Latest articles by James Stokes
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Bushy Park
The second largest of London’s Royal Parks, Bushy Park is an expansive and tranquil natural space with woodlands where wild deer still roam free.
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Gunnersbury Park
Once the home of the Rothschild family in London, Gunnersbury Park is a treasure of west London with heritage parkland at its centre and plenty for culture vultures and sporty types alike
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Clissold Park
Spanning 54 acres, Clissold Park is a cherished traditional park and a treasure of Stoke Newington with a huge and diverse range of local attractions
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Finsbury Park
An oasis of calm and tranquility in North London that can also get rowdy for international music events like the annual Wireless Festival. With plentiful green space, gardens, and even a boating lake…
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Postman’s Park
Postman’s Park, located in East Central London, is a tranquil green space known for its unique and poignant Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.
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Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park is a sprawling Grade II* listed oasis in south-east London. Originally created as a pleasure ground surrounding the iconic Crystal Palace—relocated here from Hyde Park after the…
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Holland Park
An idyllic public park in London's 'Millionaire's Row', where you can reasonably expect to spot celebrities and even peacocks amidst the perfectly-maintained Kyoto Gardens. Visitors can also enjoy the…
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Dulwich Park
Dulwich Park has a reputation as the perfect leafy south London spot to bring up kids, and a massive part of that is down to Dulwich Park
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Clapham Common
The largest urban park in London, the triangular Clapham Common straddles the boroughs of Wandsworth and Lambeth. It is a hugely popular spot for anyone in South London, with large open fields and…
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Brockwell Park
A sprawling 125-acre park famed for the Brockwell Lido; locals and visitors have been flocking here for a summer swim since back in the 1930s, and the lido retains its original design. Every year…
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Victoria Park
Victoria Park, fondly known as the People's Park, has been a green oasis in Tower Hamlets since 1845. Originally designed for the East End's working class, it has transformed over the years into a…
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Battersea Park
Battersea Park is a 200-acre public park that runs along the south bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth, a huge green oasis that offers a diverse range of attractions and…
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Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is a tranquil retreat just half an hour from central London. It covers over 790 acres and offers a mix of woodlands, meadows, open spaces and several ponds. There are three ponds…
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Kew Gardens
History blooms at Kew Gardens, where Victorian grandeur meets cutting-edge research alongside the largest and most diverse plant collection on Earth…
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St James’s Park
Perhaps the most royal of London’s royal parks, St James’s Park is literally the king’s front garden. Situated in central London between Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall and Buckingham Palace,…
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Greenwich Park
Chosen by Charles II as the site of England's Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park offers a captivating blend of history, natural beauty, and breathtaking views.
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Richmond Park
Richmond Park is the largest of London's Royal Parks, a sprawling 2,500-acre expanse originally used as a hunting gound by King Henry VIII. Amazingly, some ancient trees from his time still stand,…
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Regent’s Park
Ah, Regent's Park—where London's charm blooms across 410 lush acres of sheer splendour. This Royal Park, nestled snugly between Westminster and Camden, is a veritable Eden of history, horticulture,…
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Hyde Park
Fun fact: This iconic 350-acre park was once Henry VIII's hunting ground! Established in 1536, Hyde Park opened to the public in 1637 and quickly became the stage for May Day parades and aristocratic…
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King Street Brew House
A popular pub/bar with its own brewery attached - what more could you want?