Hyde Park

London, UK
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Hyde Park is one of the largest of London’s Royal Parks and London’s Most Famous Green Space, which offers both world-class events and concerts together with plenty of quiet places to relax and unwind. covers an area of 350 acres and there is opportunity of boating, tennis, horse riding, or join the many joggers, walkers and cyclists enjoying the open air. This park Park has a long history as a site of protest, and still hosts rallies and marches today. The main attraction of this park are
1) Kensington Palace and Gardens:
Kensington Palace became a private residence for English royalty in 1689. The last king to reside here was George II, and it was here that Queen Victoria was born and years later received news of her accession. The State Apartments are open to the public and include an exhibition of coronation robes and the Queen’s Gallery with its numerous royal portraits.
2) The Duke of Wellington Museum: Apsley House
The first Duke of Wellington bought Apsley House after his famous victory at Waterloo. The Duke made numerous alterations, most notably adding the Waterloo Gallery where many of London’s most lavish banquets were held.
3) The Wellington Arch
The lovely Wellington Arch is located outside the Duke of Wellington’s former residence at Apsley House and commemorates his most famous victory at Waterloo. Its most dramatic feature is the spectacular bronze chariot with the figure of Peace.
4) The Albert Memorial: Tribute to a Royal Romance
The extremely ornate memorial to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61), Queen Victoria’s consort, is located in Kensington Gardens and was in the neo-Gothic style
5) Speakers’ Corner
Speakers’ Corner is a traditional forum for free speech that’s always busy on weekends.
6) Hyde Park Riding Stables
Hyde Park Riding Stables has for over 300 years been England’s most famous equestrian center.
7) Hyde Park Corner
Although perhaps most famous as London’s busiest road junction, Hyde Park Corner is certainly worth a visit while in the area.
8) The Serpentine Galleries
The superb Serpentine Galleries are located either side of the Serpentine in the grounds of Kensington Gardens. Hugely popular amongst tourists. The galleries receive more than a million visits every year.