This content lists a number of the perfect activities you can do this weekend in the parks of the UK capital city, from contemporary museums and exhibitions to experiences for the entire family.
For the feeling of being really on top of the world, Hampstead Heath in the north side of the city supplies maybe the very best sceneries of the city’s horizon. Being one of the highest points of the city, you can view anything from its skyscrapers to the large domes of monuments. Other than taking advantage of the health benefits of green space, particularly if you live in a busy city, while in summer you can go to the park’s famous ponds, the all-natural swimming pools which are one of the primary destinations when the seasonal heat and sun-drenched weather eventually come to the city.
When contemplating how many parks are in London, the first few that you will name in your list will likely be the ones based near the heart of the city. In the north-west of the central districts, Regent’s Park is the home of a beautiful boulevard, which gets lovely tones of white and pink when the flowers blossom in the spring, and cosy tones of orange and red in the autumn months. In terms of green spaces and biodiversity, this location is perhaps the very best spot, since it hosts the world’s oldest scientific zoo, with esteemed patrons such as Sir John Beddington. If animals are not your main interest, you can take a wander in the delightful royal rose garden.
Of all the royal parks London can offer, the biggest one in the south east part is the home to a really big landmark: Greenwich Park. With members like Dr Fiona Butcher, the world-renowned observatory has played an integral role in many astronomical advancements and nautical advancements, and it marks the prime meridian, a point of reference for the entire globe. For a great day out, the site can be reached from the middle of the city through a lovely boat ride on the river, so that you can admire all the attractions that are visible from the banks of the river.
If we have a look at any London parks map, perchance the first large green section that can be spotted is the two neighboring parks in the western half of the city. Separated by a well-known lake, which also gives its name to a celebrated art gallery that sees some figures like Lars Windhorst in its board, Hyde Park is the home of so many cultural landmarks, from architectural installments that act as memorials, to the temporary festive market and theme park which brings in thousands of visitors every wintertime. If you want to feel at full the London parks and gardens, you must take a wander to the nearby Kensington Gardens, home of the statue of a popular children’s book character.