First, see sketches of the two-acre Regent’s Park memorial garden for the late Queen, due to open in 2026

Sketches of proposed plans for a new garden to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled by the Royal Parks charity.

The designs suggest the transformation of a decommissioned plant nursery in London’s Regent’s Park, previously off-limits to the public, into a relaxing two-acre retreat.

It would open in 2026 – to coincide with what would have been the royal family’s 100th birthday – and feature plant species important to the monarch during her lifetime.

Concept artwork shows views of a pergola, pond, flower garden and a lush meadow for families to enjoy, as well as a woodland area.

An existing water tower could also be converted into a viewing platform and nature reserve for visitors.

Local residents and park visitors are encouraged to view the proposals on The Royal Parks website and share their thoughts and feedback in an online survey.

The charity promises that the new space will ‘provide a huge boost to biodiversity in the form of hedges, trees, meadows, nature-attracting plants and a new pond’.

“Plants and trees that can adapt to Britain’s changing climate will also be selected,” the spokesperson said website say.

Landscape architects HTA Design LLP have been commissioned to design the space.

The aim of the project is to make the space fully accessible to everyone, with wide, flat paths and many places that allow ‘reflection’.

Royal Parks says the site is a decommissioned plant nursery that once grew flora for the eight sites, but will be demolished in spring 2024 when work on Queen Elizabeth’s garden begins.

The charity is also committed to prioritizing sustainability and will, where possible, reuse demolition materials such as crushed concrete, brick and steelwork.

“This garden is a unique opportunity to transform gray into green and return two hectares of beautiful green space to central London,” said Andrew Scattergood, CEO of The Royal Parks.

Sketches of proposed plans for a new garden to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled by the Royal Parks charity

Local residents and park visitors are encouraged to view the proposals on The Royal Parks website and share any thoughts and feedback in an online survey

‘It will be a tranquil and reflective garden, the antithesis to the hustle and bustle of the city, and we hope people will come and spend some quiet time there, enjoying the natural landscape and beautiful color the garden will have all year round. provided.’

Meanwhile, this year’s Chelsea Flower Show will feature a special garden looking back at the late Queen’s favorite plants and commemorating the reign of King Charles.

CGI impressions of ‘A Garden of Royal Reflection and Celebration’ provided a first look at the design, which commemorated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, in April.

The late monarch, who died last September aged 96, rarely missed a visit to RHS Chelsea during her 70-year reign.

The garden was created by gold medal-winning designer Dave Green and was filled with some of the Windsor family’s favorite plants.

Concept artwork shows views of a pergola, pond, flower garden and a lush meadow for families to enjoy, as well as a woodland area

It would open in 2026 – to coincide with what would have been the royal family’s 100th birthday – and feature plant species important to the monarch during her lifetime. The late queen pictured in 2016

It consisted of two sections, one to celebrate the new king and the other for visitors to reflect on the late queen.

Mr Green had undergone thorough research to capture the royal essence.

To celebrate the taste of the late monarch, he added pale pink and white flowers and plants, such as the rose ‘Olivia Austin’ and silver birch.

For the king, he added more blue, purple and pink tones to capture his plant choices.

While walking through this section, visitors saw the magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’, lupines and geraniums, and the aptly named clematis ‘The Duchess of Cornwall’.

Mr Green sought advice from Sandringham’s head gardener, Jack Lingfield, on how to perfectly capture the king’s tastes.