Hyde Park, A Royal Park with Serene Natural Beauty
London W2 2UH, UK
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Introduction
Hyde Park is the largest of the four royal parks in London, separated by a serpentine lake, with Bayswater Road to the north, Park Lane to the east, and Knightsbridge to the south. It is surrounded by Paddington, Mayfair, and Belgravia. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens together cover 253 hectares, featuring extensive grassy areas and flora including lime, maple, and oak trees, seamlessly blending together during the day. While Kensington Gardens closes at dusk, Hyde Park remains open from 5 am to 3 am.
Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, St. James's Park, and Buckingham Palace Gardens are located southeast of the park. In 1828, the gates of Hyde Park Corner were redesigned by Decimus Burton and opened the same year. The expansion of Buckingham Palace led to the separation of the gate and the Wellington Arch, with a wider road constructed between them forming the current traffic island.
Hyde Park has a variety of major attractions, including Speakers' Corner, the Serpentine Horse Ride, and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. On sunny days, it is a favorite leisure spot for Londoners, surrounded by some of the city's most luxurious hotels and restaurants. Visitors can take a leisurely walk and experience the relaxed British way of life, or even come across members of the royal family walking their dogs or horseback riding in the park. Transportation You can take the Piccadilly line of the subway to Hyde Park Corner or Knightsbridge station, or the Central line to Marble Arch or Lancaster Gate station.
The cute little squirrels searching for food everywhere
