London Attractions
Description
Venue: Hyde Park When: Daily
Acquired as a hunting ground by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde Park now covers 350 acres and has become one of London's finest landscapes.
Opened to the public by Charles I in 1637, Hyde Park has witnessed historic events throughout the centuries ranging from the 1814 Great Exhibition to the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Popular as a hangout for summer picnics and rowing trips on the Serpentine Lido, the park also offers a range of facilities including rollerblading tracks, wildlife watching, sports pitches, The Lookout (an education centre for children) and the historic Rotten Row horse-riding trail. There are a selection of cafes and eating outlets.
More recently the park became the site for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
Acquired as a hunting ground by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde Park now covers 350 acres and has become one of London's finest landscapes.
Opened to the public by Charles I in 1637, Hyde Park has witnessed historic events throughout the centuries ranging from the 1814 Great Exhibition to the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
Popular as a hangout for summer picnics and rowing trips on the Serpentine Lido, the park also offers a range of facilities including rollerblading tracks, wildlife watching, sports pitches, The Lookout (an education centre for children) and the historic Rotten Row horse-riding trail. There are a selection of cafes and eating outlets.
More recently the park became the site for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
London Information
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Address: There are drop-in Tourist Information Centres in Victoria Station, Liverpool St Station, Heathrow near the underground and other venues around London. See their website for details.
Phone: +44 (0) 8701 566 366
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15 Mar 2008 (annual) River Thames |
| Steve Reid Ensemble |
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12 Mar 2008 (various dates) Southbank Centre, London |
| BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair |
5 - 11 Mar 2008 (annual) Duke of York's Headquarters, London |
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