A new garden in Regent’s Park which will commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II has been given planning permission.
A disused plant nursery in the heart of the famous park will be transformed into a two-acre garden, which is set to open in 2026 to mark what would have been the late Queen’s hundredth birthday.
Key features of the garden will include a circular pond, which will have a central promenade with an accessible platform, and a vibrant flower garden showcasing species significant to the late Queen.
A disused water tower will be transformed into an accessible viewing platform with panoramic views of the garden and its surroundings. The tower will also provide habitats for birds, bats, and invertebrates.
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The space will feature diverse habitats such as nectar-rich planting, meadows, woodlands, and hedgerows with climate-resilient plants to attract wildlife.
Steel will be reused from the former nursery greenhouses to create parts of the repurposed water tower.
Andrew Scattergood, Chief Executive of The Royal Parks, said: "The approval of planning permission marks an exciting step forward in the creation of the new garden, which is designed to be a tranquil space for reflection, accessible to all.
“It provides a serene escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. This site will add two acres of biodiverse parkland for everyone to enjoy and explore.”
Katharina Erne an architect at HTA Design said the company were “honoured to be working with The Royal Parks on the design of such a significant new garden to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II, right in the heart of The Regent’s Park.”
She added: “The design transforms a brownfield site into a stunning, biodiverse and climate resilient garden for the public to enjoy for many years to come”.
