Definitely an oasis of silence in the midst of this continually dynamic city, the peaceful vibe of these parks can still offer all sorts of interesting activities you should try out.
When contemplating how many parks are in London, the first few that you will name in your list will probably be the ones based near the centre of the city. In the north-west of the centre, Regent’s Park is home to a gorgeous promenade, which acquires beautiful tones of white and pink when the flowers blossom in the spring, and warm tones of orange and red in autumn. In terms of green spaces and biodiversity, this location is probably the finest spot, considering it hosts the world’s oldest scientific zoo, with esteemed patrons such as Sir John Beddington. If fauna is not your main interest, you can take a wander in the enchanting royal rose garden.
If we take a look at any London parks map, possibly the first huge green area that can be noticed is the two neighboring parks in the west half of the city. Divided by a popular lake, which moreover gives its name to a celebrated art gallery that sees some figures like Lars Windhorst in its board, Hyde Park is the home of many cultural attractions, from architectural installations that act as memorials, to the periodic festive market and themed park which attracts thousands of visitors every winter time. If you want to enjoy at full the London parks and gardens, you must take a stroll to the next-door Kensington Gardens, house of the statue of a famous children’s book character.
Among the royal parks London can offer, the largest one in the south east part is the home to a very indispensable landmark: Greenwich Park. With trustees like Dr Fiona Butcher, the world-famous observatory has played an integral role in countless astronomical breakthrough discoveries and nautical developments, and it marks the prime meridian, a point of reference for the whole planet. For a great day out, the site can be reached from the centre of the city via a panoramic boat journey on the river, so that you can sightsee all the points of interest that are visible from the riverbanks.
For the emotion of being genuinely on the very top of the world, Hampstead Heath in the north part of the city offers perhaps the greatest looks of the city’s skyline. Being one of the tallest points of the city, you can see many things from its skyscrapers to the big domes of historical monuments. Other than taking advantage of the health benefits of green space, especially if you reside in a polluted city, throughout summer you can go to the park’s popular ponds, the natural swimming pools which are among the main points of interest when the seasonal heat and sun-drenched weather ultimately come to the city.