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Top 4 recreation spots in Bloomsbury

By WardenJessica 07 Mar 2024

As a university student, studying must have constituted most of your time. However, learning to look after yourself, i.e. to relax and take breaks regularly albeit your busy schedule is also an important part of this journey. For students living in Passfield Hall and Carr-Saunders Hall, there are parks and markets in the area that might be a good spot for you to relax and recharge your energy.

Russell Square Garden

Russell Square Garden is 10 to 20 minutes walk from Passfield Hal and Carr-Saunders Hall. With 8 entrances directing to its central fountain, Russell Square Garden is perfect for longer garden walks. If you are interested in the history of Russell Family and its relation to urban development, it might then be a space worth exploring further!

Address: Russell Square Garden, WC1B 5EH (Google Maps link)

Gordon Square Park

Comparing to Russell Square Park, Gordon Square Park is smaller and quieter. This park is owned by the University of London, and you can find the sculpture of Rabindranath Tagore (Indian poet, philosopher and Nobel Laureate) in there (GoParks.London, 2024). If you fancy some quiet reading time surrounding by bird singing, this would be one of the best options. There is also a little coffee shop if you need a hot drink in the winter time.

Address: Gordon Square, WC1H 0PQ (Google Maps link)

Brunswick Square Garden

Located next to Brunswick Square where you can find grocery stalls and shops, its garden sharing the same name is a little gem just opposite to Russell Square Station. If you want to appreciate "one of the ten Great Trees of London" of more than two hundred years-old, you need to visit the Brunswick Plane in there (Leafshade, 2020)!

Address: Brunswick Square Garden, B504, WC1N 1AX (Google Maps link)

Bloomsbury Farmers' Market

If you want to get produce straight from the market, support local farmers and get freshly made lunch, Bloomsbury Farmer's Market is a place that you cannot miss. Opening every Thursday from 9am to 2pm, this market offers a variety of baked stuff and savoury dishes, which are hand made with sustainable ingredients.

Address: Torrington Square WC1E 7HY (Google Maps link)