Just in time for the long Easter weekend, new research reveals Britain’s most beautiful parks and much to Londoners’ delight, five of Britain’s top 10 most beautiful parks are located in London.

The study by Flowercard looks at Tripadvisor reviews which included the words ‘beautiful’, ‘pretty’ and ‘picturesque’ to reveal the most beautiful parks across Britain.

The top 10 most beautiful parks in the UK

St. James’s Park – London – 1,564 ‘beauty’ reviews

Hyde Park – London – 1,387 ‘beauty’ reviews

Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh – 1,318 ‘beauty’ reviews

Cockington Country Park – Torquay – 1,243 ‘beauty’ reviews

Kensington Gardens – London – 1,140 ‘beauty’ reviews

Regent’s Park – London – 1,139 ‘beauty’ reviews

The Quarry – Shrewsbury – 767 ‘beauty’ reviews

Richmond Park – London – 700 ‘beauty’ reviews

Roundhay Park – Leeds – 685 ‘beauty’ reviews

Lower Gardens – Leamington Spa – 685 ‘beauty’ reviews

St. James’s Park, London is crowned the most beautiful. The royal park is full of British history, with views of Buckingham Palace and resident pelicans which have made the park their home for nearly 400 years after being presented as a gift to King Charles II. With 57 acres of colourful flower beds and spectacular lake views, this park earns its place as the most beautiful park in the UK.

Another London park, Hyde Park comes in as the second most beautiful. Hyde Park is a hub of culture as the home of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, and host of countless concerts and events, all set within this beautiful 350-acre park.