4.7 ·
Explore Kensington Gardens, the elegant former private grounds of Kensington Palace. Wander past the Italian Gardens' fountains and the Round Pond, spot the Peter Pan statue, and watch swans glide across the Serpentine.
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Once the private gardens attached to Kensington Palace, this park retains a more formal, ornamental character than neighbouring Hyde Park, with the Round Pond, the Italian Gardens' fountains, and George Frampton's Peter Pan statue among its landmarks. The Diana Memorial Playground, designed with accessibility for children with disabilities in mind, draws families from across the city.
Reviewers consistently praise the lake's swans and geese and the overall upkeep, though some note that individual corners like the Italian Garden can vary in maintenance.
Once the private gardens attached to Kensington Palace, this park retains a more formal, ornamental character than neighbouring Hyde Park, with the Round Pond, the Italian Gardens' fountains, and George Frampton's Peter Pan statue among its landmarks. The Diana Memorial Playground, designed with accessibility for children with disabilities in mind, draws families from across the city.
Reviewers consistently praise the lake's swans and geese and the overall upkeep, though some note that individual corners like the Italian Garden can vary in maintenance.
Duration
1h15
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Intensity
Active — lots of walking
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This park is beautiful with Lady Diana’s special playground made with children with special needs in mind, a beautiful lake with swans, geese and ducks, Kensington Palace and a lovely little cafe. Great for an afternoon stroll.
stella fifton
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