Breathtaking English Parks In Evergreen London

Lined with English gardens and picturesque parks that stretch across verdant planes

, London is a city brimming with green, open spaces. Despite its well established reputation as one of the worlds busiest cities, the British capital offers a pleasant paradox of towering skyscrapers set alongside lush, sprawling parks. Although the fair city has literally dozens of picturesque public parks to its name, there are a handful of gems that constitute the finest and most visited parks in all of London.

At the top of the list one finds breathtaking Hyde Park which dominates the cityscape in terms of size, significance and worldwide acclaim. Located within close range of Mayfair, Kensington, Queensway and Knightsbridge, Hyde Park is also conveniently positioned near some of the citys most popular shopping venues and department stores. Renowned for its iconic statue of Peter Pan, the venue is ideal for joggers and roller skaters. Stunning Serpentine lake with waterfowls and boating possibilities is also part of the 360-acre property where fishing is also a popular activity. The Kensington Palace and Garden are also enclosed within Hyde Park while Speaker's Corner and the horse riding region of Rotten Row are also worth exploring.

Picnickers on the other hand should head down to Londons Green Park near Piccadilly Circus where famed Buckingham Palace is located. Complete with cosy seating areas, Green Park is located next to St. James' Park where one finds majestic St. James' Palace and a translucent lake full of meandering pelicans and ducks. Richmond Park is also a famous London park for its ever increasing wild deer population who are delightfully friendly to visitors. Vast expanses of native London plants and flower varieties are also found here while nature trails and sunny picnic areas are also scattered across the venue.

Landscaped parklands and manicured planting patterns are all the rage in Regent's Park in north-west London where childrens play areas, sports fields and a scenic lake are also found. Offering guests boating opportunities and the shade of ancient trees, the London Zoo is also situated within the premises that is never short of visitors on a sunny day.

Hampstead Heath is also worth the visit as its vibrant flower beds and shady walking trails are some of the finest in the city. Towering old trees and a number of pools also dot Hampstead Heath which lies next to the equally captivating Alexandra Park. Home to the Alexandra Palace complex this quaint parkland also houses an ice-skating rink and innumerable seating areas and benches all with spectacular views of the city of London.

Those in search of a luxury hotel in London with easy access to Oxford Street and trendy Bond Street should look no further than the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair. Ideally situated within 30 minutes of Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, this charming Georgian property is a conveniently located London Mayfair hotel for discerning travellers.

by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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