Victoria Embankment Gardens - Sightseeing, Monuments, Parks & Gardens, Gardens in London

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Victoria Embankment Gardens

This is a small but attractively set out garden next to the Victoria Embankment on the north bank of the Thames.

The embankment and gardens were named after Queen Victoria. On the opposite bank of the river is the Albert Embankment, which was named after Victoria's husband.

At the side of the park is a gateway, built in the 1620's on the edge of the Thames, to act as a gateway from the river, to the Duke of Buckingham's property. Since then the Victoria Embankment was built, so the river now passes over 300 feet away.

On summer evenings free concerts by amateur operatic societies are held in the park.

Also, look out for the statue of the Scottish bard, Robert 'Rabbie' Burns.

Nearest Underground (Tube) Station: Embankment.