Kensington Gardens

Address: London, England
Admission: Free

ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax, Walking/Hiking, Park / Garden

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Just west of London’s famous Hyde Park, the exquisite Kensington Gardens are one of London’s most historic Royal Parks, once forming the private grounds of Kensington Palace. Stretching over 275 acres, the garden’s principal features include the snaking Serpentine lake, an ornamental round pond and an idyllic Dutch garden, dating back to early 18th-century designs by Henry Wise and Charles Bridgeman.

A number of attractions are interwoven by a series of formal avenues, lined with trees and ornamental flowerbeds. A beautiful statue in tribute of Prince Albert (husband of Queen Victoria) takes center stage at the Albert Memorial, a six-meter tall Roman sculpture known as ‘The Arch’ stands proud on the north bank of the pond and the 150-year-old Italian Gardens feature a striking white marble Tazza Fountain.

One of the most popular recent additions is the Princess Diana memorial playground, a fitting tribute to the late ‘people’s Princess’ and one of the best children’s playgrounds in the country with its giant pirate ship, teepees and hide-and-seek forests inspired by the tales of Peter Pan. Fans of Diana can also undertake the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk, a seven-mile walk detailing the Princess’ legacy and taking in many of her favorite locations.

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Review by Anonymous, September 2009
Doing what: London Royal Parks Bike Tour including Hyde Park

This is the best way to introduce yourself to London. Our tour leader was extremely passionate about the history and the sites of the city, making it both fun and educational. The bikes we used made it easy to cruise through the streets, parks, and some hidden places that you normally would not see from a tour bus. I especially enjoyed stopping by the memorial to Princess Diana and the ride through Kensington Gardens.

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