By George Jones via SWNS
A new garden to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II has been approved in Regent’s Park in London.
The Royal Parks charity revealed work is now underway to transform a disused plant nursery in the heart of the park into a beautiful two-acre garden.
It was given planning permission and is set to open in 2026, to mark what would have been the late Queen’s 100th birthday.
The space will feature diverse habitats such as nectar-rich planting, meadows, woodlands, and hedgerows with climate-resilient plants to attract wildlife.
The garden will pay homage to the late Queen by using plants significant to the late monarch or with royal associations.
Flowers such as specially bred Narcissus, used at the Diamond Jubilee, or Tulipa used at royal celebrations.
It will also feature her favorite plants like Lily of the Valley which were included in her 1953 coronation bouquet.
Designed by creative designers HTA Design LLP and their team including horticulturalist Dr Noel Kingsbury, the garden will be guided by sustainable practices.
The former nursery greenhouses will provide reusable steel to create elements of the new pergola and repurposed water tower, and concrete from demolition material will be recycled and transformed into growing mediums, making it a landmark for sustainable urban design.
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.”
The Royal Parks is a charity dedicated to caring for the most famous collection of urban parks in the world.
It aims to conserve and enhance parkland, so visitors now and in the future, can enjoy these exceptional green spaces in the heart of a world-leading city.
