Pomp and circumstance. Buckingham Palace. And a princely pod of pelicans! This is the most royal of London’s Royal Parks. Shaped by generations of monarchs and bordered by three royal palaces, St.

As the largest Royal Park in central London, we’ve got plenty of space for everyone and everything. Whatever you enjoy – from a high energy rock concert, to a ride down Rotten Row, browsing in The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...