There will be restricted access to St James's Park on December 31 (New Year's Eve), commencing at 14:00, when road closures will be introduced. This is part of a wider traffic plan in Central London ...

Due to predicted high winds this weekend the Hyde Park playground, Lido playground and play areas within Park Sports Hyde Park will remain closed on Sunday 22 December. Catering outlets and the rest ...

This charming landscape has watched over the ever-changing city of London for hundreds of years. Greenwich Park has welcomed generations of visitors – from ancient Romans and Anglo-Saxons to Tudor ...

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, ...

Located next to her Kensington Palace home, the playground is a fitting tribute for a princess who loved the innocence of childhood. Over 1,000,000 visitors enjoy this free playground every year. Kids ...

Nestled between the sweeping River Thames and the spectacular Houses of Parliament, this park is a little pocket of peace at the heart of political power. The theme of freedom is woven through this ...

Slow down and smell the roses. Or work up a sweat. Grab a slice of culture or a slice of cake. Watch the birds or take in that famous view from Primrose Hill. There’s something here for everyone. If ...

For hundreds of years, visitors have flocked here to party, protest and play. This is where suffragettes gave fiery speeches, where the Rolling Stones rocked out by ...

The Serpentine Lido is, arguably, London's most iconic 'open water' swimming location. Alongside the Serpentine Lido is the Lido Cafe Bar which has waterside tables and is the ideal place to enjoy a ...

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Richmond Park is the largest of the Royal Parks. A park of acid ant hill and deer-grazed grassland, reed-edged ponds, wild deer and Victorian woodlands. A National Nature Reserve and Site of Special ...

Brown hairstreaks are elusive and beautiful butterflies – one of the rarest species in the British Isles. Brown hairstreak populations declined by more than 60% during the 20th century, but numbers ...