Timeline
10:23
Enter Holland Park at 7:30 AM. The park opens at this time, allowing you to walk through the woodland and formal gardens in near silence before the day’s visitors arrive.
10:43
Walk 25 minutes from the main entrance to the Kyoto Garden. This is the quietest time to view the pond and pavilion without the usual daytime crowds.
13:23
Walk 13 minutes to Il Gusto for a casual Italian lunch. The restaurant opens at 8:00 AM, so you can enjoy pasta or pizza here while the light is still soft and the atmosphere is relaxed.
15:53
End your morning at The Swan, a short 10-minute walk away. This 18th-century coaching inn offers a historic setting to finish with a coffee or a pint, open from 9:00 AM.
Local tip
The Kyoto Garden is the most popular spot in Holland Park. Arriving at opening time (7:30 AM) is the only way to have it largely to yourself.
Check before you go
- Holland Park opens at 7:30 AM daily.
- Il Gusto opens at 8:00 AM.
- The Swan opens at 9:00 AM.
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