Just off the Common lies Cannizaro Park, a secret garden that feels like a set from The Secret Garden—if Mary Lennox had access to a decent cocktail menu. This former private estate now blooms with rhododendrons, a walled flower garden, and a terrace overlooking rolling lawns.
The real draw? The Cannizaro House hotel next door serves afternoon tea that rivals any in central London, minus the tourists and the eye-watering markup. Do book ahead, though: locals guard this spot with jealous affection.
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