Did you know that London is one of greenest cities in Europe? The two thirds of the English capital are in fact constituted by green spaces such as Real parks and natural areas like the Lee Valley Regional Park, not to mention the gardens of the countless squares of London.
In addition to these, in London there are also more interesting green spaces, including the Barnes Wetland Centre, ideal for families, thanks to the rich program of activities for children, and for all those who appreciate wildlife, and in particular who like to listen to the singing of birds, which in this place is particularly suggestive.
Richmond, one of London's urban villages, is Richmond Park. Here live the royal deer, and it is the perfect place to go cycling, riding, kite flying, kite boarding and many other outdoor activities.
It’s easy to be green in London, being accessible on foot, by bicycle and served by a capillary network of public transport.
Today, for those who want to visit the city by bike, Boris Bikes, offers daily rentals, free if below 30 minutes. Those who want to take a tour can visit the London Bicycle Company.
There are also alternative ways of living the city. Garden Barges Square is a floating community on the Thames along the moorings of Tower Bridge, whose inhabitants live in Barge, typical British river boats and grow gardens on bridges and roofs.
Don’t forget Neal’s Yard, a neighborhood entirely devoted to organic farming, which houses strictly organic shops, restaurants and community spaces.
Who visits London and wishes shopping and eating organic and organic, has nothing but the embarrassment of choice. Zilli Green is a fantastic Italian vegetarian restaurant. On April 29th, on the occasion of the Royal Wedding, the restaurant will resume serving the buffet at lunch at really affordable prices. The biggest dish costs only £9.
Mildreds, one of the most famous vegetarian restaurants in the capital located in Piccadilly Circus, offers delicious international cuisine, prepared with zero-cylometer ingredients.
The Portobello, one of the most characteristic restaurants, offers its customers dishes prepared with ingredients from British organic farms.
The Leadenhall market also houses a vegan stand, very popular for lunch, offering salads and unique dishes based on fruits and vegetables from organic farming, without ingredients of animal origin.
Daylesford is a strictly bio supermarket chain, which for over 25 years only sells products from biological crops. There are 3 stores in London: Pimplico Road, Notting Hill and Oxford Street.
In London there are also several Farmers Markets, in which to buy products directly from farmers and small producers.
At Lancaster Hotel and Fortnum & Mason, a project for the conservation of bees was launched. On the roofs of the respective buildings is produced excellent honey, which is offered to the guests of the hotel and sold in the famous warehouse.
As for accommodation, many hotels in London apply ecological criteria, such as Hotel Rafayel, a 5 star hotel, which despite the large size, has adopted latest systems for natural ventilation and the recycling of rainwater.
At the Savoy Hotel you can directly request the assistance of the ecological butler, which accompanies guests on a green London tour. This service was born to underline the ecological potential of the city and propose alternative routes to tourists, using low-impact public transport such as the hydrogen bus or one of the six thousand bicycles of the municipality of London.
