Sunset in Brockwell Park, South London

Still parched, Brockwell Park basks in the afterglow of a sunny evening

High Summer in Brockwell Park, South London

Fluffy clouds mirror the fluffy vegetation (thistles) in a parched Brockwell Park.

Cycling in Richmond Park, South West London

On a sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of lycra-clad road cyclists are doing laps of Richmond Park.

Blackheath, South East London

A large expanse of elevated open land surrounded by early nineteenth century housing, Blackheath is a great example of how much land London's Victorian planners set aside for green space.

Evening Sun in Brockwell Park, South London

 

Rays of spring sunshine pierce the clouds in Brockwell Park, which still has an impressive walled garden.

The Golden Hour overlooking the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, South East London

One of the finest views in London is from near the statue of General James Wolfe in Greenwich Park.

Dramatic Skies During the Golden Hour in Brockwell Park, South London

Perched on a hill in the heart of the eponymous park, Brockwell Hall is a grade II-listed Georgian mansion, dating from 1813.

Brockwell Hall, Brockwell Park, South London

The freshly-restored Brockwell Hall brings a glimpse of Georgian grandeur to Brixton's biggest park.

Winter Sun, Brockwell Park, South London

A frosty Brockwell Park glimmers in the pale winter sun

Kennington Green, South London

Overlooked by fine early 19th century terraces, Kennington Green is a triangular space planted up with some wild flowers. The five-storey houses boast mansard roofs, grand doorcases and some original cast-iron railings between the properties. The Green also now hosts a shaft for the Northern Line extension to Battersea.

Cycling in Richmond Park, South West London

 

Partially closed to traffic, Richmond Park's road circuit attracts scores of cyclists on weekend mornings, even when temperatures are close to freezing.

The Mighty Hoopla, Brockwell Park, South London

Held in Brockwell Park on a gloriously sunny weekend, the Mighty Hoopla staged Years & Years, Róisín Murphy, Jake Shears, the Venga Boys and other cabaret-style sets.  Depending on who was on stage, the vibe ranged from chill to shrill.

Sunset in Brockwell Park, South London

 

No need for a filter on this photo of a vibrant evening sky in south London.

Blythe Hill Fields, South London

 

About 70 metres above sea level, Blythe Hill Fields is one of the highest of the many green parks dotted around south east London. 

Festival Time in Brockwell Park, South London

 

For several weekends each summer, Brockwell Park opens its gates to thousands of festival goers. But you can still get away from it all by heading for the hill at the rustic south end of the park.

Blythe Hill Fields, South London

 

The winter sun lights up dusk over the view of Docklands from Blythe Hill Fields.

Autumn Colour in Brockwell Park, South London

 

Vibrant young trees break up the green hues of Brixton's local park with splashes of crimson.

Brockwell Park, South London

 

After hosting several festivals and partying hard, Brockwell Park is patched up for the autumn

Ruskin Park, Denmark Hill, South East London

 

Although it is smaller than most south London green spaces, Ruskin Park offers big skies and sweeping views towards central London.

Windsor Great Park, Berkshire

 

From the higher elevations in the eponymous Great Park, you can see Windsor Castle rising above the treetops, like something out of fairy tale.