The Royal Parks | London’s Royal Parks
WEBVictoria Tower Gardens is a small pocket of green space in the heart of Westminster that's home to a number of memorials. Life flourishes in the Royal Parks, and we want to keep it thriving for decades to come. We're the charity that cares for London’s eight Royal Parks, the most famous collection of urban parks in the world.
The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill | The Royal Parks
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Head over to the lake, where you can hire a boat. Over 120 species of bird can be seen at The Regent’s Park each year. And it’s not just birds – the park is even home to London’s only breeding population of hedgehogs. With 5,000 varieties of tree, areas of wild meadow and precious historic grasslands, wildlife thrives here.
Hyde Park | The Royal Parks
WEBSep 6, 2024 · This vast open space in the heart of the city is packed with things to discover. At its heart is the Serpentine, boasting panoramic lake-side paths, waterfront cafes, the official Royal Parks shop, and an abundance of wildlife to spot.Look out for the heron under the bridge – and hardy swimmers at the Lido, home to the oldest swimming club in Britain.
Kensington Palace - The Royal Parks
WEBThe palace is the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Other residents include Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Duke and Duchess of Kent and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Areas of Kensington Palace are open to the public. Visitors can walk through the King's State Apartments, the Queen's State Apartments and the Gardens.
Things to Do in Richmond Park - The Royal Parks
WEBSports activities in Richmond Park. With miles of horse riding trails, roads to cycle and paths to run or walk on, Richmond Park is a great place to keep fit and stay fit. Take the family-friendly, Tamsin trail which circles the park or have a round of golf on our two 18-hole courses. If you'd like to fly a traction kits you can apply for a ...
Things to do in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
WEBTake a stroll to Duck Island or the seven-mile Diana Memorial Walk through four Royal Parks. Take tea at a café by The Mall. Take a working lunch in the sunshine. Make friends with a pelican. Take in the view. Take your time. St. James’s Park has so much to …
Things to Do in Hyde Park - The Royal Parks
WEBBring the children here to learn and discover the natural world right on their doorstep through one of our Discovery Days at the Hyde Park Learning Centre or hire a boat on the Serpentine Lake. Play a game of tennis or just lie on the grass with a picnic. And they’ll have lots of mini adventures and make new friends at the Hyde Park Playground.
Primrose Hill - The Royal Parks
WEBApr 2, 2024 · An oak tree, known as "Shakespeare's Tree" stands on the slope of the hill, planted in 1864 to mark the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth. A large crowd of workmen marched through London to watch the planting ceremony in 1864. A replacement tree was re-planted in 1964. Primrose Hill is located north of …
Richmond Park | The Royal Parks
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Welcome to Richmond Park. This extraordinary landscape has been shaped by nature for over 700 years. Its ancient woods, rolling hills and wide-open grasslands are bursting with life – from historic herds of deer to birds, invertebrates, fungi and wildflowers. It’s no wonder that the park is London’s largest Site of Special Scientific ...
Kensington Gardens | The Royal Parks
WEBWelcome to Kensington Gardens. Once upon a time, this park was the private playground of the nobility. Dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th century, these celebrated gardens were originally part of Kensington Palace. Today, they are open to everyone – no longer exclusive, but still extraordinary. You are invited to explore the historic ...