Whittington Gardens is a small but beautiful place of peace and tranquillity at the heart of London's financial district. Named after Dick Whittington, the most famous Lord Mayor of London, the gardens are managed by the local authority and are open at all times for local people, tourists and workers to enjoy some respite from the busy streets of the capital. The gardens are particularly popular at lunchtimes and after work as there are a huge amount of offices nearby.