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London Travel Tips - Hyde Park
For anyone visiting London, a trip to Hyde Park is a must. Originally opened to the public in the early 17th century by King James I, this land was once used by Henry VIII for deer hunting. While famous for Speakers Corner where you can stand on a soapbox and announce your views to the crowd, this beautiful park offers much more in the way of boating, riding, nature and sports.
One of London's oldest parks, the 350 acres contains beautiful trails through gardens, boat rides on the beautiful lake and horseback riding for those who want to bring their own horses. Here you can take in a game of tennis on one of the 6 courts, try your hand on the Bowling Green or even take part in a pickup soccer game. It is also a great place to take in a concert which are offered most Sundays in the summertime.
There are quite a few sites to see within the park itself. In the northeast corner stands the marble arch which was originally built as a gateway into Buckingham palace and then relocated to the park in 1851. The latest monument is that to Princess Diana and consist of a fountain surrounded by over 500 pieces of granite. It has a complex design which the water flows through and includes three bridges that go over the water.
You can get to Hyde Park very easily by the tube as it is located between Park Lane, Kensington Gardens, Knightsbridge and Bayswater Road.
After you've had a busy day at the park you might consider visiting one of the great pubs bordering it. The Four Seasons Hotel bar is pretty popular if you like an upscale eatery. For those who are into the melodic sounds of a piano bar you might try the Conservatory in Lanesborough.
If you're not too tired out from your day in the park and you want something a little lively consider the Met bar located in the Metropolitan Hotel where you might run into any number of celebrities. But if you're really into something rowdy head over to the Rose and Crown pub in Mayfair.
One of the beautiful places in London, Hyde Park is steeped in history and in fact was purchased from the monks of Westminster Abby back in the 1500's so is one of London's oldest parks. Filled with beautiful trails and plenty to do, a trip to London would be complete without a visit to this great park.
One of London's oldest parks, the 350 acres contains beautiful trails through gardens, boat rides on the beautiful lake and horseback riding for those who want to bring their own horses. Here you can take in a game of tennis on one of the 6 courts, try your hand on the Bowling Green or even take part in a pickup soccer game. It is also a great place to take in a concert which are offered most Sundays in the summertime.
There are quite a few sites to see within the park itself. In the northeast corner stands the marble arch which was originally built as a gateway into Buckingham palace and then relocated to the park in 1851. The latest monument is that to Princess Diana and consist of a fountain surrounded by over 500 pieces of granite. It has a complex design which the water flows through and includes three bridges that go over the water.
You can get to Hyde Park very easily by the tube as it is located between Park Lane, Kensington Gardens, Knightsbridge and Bayswater Road.
After you've had a busy day at the park you might consider visiting one of the great pubs bordering it. The Four Seasons Hotel bar is pretty popular if you like an upscale eatery. For those who are into the melodic sounds of a piano bar you might try the Conservatory in Lanesborough.
If you're not too tired out from your day in the park and you want something a little lively consider the Met bar located in the Metropolitan Hotel where you might run into any number of celebrities. But if you're really into something rowdy head over to the Rose and Crown pub in Mayfair.
One of the beautiful places in London, Hyde Park is steeped in history and in fact was purchased from the monks of Westminster Abby back in the 1500's so is one of London's oldest parks. Filled with beautiful trails and plenty to do, a trip to London would be complete without a visit to this great park.