A prickle of hedgehogs and an armada of newts: wildlife settles in at London’s new Queen Elizabeth garden
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- Queen Elizabeth II Garden opens to the public on April 27, converting a former horticultural nursery in Regent’s Park into a network of habitats.
- Regent’s Park now hosts a diverse mix of habitats where hedgehogs and newts have been recorded ahead of the garden’s opening.
- Hedgehogs are among the first species spotted, alongside newts, signaling early biodiversity gains.
Why it matters: Londoners and wildlife gain a new green space when the garden opens on April 27, boosting urban biodiversity and likely increasing visitor numbers for the Royal Parks.
