Phoenix in the Sun

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster
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Phoenix in the Sun

West End, London

by lizearle

  • 30 minutes / 1.9km
  • 97

Stop off at the Phoenix Garden in the West End, stretch your legs along the quiet and greenest routes for a dose of wellbeing and delight.

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics
  • Audio guide

Walk preview

Map preview for Phoenix in the Sun
  1. Find out more from James Wong. Turn up the volume and press play below.

    Step 1: Find out more from James Wong. Turn up the volume and press play below.

  2. Step 2: Nearest tube stop is Tottenham Court Rd. Turn south onto Charing Cross Rd, walking past Centre Point and away from Oxford St.

  3. Step 3: Turn left at Flitcroft Street.

  4. It’s a narrow passage like this inbetween the buildings.

    Step 4: It’s a narrow passage like this inbetween the buildings.

  5. At the end, if you’re here in Spring look out for the wisteria, it’s a massive hint  of what else is to come. Turn onto Stacey St.

    Step 5: At the end, if you’re here in Spring look out for the wisteria, it’s a massive hint of what else is to come. Turn onto Stacey St.

  6. Step 6: The entrance to Phoenix Garden is at the end. The opening hours vary but if you’re here on Thurs & Fri 12-3pm you should be in luck. If not, look longingly through the bars. The garden sits on top of a former bombsite.

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