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The best parks for kids in London

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The best parks for kids in London

London is a city of staggering beauty. It is an incredible place to educate and entertain children of all ages. It is a city that families come to visit from across the world, to learn and share memorable, lifelong experiences. If you are planning a family holiday in London make sure you don’t just go to the usual famous tourist attractions like Maddam Tussords and The London Bridge. There are many prestigious parks full of hundreds of acres of rolling green splendour which are ideal to keep your kids entertained in London. Here are our top 5 parks for Kids in London, England. Hyde Park Hyde Park is set in over 300 acres, making it one of the largest parks in London. It boasts an amazing playground and has over 4000 trees making it perfect for spotting wildlife . There are also swimming baths in the summer months as well as Tennis courts and numerous restaurants to keep you and your kids entertained in London. Richmond Park Like stepping back in time, Richmond Park is a combination of glorious, floral, grandeur and the type of park that kids will suit kids of all ages. With the Swans on Lakes and Deers roaming ...

A day at the Regents Park in London

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A day at the Regents Park in London

A great way to add diversity to a visit to London is to visit one of the many parks around the city. One of the most famous and popular parks is Regents Park located in the North West of London. Regents Park is of royal status and has plenty to offer the visitor, with enough attractions to entertain for an entire day. Of the many different features that Regents Park has to offer, the open space is perhaps the most conventional and is certainly a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city centre. The greenery within the park is stunning, whilst the large lake complements it perfectly. The gardens provide the opportunity to explore some of the best kept flower displays in the city, with spotless arrangements on display all year round. Another feature of the gardens is the specimen plants, some of which are unique to the park. Regents Park is a great day out for those of an active disposition as there are a variety of sporting and physical activities to enjoy. The sports pitches are a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy a kick about with kids or with some friends on ...

West-End London: What to expect

Travel Tips for Area: West-End
West-End London: What to expect

London's West End houses some of the major theaters of London, so much so that the term ‘West End’ has now became synonymous with the London theatre scene. There is not only a wide variety of theatres in the West End but also many cinemas, clubs, shops and restaurants. London's West End has been a popular place of residence among the rich and famous and most of the area comes under the City of Westminster. The West End developed through the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries where Royal palaces, expensive town houses, fashionable shops and places of entertainment sprung up all over the area. Oxford Street, Regent Street, Charing Cross Road, Bond Street, The Strand are some the most famous streets linking to Trafalgar Square, Berkeley Square, Grosvenor Square, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus. The main shopping areas are Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Bond Street and around Knightsbridge. Liberty's, Selfridges, Harrods, John Lewis and Debenham's are the five biggest department stores. Since it opened in 1875, Liberty’s has captured the hearts of shoppers around the world and it’s housed in two magnificent buildings. At Liberty's you can shop till you drop for cutting-edge style; from cosmetics and jewellery through to home ...

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