Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years. Profoundly historic, the House holds a wealth of art within its grand classical interiors, while the Park and Gardens feel like deep countryside, although barely nine miles from Charing Cross.
https://www.syonpark.co.uk/
A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/marble-hill-house/
Speakers' Corner is a traditional site for public speeches and debates since the mid 1800's when protests and demonstrations took place in Hyde Park.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park/things-to-see-and-do/speakers-corner
Hyde Park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats which operate on the famous Serpentine and the UK's first Solarshuttle, a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the lake powered only by the sun.
York House, dating back to the 17th Century, forms part of the present day civic offices of the London Borough of Richmond.
The Phoenix Garden is a community garden and registered charity, managed by volunteers, created to provide a green retreat from the stresses of London's West End and a vital habitat for urban wildlife.
The Crystal Palace Park is English Heritage Grade II listed and located within the London Borough of Bromley and on the boundary of the London Boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Isabella Plantation is a 40 acre woodland garden set within a Victorian woodland plantation planted in the 1830's. First opened to the public in 1953, it is best known for its evergreen azaleas, which line the ponds and streams and at their peak of flower in late April and early May.
Holland Park is spread across 54 acres of what used to be the grounds of Cope Castle, a large Jacobean mansion hidden in the woods. It was built by Sir Walter Cope in the early 17th century, who became Chancellor of the Exchequer under King James 1. It was renamed Holland House after the Earl of Holland’s wife Lady Rich inherited the property.
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit The Green Park, the smallest of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Victoria Tower Gardens, officially opened in 1914, lies at the heart of Westminster, bordered by the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, Millbank and Lambeth Bridge.
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Bushy Park, the second largest of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is free to visit every day of the week.
Osterley Park is one of the best preserved country estates in London. It was created by architect Robert Adam and is now managed by the National Trust.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley-park-and-house
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years. Profoundly historic, the House holds a wealth of art within its grand classical interiors, while the Park and Gardens feel like deep countryside, although barely nine miles from Charing Cross.
https://www.syonpark.co.uk/
A day out at Marble Hill is a real treat as this beautiful Palladian villa is set in 66 acres of outstanding riverside parkland near Richmond in West London.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/marble-hill-house/
Speakers' Corner is a traditional site for public speeches and debates since the mid 1800's when protests and demonstrations took place in Hyde Park.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park/things-to-see-and-do/speakers-corner
Hyde Park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats which operate on the famous Serpentine and the UK's first Solarshuttle, a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the lake powered only by the sun.
York House, dating back to the 17th Century, forms part of the present day civic offices of the London Borough of Richmond.
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/
The Phoenix Garden is a community garden and registered charity, managed by volunteers, created to provide a green retreat from the stresses of London's West End and a vital habitat for urban wildlife.
The Crystal Palace Park is English Heritage Grade II listed and located within the London Borough of Bromley and on the boundary of the London Boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. It is one of the largest parks in South London and one of the most significant parks in Britain.
The Isabella Plantation is a 40 acre woodland garden set within a Victorian woodland plantation planted in the 1830's. First opened to the public in 1953, it is best known for its evergreen azaleas, which line the ponds and streams and at their peak of flower in late April and early May.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park/richmond-park-attractions/isabella-plantation
Holland Park is spread across 54 acres of what used to be the grounds of Cope Castle, a large Jacobean mansion hidden in the woods.
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit The Green Park, the smallest of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park
Victoria Tower Gardens, officially opened in 1914, lies at the heart of Westminster, bordered by the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, Millbank and Lambeth Bridge.
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/victoria-tower-gardens
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Bushy Park, the second largest of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Lying north of Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park's mixture of woods, gardens, ponds and grassland makes it a fantastic place to enjoy wildlife with roaming herds of Red and Fallow Deer. The park is also home to the famous Chestnut Avenue, a formal Baroque water garden and the beautiful Diana Fountain.
Bushy Park is like a patchwork quilt of English history. It has remains of medieval farmland, a Tudor deer park, 17th century water gardens and wartime camps.
The history of the park is inextricably linked to the palace, yet it has always had its own distinct rural character. The famous Arethusa 'Diana' Fountain forms the centrepiece to the equally famous Chestnut Avenue.
The flat site on which Bushy Park lies has been settled for at least 4,000 years. There is clear evidence of the medieval field boundaries, with the finest example just south of the Waterhouse Woodland Gardens, where there are traces of the largest and most complete medieval field system in Middlesex.
The park also houses The Pheasantry café, which offers a range of hot and cold meals, snacks, drinks, freshly brewed continental coffees, homemade cakes and ice creams and has indoor and outdoor seating. As well as a refreshment stop/mini café serving a deli style catering service providing for all your refreshment needs. Both open daily.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is free to visit every day of the week.
It’s home to the London Stadium, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the London Aquatics Centre, the Copper Box Arena, Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre – as well as parklands, waterways, playgrounds and cafes.
There’s always something new to explore – so come along and experience sports, events and iconic venues, or just relax and take in the views.
Osterley Park is one of the best preserved country estates in London. It was created by architect Robert Adam and is now managed by the National Trust. It’s set in 357 acres of parkland and gardens and perfect for a relaxing day out.
Syon is one of the last great houses of London, and has been in the family of the present owners for more than 400 years. Profoundly historic, the House holds a wealth of art within its grand classical interiors, while the Park and Gardens feel like deep countryside, although barely nine miles from Charing Cross.
Syon House is the last surviving ducal residence complete with its country estate in Greater London. Take a look round the Duke of Northumberland’s London home, view the magnificent State and Private Apartments and enjoy the spectacular Great Conservatory and 40 acres of gardens.
Refreshments are available from the Garden Kitchen Restaurant in the Wyevale Garden Centre.
Speakers' Corner is a traditional site for public speeches and debates since the mid 1800's when protests and demonstrations took place in Hyde Park.
Speakers' Corner is located on the north-east edge of Hyde Park, nearest Marble Arch and Oxford Street.
Historic figures such as Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and George Orwell were known to often use the area to demonstrate free speech.
In 1872, an act of parliament set aside this part of Hyde Park for public speaking. Even today, on a Sunday morning, it's not unusual to find crowds gathering at Speakers' Corner to listen to enthusiasts expounding their views. Anyone can turn up unannounced to speak on any subject, as long as the police consider their speeches lawful.
