Part two of my new monthly series is taking us outside to London’s Royal Parks – just in time for the warm weather. The city is home to eight royal parks spanning 5,000 acres – that’s a whole lot of outdoor royal fun!
The best part? London + Partners is giving you a chance to experience it all firsthand with a sweepstakes, running through June 30th. What are you waiting for? Enter now to be one of the 40 million people who visit the Royal Parks each year.
Let’s frolic through a few of my favorite parks now, shall we?
Perhaps the most well-known park to royal watchers, Kensington Gardens is literally the royals’ backyard – William, Kate, George and Harry to be precise. Kate can sometimes be seen walking Lupo or pushing George’s pram through the park. Kensington Gardens is also home to the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Playground and the Albert Memorial. This place is simply overflowing with royalty. My personal favorite? The Peter Pan Statue. It might just be my favorite spot in the whole of London.
Peter Pan Statue, via Keep Calm and Harry On
Another one of the most recognizable Royal Parks, St James’s Park is conveniently located next to that other palace..what is it called? Oh, right – Buckingham Palace. AKA, The Queen’s home. Let me tell you, it looks BEAUTIFUL in the spring and summer. Flowers blooming everywhere. So pack your picnic basket, grab your camera and set yourself up on a sunny Saturday.
Via VisitBritain Images
Hyde Park just might be the perfect place to get active on a spring day. In addition to being home to the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Foundation, the park is 350 acres of nonstop action. Running and walking paths, cycling, tennis, swimming, boating – there is always something happening here. So many activities my head is spinning.
Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fountain, via Keep Calm and Harry On
If you visit Buckingham Palace, you will walk through Green Park, I promise you. It’s a hot spot for sunbathing in the summer. Ha, hot spot, get it? I crack myself up.
Green Park, via VisitBritain Images
There might just be more happening in The Regent’s Park than any other Royal Park in London. The Open Air Theatre, London Zoo, Primose Hill – they are all located within the park’s 395 acres. These iconic attractions do have to share the space with more than 100 species of wild birds, though. If you don’t visit, you’re seriously missing out.
Regent’s Park Outdoor Theatre, via VisitBritain Images
Let’s not forget, there are THREE more Royal Parks to enjoy in London including Richmond Park, Brompton Cemetery and Bushy Park.
Have you visited any of London’s Royal Parks? What is your favorite?
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