London - Hyde Park

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Hyde Park Description

Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens, which adjoin it on the west, forms the largest open space in London, extending for 2km/1.25mi from east to west and 1km/0.5mi from north to south. Originally belonging to Westminster Abbey, it was taken over by Henry VIII in 1536 and became a royal deer park. Charles I threw it open to the public in 1635. In 1730 Queen Caroline, George II's wife, laid out the Serpentine, an artificial lake which now offers Londoners facilities for rowing, sailing, swimming or merely watching the birds. To the north of the Serpentine is a bird sanctuary, with Epstein's figure of "Rima", the bird-girl heroine of W. H. Hudson's novel, "Green Mansions". On the south side are a restaurant and bathing facility. The

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Hobbies & Activities category: Boating, sailing, water craft activities; Garden or botanic display; Swimming & water activities; Musical activity or concert hall; Provincial or municipal park; Resort or relaxation spot; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain

Cost

FREE

Facilities

Restaurant or food service

Transit

Underground: Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate.

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