The Parks of London

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In summer open air concerts are held in the Thames riverside

In summer open air concerts are held in the Thames riverside

gardens. There is also a 17th century watergate, remaining from York House which once stood in this locality. However, today the river is 100m away.

Embankment Gardens

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Green park Another one of Henry VIII former hunting grounds is

Green park

Another one of Henry VIII former hunting grounds is today

a beautiful, peaceful grass area full of trees.
Green Park was opened for public in the 17th century, during Charles II’s reign.
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Hyde Park is the largest open air in London spreading across

Hyde Park is the largest open air in London spreading

across 140 hectares. Like many of the other parks it used to be Henry VIII’s hunting ground.

Hyde Park

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Kensington Gardens Kensington Gardens, originally belonged to Kensington Palace, a Royal

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens, originally belonged to Kensington Palace, a Royal residence

since the 17th century.
King William and Queen Mary first lived in the Palace and they extended and improved the gardens.
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St. James’s Park St. James Park is the oldest park in

St. James’s Park

St. James Park is the oldest park in London

and is surrounded by 3 palaces.
The oldest is Westminster,or the Houses of Parliament , the most famous is Buckingham Palace and for St. James’ Palace.
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Charles II opened the park to the public. St. James’s Park

Charles II opened the park to the public.

St. James’s Park

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Regent’s Park Regent’s Park spreads across 197 hectares and is also

Regent’s Park

Regent’s Park spreads across 197 hectares and is also known

as the «jewel in the crown». It’s the largest green sport area in London.
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Regent’s Park was a Royal hunting ground during Henry VIII’s reign.

Regent’s Park was a Royal hunting ground during Henry VIII’s reign.
Architect

John Nash designed it for the Prince Regent and the Park has not been changed since.

Regent’s Park

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It wasn’t opened for the general public until 1845 and only

It wasn’t opened for the general public until 1845 and only

for 2 days a week. Regent’s Park is home to the Royal Botanical Society,the Royal Zoological Society, London Zoo and the open-air theatre.

Regent’s Park

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