The London Underground might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of natural beauty. Often, it's associated with grime, gloom and delays. However, recent initiatives have started to change this perception, transforming the commute for many Londoners.
You may have noticed that some tube stations are surprisingly attractive, with a few even boasting their own gardens. One such station is South Kensington on the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines, which has an award-winning garden right on its platform. It feels more like a garden centre than a bustling transport hub.
READ MORE: Major Tube upgrade for one Tube line - when revamped trains are coming The dedicated staff at South Kensington have worked tirelessly to cultivate a stunning garden that can be admired from both the train carriage and the platform. During the summer months, the flowers burst into bloom, creating a lush green oasis in the heart of the city. The garden is so enchanting that it's easy to forget you're standing on a Tube platform in Central London.
You can find this urban Eden at the eastern end of the above-ground platform, where flowers spring from watering cans and you might even spot a gnome or two. South Kensington isn't the only station with its own 'garden'. In our busy lives, we often don't take the time to stop and 'smell the flowers', quite literally.
The tradition of station gardens dates back over a century, with the first official garden appearing at a London Underground.
