Royal Gardens

Green Royal Magic 9 Saint James’s Park The Green Park Hyde Park Kensington Gardens Richmond Park Greenwich Park The Regent’s Park Bushy Park Brompton Cemetery

Saint James Park St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James's Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace. The Park was once a marshy watermeadow. In the thirteenth century a leper hospital was founded, and it is from this hospital that the Park took its name. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st_james_park/

The Green Park Although situated so close to St James's Park, The Green Park is quite different in character. It is more peaceful with mature trees and grassland,it’s surrounded by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and the Broad Walk. The Green Park was first recorded in 1554 as the place where a rebellion took place against the marriage of Mary I to Philip II of Spain. It was also a famous duelling site until 1667 when Charles II bought an extra 40 acres and it became known as upper St James's Park. The Park's primary role is as a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting Central London, and is particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather. It is also popular as a healthy walking route to work for commuters. The paths are used extensively by joggers and runners http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green_park/

Hyde Park One of London's finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares (350 acres). There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more it is easy to forget you'r in the middle of London. Henry VIII acquired Hyde Park from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536; he and his court were often to be seen on thundering steeds in the hunt for deer. It remained a private hunting ground until James I came to the throne. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde_park/

Kensington Gardens Covering 111 hectares (275 acres), Kensington Gardens is planted with formal avenues of magnificent trees and ornamental flower beds. It is a perfect setting for Kensington Palace, peaceful Italian Gardens, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and the Serpentine Gallery The Gardens with their magnificient trees are the setting for Kensington Palace, William III and Mary II's London home... http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington_gardens/

Richmond park Richmond Park, at almost 1000 hectares (2500 acres), is the largest Royal Park in London and is home to around 650 free roaming deer. The pastorial landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond_park/

Greenwich Park Covering 74 hectares (183 acres). Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of fallow and red deer. Situated on top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul's Cathedral and beyond. The park is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, as well as having the National Maritime Museum as a neighbour. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/greenwich_park

The Regent’s Park The Regent's Park, 166 hectares (410 acres), was designed in 1811 by renowned architect John Nash and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London with 'The Hub' a community sports pavilion and sports pitches, nearly 100 acres available for sports fans of all abilities. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park/

Bushy Park With an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres). Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer. The famous Arethusa 'Diana' Fountain forms the centrepiece to the famous Chestnut Avenue. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy_park/

Brompton Cemetery Brompton Cemetery covers 16.5 hectares and is one of the finest cemeteries in the country. Brompton Cemetery is managed by The Royal Parks under contract from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Located in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it is the only Crown Cemetery. http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/brompton_cemetery/

Personalities

Author Gorenskaya Olga The teacher of English, School № 97 Krasnoyarsk 2006