Jubilee Gardens

Jubilee Gardens Jubilee Gardens is a landscaped park on London's South Bank, next to the majestic London Eye
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Jubilee Gardens underwent a transformation in 2012 to turn it into a soft, green and sustainable park with new flower beds, granite pathways and seating edges, 97 trees and a brand new contemporary playground. The outdoor space is located within easy walking distance from several London Underground stations: Waterloo, Embankment, Charing Cross, Blackfriars and Westminster. The children's adventure

playground is open daily from 12 noon to 8pm in summer, or dusk if earlier, the Gardens themselves are open 24 hours a day.

If you're heading to Jubilee Gardens please be aware that the footpath facing the London Eye is currently impassable and...
30/08/2026

If you're heading to Jubilee Gardens please be aware that the footpath facing the London Eye is currently impassable and closed in one short section for safety reasons.

As our paths are circular you can still access the riverside or get great photos of the Eye. However, if you have mobility issues, use a wheelchair or are here with a pushchair/pram you might find it easier and quicker to use the alternative entrance on Belvedere Road, especially if you are accessing the playground.

Scroll for the map in the photos for a visual reference.

We're sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding while we work to repair this area.

The next time you walk through Jubilee Gardens, take another look at the landscape. The Gardens were designed with the T...
25/08/2026

The next time you walk through Jubilee Gardens, take another look at the landscape. The Gardens were designed with the Thames as a key influence: the undulating levels create views towards the water, the Houses of Parliament and Whitehall, while the pathways follow flowing lines inspired by the river. These details are easy to miss, but they’re an important part of what makes the Gardens distinctive.

22/08/2026

Phew, finally some respite from the heat. Hasn't this been a scorcher so far this summer!

The Gardens have coped admirably, though the grass and plants are still looking forward to some more rain.

Keeping Jubilee Gardens clean using sustainable water sources.Our team will be resuming some essential jet washing on-si...
20/08/2026

Keeping Jubilee Gardens clean using sustainable water sources.

Our team will be resuming some essential jet washing on-site this week so we wanted to reassure visitors to the Gardens in light of the prolonged drought London is experiencing and following the hosepipe ban introduced by Thames Water on 23 July. We recognise the importance of conserving water and want to provide peace of mind that our cleaning operations are being carried out responsibly.

Our team works closely with the Southbank Centre, who provide access to a borehole water supply, ensuring that water used in our cleaning and jet-washing programme is sustainably sourced and completely separate from London's treated water supply network.

Our focus is on using water judiciously so we will be prioritising health and safety issues, as well as tackling spills and sticky areas, for example around bins and benches to ward off pests.

By using this alternative water source, we are able to support both public safety and environmental responsibility while helping keep the Gardens looking their best, particularly during this busy summer period.

It’s been a busy few weeks in Jubilee Gardens, with the sunshine bringing people out to enjoy the Gardens at their summe...
14/08/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks in Jubilee Gardens, with the sunshine bringing people out to enjoy the Gardens at their summer best. From relaxing on the grass to finding a shady spot beneath the trees, there’s been plenty of evidence of how much people value having green space in the heart of the South Bank (even if the grass is starting to look a little crispy and brown now!).

On hot days, the trees provide welcome shade while the planting brings colour and a little cooler greenery to the city around us. It’s lovely to see the Gardens being enjoyed by so many people.

These beautiful yellow daylilies (Hemerocallis) have been putting on quite a display in Jubilee Gardens. As well as brin...
08/08/2026

These beautiful yellow daylilies (Hemerocallis) have been putting on quite a display in Jubilee Gardens. As well as bringing plenty of colour to the Gardens this summer, daylilies provide a useful source of food and habitat for pollinators and other insects.

The name comes from their flowers, which last for just one day – although new flowers appear over a much longer period, and the greenery provides good ground cover too. Different varieties can be day-scented and pollinated by bees, or night-scented and pollinated by moths. Next time you see one, have a sniff and see which type you can spot!

Need a quiet, shady spot to get away from it all with a book, keep the kids cool or to catch up on emails? Come and hide...
05/08/2026

Need a quiet, shady spot to get away from it all with a book, keep the kids cool or to catch up on emails?

Come and hide under the shade of our gorgeous feathery Bald Cypress trees, which you'll mostly find at the Belvedere Road side of the Gardens. This species is considered a living fossil, with ancestors dating back over 70 million years!

Difficult Week? Feeling stressed? Step outside and recharge in your local park this Love Parks Week (24 July – 2 August)...
30/07/2026

Difficult Week? Feeling stressed? Step outside and recharge in your local park this Love Parks Week (24 July – 2 August)!

Fresh air, movement, and a little time in nature can work wonders for your mind and body.



Do you know about the history of Jubilee Gardens? One of its most visible moments was during the Festival of Britain in ...
28/07/2026

Do you know about the history of Jubilee Gardens?

One of its most visible moments was during the Festival of Britain in summer 1951 - a great national celebration whose most important site was the South Bank.

8.5 million visitors came to see exhibitions on history, landscape and sciences. Temporary structures covered what is now Jubilee Gardens – they were demolished in 1952.

Picture left: The only permanent building was the Royal Festival Hall. The picture above shows the scale of the Festival with the Dome of Discovery on the site of Jubilee Gardens and the Festival Hall above.

Picture centre: The futuristic Skylon, which became a symbol of the Festival and appeared to float above the ground. The base was nearly 15m in the air and the overall height was 90m.

Picture right: Crowds around the Dome of Discovery.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain and a wonderful moment to remember how the landscape has changed.

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Did you know spending time in parks can boost your health and happiness? This Love Parks Week (24 July – 2 August), take...
24/07/2026

Did you know spending time in parks can boost your health and happiness? This Love Parks Week (24 July – 2 August), take a moment to enjoy the benefits of nature.




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