Name: KENSINGTON GARDENS
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Free access, Gardens, Parks

One of the Royal Parks. Kensington Gardens is connected to Hyde Park, which it was once part of – and, frankly, it’s hard to know where they each start and end. Technically, I believe the border is the bridge, Serpentine Bridge, which divides the Serpentine and Long Water lakes. Kensingtomn Gardens includes the Peter Pan Statue, Albert Memorial and Serpentine Gallery. At its western end is Kensington Palace. By the way, strangers to the park may be surprised by the thousands of wild, green, parakeets that flock there; temperate Britain is, of course, well-known for its tropical birds.

Region/Nation

London

Location/Address

Kensington

County

London

Post Code

W2 3XA

Main Historic Period

Victorian

Useful Website Address

Website of the Royal Parks

Tip/Nearby

Albert Hall, Science Museum, Kensington Palace

Primary Management

Royal Parks

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Lisa G. on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchSo, did she like it, Mike? I assume so, with such an entertaining and knowledgeable father. The Giant's Grave stones are an attractive memorial, I think. The cross with the holes - I wouldn't want to hang there! What is meant by a "close"? That always puzzles me. I picture
joannerambling on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchYour posts are so interesting
Jennie on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchI really enjoyed this post, Mike, especially the tale of Arthur and the giant's grave. Thank you!
Tish Farrell on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchFabulous post, Mike. I can't believe I've been to Penrith and missed seeing 'the Giant's Grave'. Better get ourselves back there :)
Helen Devries on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchThat took me back years to when those legends fascinated me..... and what brilliant descriptions which take the reader along with you!
mekslibrarian on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchThis post made for an excellent Sunday morning read for me today, so: Thank you! The bespectacled man in khaki shorts and jaunty scarf was probably part of the people who were called to examine the hoard of Roman coins well over a 100 years ago, and he keeps returning
SueW on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchI do enjoy reading these tales, thank you, Mike.
April Munday on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchWhat a wonderful quest. Gawain has long been my favourite of the knights of the Round Table, so I'm now going to think about him buried in a splendid giant's grave.
derrickjknight on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchGosh. You really have delved into ancient history with this one. I hadn't heard the tale of Arthur and the riddle before.
Mark W Spitzer on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchYet another "you may recall" journey through today's and yesteryear's England, that you may recall as Britain. Always a pleasure to tag along, though those of us with graphic backgrounds would like more pictures - and maps; the maps are great! Thanks, Mike

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