Timeline
08:00
Grab a coffee and a pastry at The Broad Walk Cafe. It opens at 08:00, giving you a warm start to the day.
08:20
Walk 8 minutes to Music for Trees. Use the official app to listen to the geo-located soundscape composed for the park's trees.
08:45
Continue for 6 minutes to Lubetkin Pool. Admire the striking International Modernist design of this historic penguin enclosure from 1934.
09:15
Head 16 minutes to Fischer's for lunch. This Austrian restaurant is open from 09:00 on weekends, offering a relaxed atmosphere for a meal.
10:00
End your walk at Chester Gate. It is a 12-minute walk from the park center, offering a pleasant spot to reflect on the morning.
Local tip
The park opens at 05:00, but arriving at 08:00 ensures the cafes are ready and the light is gentle for photography. Fischer's is a good choice for lunch as it opens early and stays open through the afternoon.
Check before you go
- The Broad Walk Cafe opens at 08:00.
- Fischer's is open Mo 07:30-21:30; Tu-Fr 07:30-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-22:00.
- Music for Trees requires the official mobile app.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to London (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).