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Looking for some peace and quiet? An idyllic spot to relax and unwind? You've made it to the right category. Here, we list some of the most beautiful and functional parks in the city. Many provide jogging and cycling trails, picnic sites, and large, open areas for throwing a Frisbee or walking your dog.
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Queenstown Rd, London SW11
This park is popular with athletic types and includes playgrounds, a lake for boating, and a children's zoo. Frequently the location for community events, including art fairs and puppet shows. Flanked by the Thames, one of the loveliest spots in this park is the Peace Pagoda, which was built by Japanese monks and offers good river views in a...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3
Established in 1676, London's first botanical garden is a quiet, green spot near the Thames. The park is now primarily a research and education facility, and several plant-based products have been discovered and tested here. Climate-controlled greenhouses filled with horticultural treasures also delight plant enthusiasts. Extended Wednesday hours...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: south of Piccadilly, London SW1
This large park – which encompasses Buckingham Palace, the Palace Gardens, the Queen's Gallery, and a memorial to Queen Victoria – is one of London's more historic parks. A favorite of Charles II, who deemed it a royal park in 1667, it's also unusual in that the Tyburn stream flows beneath its lush surface. The park's central location, profusion...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: London NW3
Hampstead Heath is a sprawling, tree-lined area popular with walkers, joggers, and sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by attractive residential areas, the Heath includes several widely spaced hills that often host concerts, lakeside events, and tours. The green space is also home to Kenwood House, which boasts a large collection of paintings and fine...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Kensington Rd, London W8
A vast, rolling space, this popular park features well-maintained sidewalks for runners, walkers and rollerbladers; fields full of soccer players; and plenty of room for relaxed lounging. The park also has several art galleries on the grounds, a statue of Peter Pan (his creator lived nearby), the Round Pond, elaborate sunken gardens, and of...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Marylebone and Prince Albert Rds, London W1
This park, a short trip north from the city center, offers lots of leisure opportunities and attractive views. Formerly a royal hunting ground, the space was originally the Crown's domain, and its main features were designed by John Nash. These days, St. Mary's Gardens are popular for strolling and lounging, and tennis courts attract a sporting...
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Address: The Mall, London SW1
The lake in this quaint park is home to many geese and ducks, and locals and tourists both flock here to feed the birds. A favorite among Londoners for its smallish size, central location, and lovely landscaping, the park also boasts what's arguably the finest view of Buckingham Palace from the bridge over the lake. A café provides welcome...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Millbank, London SW1
This small garden's biggest draw is its location – along the Thames and right next to the Houses of Parliament. This setting makes it an especially popular respite for tourists. During the spring, a profusion of flowers blooms, adding to the serene landscape. TUBE: Westminster
