A lot of people think that London is a grey city with pollution, bad weather and rain, but the people that really know London, know differently. London is a green city and that has 3,000 parks and 13,000 species of wildlife.
Listed here are some of the better green zones in London.
- Richmond Park: The largest Royal Park in London (1,000 hectares/2,500 acres), and home to 650 deer. This pastoral landscape of hills and woodlands set amongst ancient trees, with plants, animals and butterflies, offers a peaceful respite to visitors. Here the London Duathlon 2015 is held. Maps YouTube
St James's Park: St James’s Park is at the heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres). It's also home to the Mall, with many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration. Changing the Guard occurs daily in summer and alternate days for rest of year; The Queen's Lifeguard changes daily at Horse Guards Parade Ground. Maps YouTube
Regent's Park: Regent’s Park, 166 hectares (410 acres) in area and includes stunning rose gardens. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London catering for football, softball, rugby, and it also has a cricket pitch. The Park hosts London Zoo, the Open Air Theatre (performances end May to early September), and a boating lake. There are also wild bird species and waterfowl. The view from the top of Primrose Hill is one of London’s best, affording a fantastic panorama across the city. There is a playground, sports facilities and public toilets with disabled access. Maps YouTube
Victoria Park: Victoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks and its oldest public park, visited by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 years as a place of healthy recreation, sports, play and relaxation. Has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the London parks with around 12 million visits per year. A wide range of formal and informal sports, sponsored activities, events and festivals take place throughout the year. Maps YouTube
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