carlisle House, the most fashionable entertainment venue in London in 1760's, which was the mansion of Teresa Imer, aka Mrs Cornelys (mistress of Casanova) & where Casanova lived when he was in London, & where their daughter,Sophia, was conceived.

    Very popular in season, Soho Square dates from the late 17th Century, and is a quaint little spot to sit with a coffee and the paper in the morning - or fight for a patch of the grass at lunchtime in summer. Just seconds from the relentless hustle of Oxford Street it's a nice opportunity to take 5 minutes away from the rush of London life. There are always interesting people around too, be it singing the Hare Krishna mantra, begging for money in a suit but no shoes, or generally shouting incomprehensible abuse at the whole square, there's never a dull atmosphere when it's sunny. There are quite a few benches but they're soon snapped up, and the grass covering can get a bit patchy in the summer, so think twice before you plonk yourself in the floor in your new suit. It's by no means spectacular, and very small, but I think it deserves 4 stars just for being a bit of green right in the centre of built-up London.

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    Hi I went to Soho square around 4 pm last week and it was closed. I am going tomorrow is it opened?? Any help appreciated!

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    Just seconds from the relentless hustle of Oxford Street it's a nice opportunity to take 5 minutes away from the rush of London life.

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    4.6(77 reviews)
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    I don't know how anyone could have anything negative to say about Primrose Hill. Perhaps I'm biased…read moreas it's the closest park to me (Hampstead Heath being the second) but I just find it so idyllic. On a warm day you'll find many people having picnics, walking their dogs, or just enjoying the view. There are also many cafes and shops within walking distance, so if you find you want something to eat you can easily get to a cafe in 10-15 minutes walking. I personally recommend Lemonia or Alma for a nice lunch. Overall I think Primrose Hill is magical and I will spend every possible second of free time I have there

    Before gnawing on turkey legs and slabs of rare prime rib, Henry VIII used this patch of greenery…read moreas his hunting grounds presumably while his six wives looked on with royal comportment. The only thing that has lasted through the last six centuries is the patch of greenery which Jamie W. and I trodded upon after walking along the Regent's Canal. It was a swelteringly hot day in London except for one slight breeze we felt once we made it to the top of the hill summit. From there, you get quite the unexpected views of central London. A crowd did gather but nothing like the masses that swarm the Sky Garden or the Shard. I suggest offering to take photos of people in front of the view in order for them to reciprocate in kind. Most were very accommodating, and for those few who demur and refused to take your picture, there's a special place in hell for them where they're constantly blinded by flash bulbs. The walk down the hill was also lovely as you see civilized people doing civilized things like having a white tablecloth picnic or creating a landscape painting under a leafy tree suitable for a mid-priced motel. We just crossed Prince Albert Road to walk through Regent's Park, one of the city's more splendorous parks. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

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    Camley Street Natural Park

    4.4(8 reviews)
    1.5 miEuston

    If you have not visited the development just north of Kings Cross recently, I urge you to do so…read more It's really impressive, albeit mostly focused around housing and a lot of reasonably high-end retail. There are lots of places to eat (both restaurants and coffee) and there's quite a student vibe, thanks to the Central St Martins art and fashion college being located there. However, if you're looking for an antidote, just cross the canal and then you will find the Camley Street Natural Park. It's a delightful semi-wilderness, with lots of wild planting, trees and ponds, with paths and seating. The drawer for me is their café. They serve teas, coffees, a limited range of alcoholic drinks, fresh organic juices, and cakes and light snacks. These include a soup of the day, sandwiches, toasted sandwiches and paninis. Most of the options are vegan or vegetarian, although there are a few meaty options as well. They have only outdoor seating (albeit under cover), so it is a good option if it is warm (or you are well wrapped up). The quality is really good, but do be prepared for a bit of a wait, especially if they busy, as everything is prepared to order. To be fair, the friendly staff warned us of this, but we were happy to wait and watch the world go by. A bit of a find, and worth knowing about.

    You lucky lucky people…read more You're lucky I'm so nice and telling you about a hidden gem in the heart of London. A place to go when you thought you'd seen it all. Somewhere to escape and to learn. Somewhere where children can look a pond bugs and adults can (probably) kiss. We were on an anti tourist walk on a Saturday in and around Camden mostly because I'm a mild masochist who likes a challenge. We wound our way though lesser known parts of Regent's Park and down Regent's canal, only failing when we passed Camden Lock itself. To the east of this is this wonderful little two acre park right next to St Pancras international Station. Blink and you miss it, I would encourage most people to blink. This is two acres of land saved by the London Wildlife Trust and kept as a wildish nature reserve. From the canal it just looks like trees but get in and you will find a mini paradise of eco-conservationism. We were almost alone with the city feeling a million miles away in a pristine wild wetland, meadow and woodland area that has facilities for classes and education. It's wonderful little surprises like this that keep pulling me back to London so seriously...tell no-one, or you'll ruin my anti-tourist walk.

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