The Parks of London
Embankment Gardens
Green park
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
St. James’s Park
St. James’s Park
Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park
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The Parks of London

1. The Parks of London

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2. Embankment Gardens

In summer open air
concerts are held in the
Thames riverside gardens.
There is also a 17th century
watergate, remaining from
York House which once
stood in this locality.
However, today the river
is 100m away.

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6. Green park

Another one of
Henry VIII former
hunting grounds is
today a beautiful,
peaceful grass area
full of trees.
Green Park was
opened for public in
the 17th century,
during Charles II’s
reign.

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13. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is the
largest open air in
London
spreading
across 140 hectares.
Like many of the
other parks it used to
be
Henry
VIII’s
hunting ground.

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18. Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens,
originally belonged
to Kensington
Palace, a Royal
residence since the
17th century.
King William and
Queen Mary first
lived in the Palace
and they extended
and improved the
gardens.

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23. St. James’s Park

St. James Park is the
oldest park in London
and is surrounded by
3 palaces.
The oldest is
Westminster,or the
Houses of
Parliament , the most
famous is
Buckingham Palace
and for St. James’
Palace.

24. St. James’s Park

Charles II
opened the park
to the public.

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28. Regent’s Park

Regent’s Park
spreads across
197 hectares and
is also known as
the «jewel in the
crown». It’s the
largest green
sport area in
London.

29. Regent’s Park

Regent’s Park
was a Royal
hunting ground
during Henry
VIII’s reign.
Architect John
Nash designed it
for the Prince
Regent and the
Park has not been
changed since.

30. Regent’s Park

It wasn’t opened
for the general
public until 1845
and only for 2
days a week.
Regent’s Park is
home to the Royal
Botanical
Society,the Royal
Zoological
Society, London
Zoo and the openair theatre.
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