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Hyde Park
The green lungs of London! Thanks to the hunting pleasures of Henry VIII. London owns this beautiful park which builds the biggest green space in the city when combined with the Kensington Gardens. In 1635 the park was opened for the public under Charles I. and soon became one of the most popular spots for Sunday walks and family excursions. Today you can have a swim in the Lido, one of the few open air swimming pools of London or hire a rowing boat. At the south east end of the park is the Hyde Park Corner where the monumental Wellington Arch thrones lonely. Close by stands the Achilles Statue. Both of them were devoted to the war hero Wellington.
Bayswater Road, Park Lane, Kensington Road
W1
London
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens belong to the numerous Royal gardens in London. It lies close to the Hyde Park and is therefore sometimes mistaken as a part of it. The street West Carriage Drive divides the two parks. The bridge over the artificial lake “The Serpentine” is part of this division border. The biggest part lies in the city of Westminster and a small part in the west belongs to the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea. A pavilion from 1934 hosts the “Serpentine Gallery” which is specialized in modern art. Another attraction is the statue of Peter Pan.
London
Regent’s Park
In 1812 John Nash began with the transformation of the former Royal hunting area into a posh garden city with pompous villas and elegant terraces. His plans could not be totally actualized but nevertheless, with his attempts the most attractive and beautiful park of London was built. It contains and Inner and an Outer circle. Latter is still framed by diverse terraces of elegant buildings for example York Terrace, Chester Terrace and Chumberland Terrace. The park also includes a Boating lake where you can rent boats for a rowing trip, tennis and cricket courts and some deckchairs to relax. The biggest attraction of the par is, without doubt, the London Zoo which can be reached by canal boat.
Marylebone
W1
London
St. James’s Park
St. James’s Park is the oldest Royal park of London. Charles I. decided to open it for the public. In 1660 he enlarged the area and which process the charming canal was built. The “beau monde” of London populated the park which, unfortunately, decayed at the beginning of the 18th century. The later reconstruction under George IV. was lead by the legendary John Nash. The former park in strictly French style got a new informal form: intricate paths, wild bushes and curvy shores of the canal. The prototype of the public Victorian park was created. More than ever, St. James’s Park is an oasis of silence within the hectic life of the city.
The Mall/ Birdacge Walk/ Horse Guards Road
SW1
London
Green Park
Crossing the Mall at the North West corner of the St James’s Park finds himself in Green Park. This green triangle goes up to Piccadilly and is bordered in the west by Hyde Park Corner. It used to be a plain green land on which yellow narcissuses blossomed year for year. Henry VIII. bordered the land and Charles II. established a pompous Royal park.
Richmond Park
With 10 km˛ Richmond Park is the biggest of the Royal parks in London. It is located in Richmond upon Thames and Kingston. Initially, the park was used as a hunting area by Edward I. Main attractions are a herd of loose deer, the Isabella Plantations which is a place with many rare plants. In the North West of the park the hill of Henry VIII.’s Moud is located. From here you have an amazing view over St. Paul’s Cathedral. Richmond Park is a location of high interest for natural sciences, a natural reservoir and a refuge for stag beetles. Some streets lead through the park but driving is only allowed during the day and with a speed limit of 32 km/h. The whole park is surrounded by high walls and various gates.
Greenwich Park
The Greenwich Park lies in the borough of Greenwich in South East London. In the north lies the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House, a former Royal Palace. In the middle of the park is the Royal Greenwich Observatory. The Park includes several entertainment sites such as a playground for children, a boating lake, an herbal garden a flower garden with a duck lake, some tennis and cricket courts, a music pavilion and a small animal park.
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