The charming cityscape of London features a unique blend of greenery with lavishly laid out tree lines and walkways. Located in Central London, Hyde Park has remained the greenest places in the city and a great place for taking a stroll or relaxing among the serenity of the trees.
One of the eight Royal Parks, the Hyde Park hosts many key landmarks besides its trees and walkways such as the Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Speakers’ Corner, and the Serpentine Lake.King Henry VIII acquired the grounds of Hyde Park in 1536 after seizing it from the monks of Westminster Abbey. The king then utilized for hunting and was closed to the public. In 1637, King Charles I opened the park to the public and architect Decimus Burton designed its current layout in 1825. The Hyde Park is one of the best city parks in the world that extends to about 625 acres. This is including the park’s 350 acres area and the remaining 275 acres of the Kensington Gardens. The park is home to over 4000 trees along with an expansive lake that covers its entire length. Its flower gardens and pasture further enhances the beauty of the park.
