Explore London’s Parks with Airport Transfers UK
When you think of London, the UK’s capital, the first thing on your mind is probably the exciting hustle and bustle of the city. People rushing to work on the tube, busy bars and clubs at night, and tourists flocking to the great architectural sights of the city. But amongst that bustling city are lots of beautiful open spaces where you can sit in peace and quiet or enjoy a leisurely walk. London is home to many attractive parks for you to visit and explore during your stay. Here are our top 10 London parks for you to check out when visiting London.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of the most famous London parks and is one of four royal parks located across Central London. This 350-acre park is filled with interesting landmarks and monuments, including the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, the Statue of Achilles, and Speaker’s Corner, where people can stand to present information on whatever topic they like.
Walk around this stunning park to discover more, such as the Hyde Park Rose Garden and a playground for kids to enjoy. And, of course, the large Serpentine lake at the centre of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, popular for boating and even swimming to cool down on those warm days.
Kensington Gardens
On the other side of the Serpentine bridge is Kensington Gardens, once part of Hyde Park before they were separated in the 18th century. These amazing gardens surround Kensington Palace, boasting monuments like the Albert Memorial and Pater Pan Statue, along with incredible grounds and plant species. In Kensington Gardens, the Serpentine flows into the Long Water lake with the Serpentine Bridge separating the two areas.
Green Park
Continuing along the four royal parks in Central London, next up is Green Park. Located in Westminster, Green Park was historically a hunting ground before being opened up as a public park in the 19th century. The park limits run along Constitution Hill and The Mall, with Buckingham Palace and the Palace Gardens located on the other side of Constitution Hill. Along with a few notable memorials, Green Park is mostly a large, green, open space with tall trees towering over it.
St James’s Park
On the other side of The Mall from Green Park and Buckingham Palace is St James’s Park. The large lake at the centre of the park is home to pelicans and other bird species, and you can watch the daily feeding of the St James’s Park pelicans. It’s a great place to rest among the beautiful surroundings when you need a break from sightseeing, as it’s surrounded by lots of attractions including 10 Downing Street, the Horse Guards Parade, and various museums, as well as Buckingham Palace.
Victoria Park
Known locally as Vicky Park, Victoria Park is a more than 200-acre open space in East London, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the surrounding nature and wildlife, including a deer enclosure and animals like geese and squirrels roaming the park. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool, a skatepark, a running track, football pitches, and cricket grounds, making it a popular place for recreation, too.
Richmond Park
The first park on this list that’s south of the River Thames, Richmond Park is an expansive 2,500-acre area, making it the largest royal park in London. The park is designated as a national nature reserve and a Special Area of Conservation, among other recognitions.
It is home to hundreds of wild, free-roaming deer among other kinds of wildlife, and some beautiful plants and tree species including the beautiful Japanese azaleas. Walk up to the highest points in Richmond Park to see incredible views across London.
Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park is another great space to observe local wildlife, including deer, foxes, and dozens of bird species. It’s home to the Royal Observatory, where you can visit a museum focused on astronomy. The observatory is also the namesake of the time zone, Greenwich Mean Time, as the Prime Meridian passes through the park and observatory. Among Greenwich Park’s surroundings are a boating pond, a field of cherry blossoms, and a variety of monuments.
Regent’s Park
The Regent’s Park is a more than 400-acre space with beautiful gardens and flower displays, and with ZSL London Zoo located in the north of the park. You can enjoy recreational activities on the boating lake or relax with a drink at the Boathouse Cafe on the lakeside. Queen Mary’s Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden Island are some standout attractions for seeing amazing displays of nature.
Bushy Park
Just north of the River Thames in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames is another of the royal parks, Bushy Park. This 1,100-acre park is immediately north of Hampton Court Palace and Hampton Court Park, so you can explore this large, open area after visiting the palace.
Visit the park’s Woodland Gardens to see some of its incredible flora and fauna, take walks along the Longford River, or explore Bushy Park’s network of ponds. This park is also used by Teddington’s rugby, hockey, and cricket clubs, among other cricket clubs.
Holland Park
It may be one of the smaller parks on this list at 55 acres, but Holland Park certainly packs in a lot in terms of attractive scenery. Its Japanese gardens are beautifully designed, with a variety of plant and flower species and a relaxing waterfall with a koi pond at its base.
The park’s dahlias have an interesting history as the park was the first place in England to successfully grow them. You can see peacocks, squirrels, and other wildlife roaming the park, and even see a live, open-air performance at the Opera Holland Park.
Visit London’s Parks via Airport Taxi or Airport Chauffeur
Reliable in-destination taxi services from Airport Transfer UK can help you get from one park to the next, as well as exploring lots of other sights across Greater London. Search availability for your trips to compare the best prices and book easily online with Airport Transfers UK.