Parks in London

Green Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review A destination for angry royals looking to duel, a hideaway for thieves with stolen booty in hand, and even a swampy cemetery for lepers all dot Green Park’s varied past – an ironic twist considering the park now offers a serene escape from London’s mad hustle. Along with Kensington Gardens and the gardens surrounding Buckingham ... more

South of Piccadilly and north of
Buckingham Palace Gardens between
Grossvenor Place and Queen’s Walk
London W1J 7

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Hyde Park

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review One of the largest parks in London, Hyde Park provides visitors with a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets. The Grand Entrance – more than a hundred feet in length – features massive columns and iron gates opening onto three hundred and fifty acres of tree-lined paths, lakes, memorials, and sprawling ... more

Between Park Lane and Kensington Church Street and Bayswater Road
and Hyde Park Gate
London W1

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Regent's Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review Once the wooded hunting grounds of Henry VIII, Regent’s Park now caters to commoners of every stripe, whether they’re looking to relax in secluded gardens, get sweaty on massive athletic fields, ogle a few hippos, or hear a little Hamlet. Home to the largest dedicated outdoor sports area in all of Central London, the park ... more

Regent’s Park Paddington
London NW1 4NR

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St. James's Park

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review The oldest of the Royal Parks of London, fifty-eight acre St. James’s Park attracts more than five million visitors annually thanks to its proximity to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Horse Guards Parade grounds, and several other signature London destinations. The name comes from a bygone leper hospital ... more

St. James’s Park
London

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Holland Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review London is famous for its urban green spaces, but Holland Park is a less-traveled gem, with fifty-four acres of lush gardens and trees surrounded by some of the city’s most expensive real estate. Originally the grounds for the 17th-century Cope Castle mansion, which suffered extensive damage during WWII, the area still features ... more

Ilchester Place
London W8 6LU

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There aren’t many warm and sunny days in the city, but when the sun does poke its head out from behind the clouds, the masses of locals and tourists flock to the parks in London for much needed vitamin D and a whole range of outdoor activities.

At the heart of the city is Hyde Park, London’s most well-known bastion of green space. Here, thousands of people come to take in the three hundred and fifty acres of tree-lined paths, lakes, memorials, and meadows for a day of sunbathing or picnicking. The park has everything from tennis courts, bowling lawns, and riding paths, to open spaces for rugby, soccer, softball, and cricket.

North of Hyde Park is Regent’s Park, once the hunting grounds of Henry VIII and now home to London’s zoo, ample tennis courts, bike paths, and more. The park has also been known to host events like open-air theater or stand-up comedy.

The oldest of the royal London parks is St. James’s Park which is packed with hordes of tourists on a daily basis because of its proximity to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Horse Guards Parade grounds, amongst others. The park isn’t merely for gawkers though, as there’s plenty of green space for kicking around the football or to just enjoy an afternoon picnic.

There are of course many other green spaces and parks in the city like Green Park and Kensington Gardens, but to see and experience all of them might take a while – mostly because there are only a handful of beautiful London days in which to enjoy them.

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