Walking surrounded by green lawns, tall trees (perhaps in bloom but for that we must respect the seasons!) and maybe a pond, the classic of the English parks, it's liked by everyone.
When you go on a trip to London destination, in addition to the many things to see, you also plan the fact that you're going in a city where the sun is rarely visited, identifying it as a gray city, sad, without taking the fact that, being a metropolis, is also provided with many parks.
Let's see together 10 parks of London famous and not, to give some green to this city!
HYDE PARK
It's one of the most famous, also because it is part of the nine royal parks of the city, mostly for its Speaker's Corner, the historic site of debates and public speeches.
Divided in two by the Serpentine lake, it covers about 2.5 square kilometers and on the southeast of this lake, there is a monument dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims.
Where to stay near Hyde Park?
Smart Hyde Park View is located within a walking distance from this park, it offers a continental buffet breakfast and free wifi throughout the hotel and the room cleaning is done once a day.
Smart Hyde Park View has a staff trained and ready to answer any questions, it is also very well located, as well 3 metro stations are located within easy reach.
THE REGENT PARK
This is also one of the most famous parks in London and this is one too is part of the royal parks. For those who love zoos, this is the park to be preferred, since it is home to the London Zoo.
Where to stay near Regent Park?
Among the hostels that we suggest there is the Goldsmiths House, a few steps from Candemn Town, where shopping becomes easy, not surprisingly the hostel is just for women!
GREENWICH PARK
Another royal park, from here passes the meridian of Greenwich, and there is also the Royal Observatory, The National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College, in short, a fairly cultural park, if we may say that!
Where to stay near Greenwich Park?
A few steps from Greenwich Park there is a hostel of a famous and well-known chain of hostels: St. Christopher Inn. No need to spend more words about it, since its reputation already precedes it.
BURGESS PARK
Here we begin to mention one less famous, which is in the area of Southwark, a curiosity about it is that once, in its place, stood a populated area, with industrial buildings.
Where to stay near Burgess Park?
This time we suggest a hotel and not a hostel, we are talking about the Hour Glass Hotel, recommended for its low prices and its location, it is, in fact, close to many inexpensive pubs, seen the area, but the atmosphere is still quiet.
CLAPHAM COMMON
This park is located to the south of London and is triangular in shape, once it was a cultivated area, a so-called Common Land, it is home of the bandstand of the biggest gang in London, in addition to a nice path for jogging.
Where to stay near Clapham Common?
Also here we suggest an hotel, Euro Hotel Clapham really very nice, from spacious rooms with private bathroom, very convenient for reaching Victoria Station.
BATTERSEA PARK
As the last, one of the most picturesque parks in London: here once took place duels! Nowadays, after being a playground, it has become home to sports facilities such as tennis courts and street exhibitions. A place that gives inspiration!
Where to stay near Battersea Park?
Above a traditional English pub is located the PubLove @ The Crown, a hostel that many travelers choose as a base for visiting London and to do not worry about drinking a one more beer before returning in room!
Cover Photo By David Mark
