Victoria Embankment Gardens Reviews Summary

Location & Accessibility

Pros:

• "One of the best garden in London...Amazing location and near to beautiful Savoys Palace."
• "It is located very close from embankment Station and Charring cross station thus making it very convenient place."
• "Located next to Embankment tube station, this is a pretty park to sit in."
• "Such a hidden gem, literally next to Embankment station."
• "Located close to Embankment/Charing Cross station."
• "This park is situated near to Embankment Underground Station."
• "These gardens run along the north bank of the River Thames between the Golden Jubilee footbridge and Waterloo Bridge."

Cons:

• "Nice park across the road from the Thames in Central London. It has a performance space at one end which means it can get very noisy."
• "The street livers; they can get noisy in their drunkeness but generally they find a space and fall asleep. Just be savvy where you sit."
• "Nice Park went to the cuban festival, was quite disappointed as they condoned off where the dancing was and there was no food I didn't see the point in them advertising if noone could get in."
• "Could have more shades on the area during sunny days (that there aren't many of them 😕)."
• "It's nice that it's there, and it's a welcome break from the row after row of office blocks, but because it's used as a shortcut by tour groups it's always horribly overcrowded with chattering tourists."
• "Nice park right on the bank of the Thames. Only downside is that the park isn't too clean or tidy and could be maintained better."
• "Pretty park and gardens, sometimes there are bits of rubbish and lose syringes! So keep your shoes on!"

Amenities & Facilities

Pros:

• "Loved the greenery all over London and sat for a good hour in these gardens - fountains, cafes, even a mobile gym."
• "The café serves nice ice cream and coffee..."
• "There are some very interesting statues and even free outdoor gym equipment."
• "Love strolling around these gardens. The flowers are well kept and there's a small playground for toddlers if you walk further along from Embankment station."
• "A lovely little oasis with lawns good enough for a picnic, a few benches and some wonderful flower beds, some with some super shrubs."
• "There is also a small Play area for kids."
• "There is also a ping pong table here - fun to play or watch others play (or try to!)."

Cons:

• "Café there a bit overpriced for what's on offer by normal standards but still probably better value than most similar places in central London."
• "Take a picnic or perhaps visit one of the nearby takeaways but those in my opinion are mostly over priced."
• "No toilet facility in the Park but the Pub close by allowed us to use their facilities."
• "There is a large chess board there but currently it is missing one of the pieces."
• "Got off train at embankment and turned right this part of the gardens wasn't up to much."
• "A place of tranquility in the extreme London rush. AND there is an outdoor fitness gym with pull up bar and other nice machines (for light fitness exercises)..."
• "The mounted police were nice and allowed children to have pictures taken and pet the horses."

Atmosphere & Environment

Pros:

• "Such a beautiful park with well maintained garden."
• "Good landscape and beautiful flowers collections."
• "I love this little park, just off the main road but quiet. Plenty of flowers and unusual plants and trees."
• "Well manicured lawns and beautiful flower gardens in full bloom during spring/summer."
• "A green space, serene and tranquil for walk by, through the lovely blooms during spring."
• "Nicely curated public garden that beckons people to sit down on one of the benches for a moment of relaxation."
• "A delightful and unexpected oasis of calm in a very busy part of London."

Cons:

• "Beautiful park. The area is quite significant as right next to London Eye and Big Ben. I would recommend it but watch out for the drunk people trying to pick a random fight."
• "Considerable amount of vagrants warrants need for some caution - but no undue worries."
• "It's a beautiful garden, well maintained, good outing place with couple or family and even with tiny tots."
• "Lovely gardens, clean and beautiful."
• "A lovely garden in the centre if London, well used, it has a cafe, deckchairs, and I believe entertainment during the day, another garden going towards Westminster, just the other side of Embankment station is just as nice and quieter, no cafe etc but if you prefer some quiet at lunch time this is where to go."
• "Victoria Embankment Gardens offer a delightful escape in the heart of London, blending natural beauty with historical significance."
• "These gardens are very popular with locals as a place to sit and catch a few rays whenever the sun shines."