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Tag: London Parks

  • A Spring walk through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

    A Spring walk through Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

    London has eight Royal Parks and I think all London visitors should try to visit at least two or three of them. They each have a distinct character and charm. This week for Natalie’s weekend coffee share I am going to invite you to join me in Kensington gardens and Hyde Park which form part…

  • Exploring more of West London, Regents Canal and Regents Park

    Exploring more of West London, Regents Canal and Regents Park

    The Regency period is very much back in fashion thanks to a certain Netflix series. Last weekend my son Richard and I met up with our “walk in the past walking” group to explore part of Regency London. On Saturday We walked about six miles from Paddington Station along Regent’s canal and through Regent’s Park.…

  • An autumn walk on Hampstead Heath

    An autumn walk on Hampstead Heath

    Hampstead Heath is less than four miles from the centre of London. It covers over eight hundred acres and has some of the best views over the city. Since the railway opened Londoners have been coming to the heath to swim, fish, picnic and fly kites. However the heath was nearly lost. During the 19th…

  • A day out in Greenwich

    A day out in Greenwich

    Last Sunday my middle son Richard and I joined other members of our walking group for a visit to Greenwich. Richard lives in London and actually took part of his PGCE teaching qualification at the University of Greenwich but for many of us it was our first weekend in London since lockdown. Although transport for…