Hyde Park Photos

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Central, sporty park. Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor ...
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Nov 22 11:58 pm Winter Wonderland - Ice Skating and Circus Combination     Buy tickets
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Dec 6 3:00 pm London Wasps - Leicester Tigers
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Jan 3, 2010 3:00 pm London Wasps - Newcastle Falcons
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Feb 14, 2010 3:00 pm London Wasps - Sale Sharks
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Mar 7, 2010 3:00 pm London Wasps - Gloucester Rugby
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Central, sporty park.

Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes place within its 625 acres all year round. Horse-riding, rollerblading, swimming, boating, tennis, cycling, bowling and putting are just some of the formal activities catered for, while informal games of cricket, football, rugby and rounders regularly sprout up in the ‘Sports Field’ on the south side of the park. A number of famous London attractions are also housed within this central space. Hyde Park boasts the Speaker's Corner and the Serpentine lake, lido and art gallery, while Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Albert Memorial and Diana Memorial Playground characterise Kensington Gardens. Both spaces have strong royal associations. In 1536, as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Henry VIII recalled Hyde Park back from the monks of Westminster Abbey, and began using it for hunting. In 1728, George II’s wife Queen Caroline engineered the introduction of water to the park by channelling a stream to create the Long Water and Serpentine. Public use of the park was banned in the 18th century and then only introduced years later to a contingent of “respectably dressed” folk. The situation now couldn’t be more different. From formally dressed horse-riders to scantily clad sunbathers, this area attracts and welcomes everyone. Its central location means it lures in folk from every walk of life and, as a result, is one of the most colourful, dynamic and fascinating green spaces in London. A full complement of events including free guided walks, concerts, workshops and entertainments complete the picture.

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Sunbathing and swimming, horse-riding and rollerblading, ducks, deckchairs, monuments and galleries.

Did you know?
Kensington Gardens hold bird records that date back more than a hundred years. Friday Night Skate The Queen's Birthday Gun Salutes Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Concert Hard Rock Calling Jack Johnson O2 Music Wireless Festival

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