Hyde Park in London

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Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one

Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park,

one of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
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Hyde Park is the largest open space in London extending 1.25

Hyde Park is the largest open space in London extending

1.25 mi east to west and half a mile north to south.
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Originally part of Westminster Abbey, it was taken over by Henry

Originally part of Westminster Abbey, it was taken over by Henry

VIII in 1536 and became a royal deer park before eventually being opened to the public by Charles I in 1635.
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One of Britain's Royal Parks, Hyde Park covers some 350 acres,

One of Britain's Royal Parks, Hyde Park covers some 350 acres,

including a lake - the Serpentine - that was built in 1730 and is popular for boating and swimming.
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Suitably named Grand Entrance, the main entrance to the park is

Suitably named Grand Entrance, the main entrance to the park is

a triple archway built in 1828
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Other highlights include the wonderful Diana Memorial Fountain, a spectacular structure

Other highlights include the wonderful Diana Memorial Fountain, a spectacular structure

made from 545 pieces of Cornish granite and designed to reflect the life of Princess Diana.
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Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations

Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations and other

protests due to its tolerance of free speech.
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The 7 July Memorial in the park commemorates the victims of 7 July 2005 London bombings.

The 7 July Memorial in the park commemorates the victims of

7 July 2005 London bombings.
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One more advantage is Hyde Rark is free to enter.

One more advantage is Hyde Rark is free to enter.

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Today, it's one of London's most popular attractions, and whether you're

Today, it's one of London's most popular attractions, and whether you're

there for a gentle stroll, a picnic or some serious sightseeing, it should be a must-see on your London "to do" list.