Finsbury Park: Lake, Parkland Walk & Sports Facilities
Didn't plan on doing anything that day, but ended up walking much further than expected: golden light breaking…
Parks
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Kensington Gardens: Peter Pan Statue & Italian Gardens
Big enough to lose an afternoon in, especially once the rain cleared: the Long Water and Serpentine, birds…
Primrose Hill: Skyline Views, Kite Flying & Picnics
Back after nearly a year away, and it was a big miss: dry summer grass, kites overhead, pastel-painted…
Golders Hill Park: Mini Zoo, Walled Garden & Deer
A lovely little morning with the animals: wallabies in the sun, an eagle owl bigger than expected, donkeys…
Dulwich Park: Boating Lake, Cycling & American Garden
Pretty streets lead in, then the atmosphere changes completely: 29 hectares of massive, quiet, flat parkland good for…
Lee Valley Regional Park: Waterways, Wildlife & Cycling
A circular walk from Waltham Abbey through locks, lakes, sculptures and Corn Mill Meadows, ending at King Harold's…
Crystal Palace Park: Dinosaurs, Lake & Sports Centre
Free to enter, with dinosaurs scattered through the trees, a farm closed on Wednesdays, a boating lake at…
Battersea Park: Children’s Zoo, Lake & Peace Pagoda
A repeat visit to Battersea Park finally takes in the Old English Garden, a fountain pond with fish,…
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: Orbit, Stadium & Waterways
Walking venue to venue on a clear day: the Stadium, the Aquatics Centre, the Olympic Rings and Agitos…
The Green Park: Open Lawns, Deckchairs & Royal Walks
Went to see for myself how busy it gets: crowds stretching well beyond the lawns, Canada Gate and…