Parks in London

Swim in the Lido or hire a rowing boat in the heart of London.

Walk the gardens from Hyde Park to Kensington Palace.

Catch a play at the open-air theatre in the middle of the park.

Spot wild deer roaming this park at the city's edge.

Walk the ancient woodland where the East End ends.

Swim the lido and catch festivals at East London's park.

Climb Primrose Hill for the best views of central London.

Swim in the natural ponds in the woodland above the city.

Spot the pelicans in the park behind Buckingham Palace.

Walk the 2012 athletics venue and ride the Orbit tower slide.

Spot kingfishers and otters at the wetland reserve in Barnes.

Climb to the Royal Observatory and look out over the city.

Find the Japanese garden hidden from the main paths.

Seek out the Victorian dinosaur statues hidden in the park.

Walk the riverside path opposite Chelsea Embankment.