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London Parks :
Battersea Park
Open in 1858 by quaeen
Victoria, Battersea park is bordered on one side by the Thames with area of 200
acres. The most famous features are the Festival Gardens, Peace Pagoda,
children’s zoo. Visitors can go boating on the lake, play around or just enjoy
their coffee. Admission free and open 8am–dusk.
Address : Albert Bridge Rd, SW11
Phone: 020 8871 7530
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
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London Parks :
Chelsea Physic Garden
Founded in 1673 by the
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, thi is one of the oldest botanical garden
in London. Still there are around 7000 plants grow here and guided tours are
available on demand. Perfrect place for afternoon tea.
Address : 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3
Phone: 020 7352 5646
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
London
Parks : Clapham Common
Clapham Common is 220
acres of high ground above the Thames flood plain. Common was split between the
manors of Battersea and Clapham, developed into a green space for recreation in
1877. During World War I & II it was also used for military purposes, such as
training center and site anti-aircraft guns. Now this has lots of facilities
and attractions such as foot ball pitches, tennis pitches, fun fairs, circuses,
rallies and children’s' entertainments.
Address : Clapham Common West Side, SW4
Phone: 020 7926 0105
Nearest tube: Clapham Common
London
Parks : Coram Fields
This kids’ friendly
park is named after Mr Thomas Coram (1668-1751), who once started a hospital
and school for abandoned children. Covered with seven-acres and includes under
five padding pool, a pets’ corner and a café. Adults are only admitted if
accompanied by a child, and no dogs are allowed.
Address : 93 Guilford Street, WC1
Phone: 020 7837 6138
Nearest tube: Russel Square
London
Parks : Green Park
Located in between Hyde
Park and St James’s and very popular with visitors. This is very close to the
Buckingham Palace and includes the Diana Princess of Wales memorial walk and a
attractive lake with ducks.
Address : WC1
Nearest tube: Green Park
London
Parks : Greenwich Park
Greenwich Park, one of
the oldest enclosed Royal Parks, covers 183 acres with impressive views across
the River Thames to Docklands and the City of London. Attractions include old
Royal Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and
the Queen's House. Also don’t forget to visit to the Pavilion Tea House also.
Address : Charlton Way, SE10
Phone: 020 8858 2608
London
Parks : Holland Park
Opened in 1952, Holland
Park surround the reconstructed Jacobean Holland House. Attractions and
entertainments includes Japanese garden, visit the open-air theatre , adventure
playground and café’s.
Address : W8
Nearest tube: Holland Park
London
Parks : Hyde Park
London’s most famous
central park surrounded from the north by Queensway and Bayswater, with Mayfair
on the east, Kensington on the west and Knightsbridge on the south. Once a
favorite deer hunting ground for Henry VIII, covers 608 acres of central
London. You can ride a horse, fishing in allocated places , go boating on the
Serpentine ( 41 acre lake or get yourself heard at Speaker’s Corner.
Address : W8
Phone: 020 7262 1330
Nearest tube: Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch,
Queensway
London
Parks : Jubilee Gardens
Jubilee Gardens,
maintained as grassed park was created in 1977 to mark the Queen’s Silver
Jubilee. This located closed to are the iconic British Airways London Eye, The
Shell Centre and the River Thames.
Address : South Bank, SE1
Nearest tube: Waterloo
London
Parks : Kensington Gardens
Just next to Hyde Park
with statue of Peter Pan and few attractions. Visitors consider as an ideal
place to evening tea.
Address : W8
Phone:020 7298 2117
Nearest tube: High Street Kensington, Queensway
London
Parks : Regents Park
Designed in the 18th
centuary by John Nash, Regents Park covers most of the district. Apart from its
main attractions, the London zoo and Open Air Theatre. Regent’s Park also rooms
a lake for boating, playgrounds, tennis courts, a café You can rent a desk
chair for a small fee also.
Address : W1
Nearest tube:Baker Street, Camden Town, Great Portland Street or Regent’s Park
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