Parks, gardens & cemeteries
> Battersea ParkBattersea Park has a children’s zoo and Peace Pagoda, with a twenty-foot tall golden Buddha.
> Brompton CemeteryBrompton Cemetery is one of the finest burial grounds in London, home to Emmeline Pankhurst.
> Chelsea Physic GardenThe Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 as a place to study medicinal plants and herbs.
> Green ParkGreen Park is edged by Wellington Arch, Constitution Hill, and Buckingham Palace to the south.
> Greenwich ParkGreenwich Park is home to the Queen’s House, Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
> Hampstead HeathThe heath has Kenwood House and Boadicea’s Mound. Climb Parliament Hill for great views.
> Highgate CemeteryHighgate Cemetery is one of the finest burial grounds in London, home to Karl Marx and Dickens.
> Holland ParkHolland Park, near Kensington Palace, is one of London’s loveliest, and least known parks.
> Kensington GardensThe gardens originally formed part of the palace grounds, but were opened to the public in 1841.
> Primrose HillPrimrose Hill stands north of Regent’s Park, and boasts some of the finest views of London.
> Regent’s ParkRegent’s Park is home to a zoo and London’s loveliest river-trip. Take a canal boat to Little Venice.
> St. James’s ParkLondon’s most prestigious park – St. James’s is bordered by the Mall and Buckingham Palace.
Events in London’s parks
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Learn all about trees, in Greenwich Park8th Sep 2010 Here’s your chance to take a pleasant walk around Greenwich Park, whilst learning how to recognise England’s trees without their leaves.
Go on a ‘Bat Walk’ in Regent’s Park9th Sep 2010 Here’s your chance to observe some of the cute little bats that live within the grounds of Regent’s Park. Echo-location devices will be provided and you are welcome to bring a torch. The walk will be led by a member of the London Bat Group or the Bat Conservation Trust.
Going Batty For Bats… in Hyde Park9th Sep 2010 Here’s your chance to observe the cute little bats that live around the grounds of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We will identify the bats most commonly seen in central London and explain some of the myths that have arisen from their close proximity to humans.
The art and architecture of Hyde Park10th Sep 2010 Take a guided walk around one of London’s greatest parks — and learn a little bit about the art and architecture of Hyde Park. You’ll learn to look past the trees at all the historic monuments and buildings dotted around the grounds.
Proms in the Park — José Carreras & Kiri Te Kanawa11th Sep 2010 If you can’t get a ticket for “Last Night of the Proms” at the Royal Albert Hall, then here’s the next best thing — five hours of classical favourites at “Proms in the Park”, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan. He will be joined by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, José Carreras and ABBA tribute act Björn Again.
Behind the scenes in St. James’s Park20th Sep 2010 Take a fresh look at St. James’s Park and meet the people behind the scenes. This guided walk will give you an opportunity to meet the people who look after the grounds.
Going Batty For Bats… in Hyde Park23rd Sep 2010 Here’s your chance to observe the cute little bats that live around the grounds of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We will identify the bats most commonly seen in central London and explain some of the myths that have arisen from their close proximity to humans.