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Hyde Park
This is one of the largest parks in London and stretches from Kensington Palace to Marble Arch. It covers 350 acres and the adjoining Kensington Gardens adds a further 275 acres. The Serpentine River creates a lake with boating and a couple of cafés overlooking the water which is full of rare ducks. It is a popular area for walking, jogging and ball games and there is a swimming pool. The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain is in Hyde Park.
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew are a wonderful day out for garden lovers. The 300 acres have 50,000 plant species, a Pagoda, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, Kew Palace, the Arboretum and the famous glass Palm House. Great history and wonderful plant collections will take your breath away!
London Zoo
This famous home to many wild and endangered species can be found in Regent’s Park, a former royal hunting ground. It was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles, who also founded Singapore. The zoo’s main attractions include an aviary designed by Lord Snowdon, a 1930s penguin pool and a glass pavilion housing the ecological Web of Life exhibition.
St James’s Park
Opposite Buckingham Palace gates is the peaceful green space of St James’s Park. It has lush vegetation and a tranquil lake which has many unusual ducks species and water birds on it. The wooden footbridge over the lake gives great views of Buckingham Palace. It is also a great place to enjoy a lunchtime picnic and to rest weary feet!
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