{"id":98880476,"date":"2014-03-12T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/london-s-best-outdoor-spaces\/"},"modified":"2018-10-16T06:12:03","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T10:12:03","slug":"london-s-best-outdoor-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/london-s-best-outdoor-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"London’s Best Outdoor Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
Not quite here yet, but spring is definitely in the London air with flowers already blooming, daylight lasting a little longer into the evening, and a general mood of cheer on the streets. With all the great public green space that this city has to share with its residents and visitors, the prospect of a sunny spring coming soon is a very good thing indeed. Although it may seem exhaustive, the list below hardly scratches the surface with respect to all the outdoor access in London. It is however a more than adequate guide suggesting some of the best bits of London to be experienced al fresco. Bookmark it!<\/div>\n
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\nEpping Forest
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Yes, there’s an ancient forest with a London Underground station in the northeastern corner of the greater London area. There’s also an Olympic white water centre, beautiful gardens, plenty of walking trails and lots more. For details go to\u00a0visiteppingforest.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nGreen Park
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Boasting some of the city’s oldest trees, a great stretch of open grassland and the entrance to Buckingham Palace, Green Park is one of London’s most cherished open spaces. More at\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/green-park<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nGreenwich Park
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Bisected by the Greenwich meridian, on the Thames and with historic buildings such as the Old Royal Observatory, the Royal Naval College, the National Maritime Museum and more right there in the park. The Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market and the winding, villagey streets of Greenwich are all at hand as well. A great day out! Visit the park online at\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/greenwich-park<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nHampstead Heath
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With some of London’s highest elevations and best views, this vast North London parkland offers the chance for a taste of the \u201ccountry in the city.\u201d There’s swimming, walking, cycling, historic pubs and lots more to check out along with the Heath’s own ever so quaint village to meander through. Find out more at\u00a0cityoflondon.gov.uk\/things-to-do\/green-spaces\/hampstead-heath<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nHolland Park
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As tranquil as any place you\u2019re apt to come across in London, Holland Park is one of West London’s largest parks and home to Kyoto Garden, a serene and traditional Japanese garden featuring a waterfall (about 15 feet at a guess) and a koi pond. The park is also home to its own flock of peacocks and lots and lots of big fluffy bunnies. Every summer, Holland Parks hosts an opera season. Discover Holland Park online at\u00a0rbkc.gov.uk\/leisureandlibraries\/parksandgardens\/yourlocalpark\/hollandpark.aspx<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nHyde Park
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If it’s good enough for Peter Pan and Mary Poppins, you should probably at least consider paying this large and world famous park a visit. Hyde Park is historic and massive, spanning the museum quarter of South Kensington through to the upscale neighbourhoods of Knightsbridge and Mayfair and the edge of shoppers’ mecca of Oxford Street with paddle boats, a gallery, cafes, monuments and plenty more along its merry and bucolic way. See for yourself at\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/hyde-park<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nKensington Gardens
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Hyde Park’s next door neighbour and home to Kensington Palace with the Albert Memorial, The Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Playground and more for your outdoor satisfaction. For more information click on\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/kensington-gardens<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nKew Gardens
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The Royal Botantic Gardens at Kew in West London is an expansive ode to one of England’s greatest traditions: gardening. Founded in 1759 and now a Unesco World Heritage site, lush Kew Gardens is as relevant and contemporary and it is historic. Go to\u00a0kew.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/div>\n
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\nLea River
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From some of London\u2019s best graffiti to bobbing canal boats moored alongside the path, from impressive views of the modern London skyline to an amazing range of waterfowl, the Lea Bridge to Three Mills walk is one of London\u2019s most varied wanders. Lots more info at\u00a0walklondon.org.uk\/route.asp?R=4<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nQueen Elizabeth II Olympic Park
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London’s newest green space \u2013 and also one of its most impressive \u2013 Olympic Park offers visitors the opportunity to revel in the sports history; marvel at architecture wonders (including Britain’s largest piece of public art, Anish Kapoor’s ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower); or enjoy an event or festival scheduled in its active calendar. See what’s on at\u00a0queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nRegent’s Canal
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Running from Paddington in the central west of town to a Thames River outlets at Limehouse in the east, much of the Regent’s Canal is walkable and very much worth it with great restaurants, pubs, street markets and more along the merry way. Mind the cyclists! And the hipsters! Find out about Regent’s Canal at\u00a0canalrivertrust.org.uk\/canals-and-rivers\/regents-canal<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nRegent’s Park
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One of London’s largest and most centrally located parks, Regent’s Park is home to the London Zoo, Primrose Hill, an open air theatre and more than 100 species of waterfowl and wild birds. To learn about the park, go to\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/the-regents-park<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nRichmond Park
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This old growth forest is the largest of the Royal Parks. Here’s a challenge, try to visit scenic Richmond Park without spotting a deer! Visit\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/richmond-park<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/div>\n
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\nSt James’s Park
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Essentially just across the street from Green Park, St James’s Park is home to arguably London’s most beloved view (from its Blue Bridge) some of Britain’s prettiest floral beds, and oh yeah \u2026 pelicans! An English garden on a grand scale in the heart of town for everyone to enjoy, check out St James’s Park online at\u00a0royalparks.org.uk\/parks\/st-jamess-park<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nThames Path
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From its bucolic source in the Cotswolds to its mouth at the Channel with a whole lot of London in between, the 180 mile Thames Path traces one of the world’s most famous rivers. Who’s up for a historic hike? Learn about the path at\u00a0nationaltrail.co.uk\/thames-path<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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\nVictoria Park
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This large and historic East London gem is a great spot for all sorts of outdoor activities. With plenty of excellent shops, restaurants and pubs nearby \u2013 not to mention the canals, the artsy community of Hackney Wick and easy access to the Olympic Park \u2013 it’s an easy place to recommend. Come summer, the park hosts a number of the Europe’s most popular music festivals. More at\u00a0towerhamlets.gov.uk\/victoriapark<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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