Outdoors Deer

Park And Pedalo Ride: Royal Parks And London Hotels

Despite being one of the largest cities in the world, London still boasts an impressive amount of green space and parkland, which can provide welcome respite from the busy streets, relentless pace and, sometimes, choking atmosphere. Frequented by tourists and locals alike, the capital’s popular parks are within easy reach of London hotels and other famous attractions, such as Westminster Palace and the London Eye.

Greenwich Park, for example, in the south east of London is one of the most popular and largest Royal Parks in the city and offers spectacular views overlooking the capital – a view that was famously depicted by JMW Turner. Among the principal attractions in Greenwich Park are the herds of Fallow and Red, the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum. Londoners decamp en masse to Greenwich to picnic and to enjoy the sunny spells throughout the summer months. For guests at central London hotels, the easiest way of getting to Greenwich is to hop on the eastbound Jubilee Line.

Right in the heart of the city, Hyde Park is 142 hectares of historic parkland. With horse riders, a large lake (the Serpentine) and a variety of indigenous and non-indigenous trees, it’s easy to forget that you’re just a stone’s throw from the bustling pavements of Oxford Street. Take a pedalo out on the Serpentine or simply grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of tea at the Lido cafe. Moreover, Hyde Park is ideally situated in close vicinity to some of the most exclusive London hotels, such as the Ritz and Mandarin Oriental.

Designed by the famous Regency architect John Nash, Regent’s Park is an expanse of beautifully landscaped parkland, which offers a wide range of things to see and do.Take a stroll round the Rose Garden which has over 400 wonderfully fragrant varieties. One of the main attractions in Regent’s Park, however, is London Zoo, the world’s oldest scientific zoo, with highlights such as the Gorilla Kingdom and Komodo Dragon enclosure. For a photo opportunity, head up to the top of Primrose Hill, which offers picturesque views of the city down below.

DYLAN OUTDOORS – Deer Hunting 2010