This is an amazing place. For 20 years it was abandoned. The undergrowth was left to run wild. It has now been cut back a bit but has an other-wordly quality which brings out the goth in all of us. Подробнее.
Visited Highgate Cemetery. It's like walking around in a Tim Burton wonderland. Notable residents include Karl Marx and Michael Faraday
Wild and undulating, the grassy sprawl of Hampstead Heath makes a wonderfully untamed contrast to the manicured lawns and flowerbeds found elsewhere in the capital. Подробнее.
Regent's Park is one of the city's most popular open spaces, covering 410 acres. Attractions run from the animal odours and noises of London Zoo to the enchanting Open Air Theatre. Подробнее.
Careful parking in the car park. Its so narrow at the front once in you've got to a million manoeuvres to get out
St James's Park was founded as a deer park for the royal occupants of St James's Palace, and remodelled by John Nash on the orders of George IV. Подробнее.
Look out for the 'empty bench in Soho Square' dedicated to singer Kirst MacColl, at the southern end.
Site of a 17th century plague pit. Lord Macaulay in 1685: "It was popularly believed that the earth was deeply tainted with infection, and could not be disturbed without imminent risk to human life." Подробнее.
I love going to my friends’ house that overlooks Primrose Hill, walking to the top of the hill to see the amazing view of London, Bay Garnett, stylist
Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London, with free-roaming deer wandering its varied landscape. From the King Henry’s Mount there is a stunning view of St Paul’s Cathedral 10 miles away.
Check out the Kensington Gardens to see the statue of Queen Victoria, the only other British Monarch aside from Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate a Diamon Jubilee with a 63 year rein.
In the 18th century the park was notorious for highwaymen and Horace Walpole was one of many robbed here. Handel’s ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ was composed for an event here in 1749.
"A fascinating place with views of the Thames, an art gallery by the lake, a children's zoo, and a a free group skate every dry Saturday at 10.30am, starting at the Japanese Peace Pagoda..." Подробнее.
Vicky Park is wonderful for youngsters: the V&A Playground is equipped with swings etc, and the fantastically designed Pools Playground encourages creative play. Подробнее.
