For all of its constructed landmarks, London has an incredible collection of parks - 5500 acres in all - and when the sun shines (it does, honest!) thousands of people pour into them, including the two of us!
The closest park to us is Hyde Park, a monstrous green space, great for jogging around and reading papers in. We've discovered the squirrels there are very partial to Belgian chocolate!
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If you walk south and east for about 45 minutes, you can continue through Green Park (which is as generic as its name suggests) to one of our favourites, the intimate St. James's Park. With a lovely lake and the tamest squirrels and waterfowl in London, it's a great contrast to the breakneck pace of Central London.
Not too far away is Regent's Park, which is, well, quite regal. It also boasts a beautiful lake and bird collection, along with a stunning array of English roses.
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Walk north past London Zoo and you're climbing up Primrose Hill for a fantastic view of London from one of its highest points.
Most recently we visited Kew Gardens, a beautiful garden which, despite costing money to get in (and it's not cheap!) and being directly under the Heathrow landing path, is a lovely day out. We went there last weekend with Hammer and Anna and it looked gorgeous with all the trees changing through their autumn colours.
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3 comments:
All the people,
So many people,
They all go 'and in 'and,
'And in 'and through their Park Life...
I do miss running through Hyde Park - such a nice haven in the bustling city. Lovely place.
Mike & I LOVED spending lazy afternoons in Hyde Park or Primrose Hill! Oh how we miss those days ;)
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