Hidden
in the backstreets of northern Mayfair, just off Mount Street and a
stone's throw away from the American Embassy, there is an oasis of tropical tranquility right in the heart
of London: Mount Street Gardens.
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| Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair London |
I
didn't discover it myself. I was introduced to it
by a dear work colleague during one of those moments when only a change of scenery could bring about temporary relief from the burdens of a soulless existence in a mind - numbing job; and it has since become one of my
favourite lunchtime retreats. It's a hidden gem and far superior to
the nearby Berkeley Square Gardens, which frankly resemble a sandpit
surrounded by busy streets and high rise office buildings.
Mount
Street Gardens, by comparison, is a tropical oasis of peace,
featuring palm trees, a selection of resident birds and in its centre
you will find an eye - catching bronze of a horse's head by sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green.
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| Fire by Nic Fiddian-Green, on display at Mount Street Gardens, Mayfair |
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| Fire by Nic Fiddian-Green |
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| Fire by Nic Fiddian-Green |
The
garden's footpaths are lined with benches, most of which have been gifted by Americans with links to the nearby American embassy, as a token
of their appreciation for the gardens whilst based in London.
As
a result of its sheltered location, the gardens feature a
variety of trees and shrubs, including palm trees, and provide habitat for a
number of resident bird species including Magpies, Great Tits, Robins
and, of course, City Pigeons, who can from time to time be observed taking full
advantage of the sprinklers, especially in warm weather.
All in all, Mount Street Gardens is one of the most enchanting locations Mayfair has on offer.
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