London is a very green city with eight Royal Parks, open parkland, heaths, woodland, sports fields and private gardens.
Almost half of the city is devoted to natural habitats and green space, which is why it was declared the world's first National Park City. Hyde Park and Regent's Park are two of the best parks in london. It's free to visit and open to everyone throughout the year, giving people a chance to connect with nature, socialize and improve their physical and mental health.
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Even though it's only a few miles from Trafalgar Square, it feels far away from the city. Two of the three bathing ponds are open year-round and are open to new swimmers. The heath has a variety of butterflies, bats and bird species and you can take a dip in the tree-lined banks. The top of Parliament Hill offers a great view of London. One of the pubs around the heath is a good place to end your wildlife watching stroll.
St James's is the second smallest of the eight royal parks. It doesn't have much in the way of size, but it does have a lake and a fountain. The park is famous for its pelicans, which were given to the park in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador to King Charles II. Birds are fed near a cottage.
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the center of the 2012 Olympics. The regeneration of this part of east London was driven by the sustainable nature of the Games. As well as the main Olympic venues, this vast expanse includes playground, walking and cycling trails, gardens and a diverse mix of wetlands. The ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture is the largest of the public artworks in the park and offers the chance to slide down it. London Stadium is the home of West Ham United FC and is the main focus.
Central London's largest green space has seen everything from hunting to ice-skating. Hyde Park is a hive of activity all year long. If you're with kids, you can go to the nearby Princess Diana playground, where adults are turned away at the gate. During the months of March to October, you can hire deck chairs and peddle-boats. There is a large section of the park dedicated to open-air concerts. Winter Wonderland is a place where you can enjoy the fall colors and see ice rinks, rides, Christmas markets, and food stalls.
Holland Park in west London has lots of lawns and gardens. There is an adventure playground to keep kids occupied at the park.
The museums, pubs and market in the neighborhood of Greenwich make for a great day out for the whole family. One of London's loveliest expanses of green, with a rose garden, picturesque walks, a sixth-century Anglo-Saxon burial ground, and amazing views of Canary wharf from the crown of the hill. There's a trail that leads to a viewpoint where you can spot red or fallow deer. At the top of the hill, at the Royal Observatory, you can find the continuation of the prime meridian line.
This huge park is named after the glass and iron palace built for the Great Exhibition in 1851 and moved here from Hyde Park in 1854. The palace burned to the ground in 1936, but the Victorian terrace and Sphinx statues are still standing. There are many things to see and do at the park including a skatepark, woodland, a maze, and a small boating lake. The dates are based on limited scientific knowledge from the 19th century. Beckenham Place Park, Dulwich Park and Brockwell Park are some of the great parks in south London.
There are formal gardens, ancient oaks, and amazing views of central London within 12 miles of the park. It's a good idea to take a quiet walk or a picnic in the wilderness of the park. In the rutting season of September and October, there can be more than 600 red and fallow deer basking under the trees, so keep your distance. It is the only view in the country that is protected by an act of parliament.
There are trails that lead to hidden finds in the 50 hectares of greenery along the river. The Peace Pagoda has sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth and is located near the river. There is a Pump House Gallery and a small children's zoo at the park. Battersea's GoApe outdoor adventure park is a great place to get a panoramic view and raise your heart rate.
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