Great forest for family fun! Many different things to do and enjoy all day Lots of different play…read morestructures spread out threw the forest, bike riding trails, hiking/ walking trails, Go Ape activities, picnic areas, and open fields, tons of parking, bathrooms available, cafe shop for cup of coffee or hot meal. Plenty to choose from

We often come here from Norwich for a day out as there is so much to do…read more First, there are some lovely walks in this beautiful, mostly pine forest. With our small children we tend to take the route that includes all the fantastic wooden play sculptures. This means every few hundred yards or so you come across a wooden rabbit, bird, squirrel and so on designed to be explored with slides, fireman poles, ladders etc This keeps them going all the way round and they have a lot of fun. There are also some fantastic cycle routes available, different trails according to the level of difficulty. If you are a seasoned mountain biker you may wish to bring your own bike, on the other hand if you just want to have a taste of what it is like there are bikes available for hire by the hour or longer. We hired some once with a kids trailer fixed to the back of the bike and our girls loved it! There is a lovely open grassy area near the High Lodge Visitor Centre where you can play your own ball games too. We have been with a large party before and had a great day here using that area, hiring the barbecues to cook our lunch on and exploring the adjacent adventure play area. The centre itself has a gift shop and largish restaurant if you don't feel like bringing a picnic. There is a small charge of £6 to enter Thetford Forest if you park at High Lodge. Well worth it when you consider a family can have a brilliant day out for that amount!

This is London's version of Central Park only much grander and more natural and rustic feeling…read more Think wild blackberries along the trail's edge, three ponds, dogs galore, picnics around every corner, tennis courts, fenced in kids areas and more. The 300+ hectares (looks up conversion ) Also features woodlands, meadows, grassy lawns and paved trails. It's a London treasure and certainly worth a stroll and picnic. The surrounding neighborhood is filled with beautiful homes and fun shops.

Unique experience to visit this park! Reminds me of London's version of Central Park, with a more…read morecountryside in the city vibe. It is a massive park and my visit was limited to walking up for the view and relaxing a bit. It was a lovely day and I can imagine this is the place to be for many on a sunny afternoon with a picnic. I understand it's the highest natural point in London for a view of the skyline and also imagine the panorama is pretty at night. Cute neighborhood area, too.

It's a bit like what it says on the tin but without the "central" bit. When I first came to London…read moreI joined the group because it was a whole lot better going for a walk in the countryside than sitting in a pub staring at the bubbles in my champagne glass. Okay I was evidently in the wrong environment for champagne nevertheless CLOG was a good way to start getting out and meeting some people who share a love of outdoor activities without the need to bury myself in my bubbles. It's made up of a mix of people, including single and odd. There are weekly events, such as meeting for theatre and such but I stick to the walks because I can always pick up the pace if I'm not in the mood for chatting. They do some good weekend and longer trips around the whole of England (and some European destinations). I did a great walk along the Jurassic coast. The youth hostel, sharing, bunk bed accommodation is not my thing however. Some of the members were horrified when I suggested I find a B&B for myself. It's cheap to join - only £30 for the year but you can do the first 3 events first to test it out.

it was great meeting new people loved the outdoor activities, I found a new group to join and i…read morethought I would share it www. green-london.org.uk http://www.meetup.com/Green-London-Walks-Days-out-and-Weekends/ if you loved this group you will enjoy this group

Expensive to park. If you want to know where your £500,000 "for Wendover to mitigate the impact of…read moreHS2" went take a look at the buildings for the restaurant. This is what all the money was spent on. Worth it? No because the build involved sacking off the previous Cafe which was locally owned and run and was brilliant. In its place this faceless building run by a chain from Birmingham, more expensive and not nearly as good.

2 thumbs up from me! I wish I had more hands so I could give it more thumbs up. I have toes, of…read morecourse and they're up- but it's not the same! "A hand, a hand, my kingdom for a hand" W. Shakespeare Or maybe it was Henry the V111 it was one of them. Unless it was Marlowe? Anyway, excellent woods, peaceful, relaxing, tree filled. Great car park. Well done Wendover. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

I don't know how anyone could have anything negative to say about Primrose Hill. Perhaps I'm biased…read moreas it's the closest park to me (Hampstead Heath being the second) but I just find it so idyllic. On a warm day you'll find many people having picnics, walking their dogs, or just enjoying the view. There are also many cafes and shops within walking distance, so if you find you want something to eat you can easily get to a cafe in 10-15 minutes walking. I personally recommend Lemonia or Alma for a nice lunch. Overall I think Primrose Hill is magical and I will spend every possible second of free time I have there

Before gnawing on turkey legs and slabs of rare prime rib, Henry VIII used this patch of greenery…read moreas his hunting grounds presumably while his six wives looked on with royal comportment. The only thing that has lasted through the last six centuries is the patch of greenery which Jamie W. and I trodded upon after walking along the Regent's Canal. It was a swelteringly hot day in London except for one slight breeze we felt once we made it to the top of the hill summit. From there, you get quite the unexpected views of central London. A crowd did gather but nothing like the masses that swarm the Sky Garden or the Shard. I suggest offering to take photos of people in front of the view in order for them to reciprocate in kind. Most were very accommodating, and for those few who demur and refused to take your picture, there's a special place in hell for them where they're constantly blinded by flash bulbs. The walk down the hill was also lovely as you see civilized people doing civilized things like having a white tablecloth picnic or creating a landscape painting under a leafy tree suitable for a mid-priced motel. We just crossed Prince Albert Road to walk through Regent's Park, one of the city's more splendorous parks. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

This is a beautiful park where you can enjoy a walk, run, picnics or photography. It's very…read morepeaceful and (I believe) free! There is a small snack stand to grab a coffee or a treat before your activity. Serene is the best word I think to describe the park. You can see the Queen's swans and dogs are allowed now, but I don't believe they need a leash the entire time. Great scenic spots for photos. I really enjoyed my visit to Virginia Water.

The Valley Garden at Virginia Water is a magical place. The "Punch Bowl" is especially gorgeous,…read morefilled with flowers and bursting colors in May. A must see. And, you won't believe that this is part of the "Greater London." Just a quick train ride away for a day trip. It is a great hiking place and paradise for photographers. The only slightly annoying issue is there are no toilets. At all. More an issue for girls than guys.

This is probably the most famous section of the Capital ring almost entirely within gorgeous parks…read moreand lovely views of greenery, or away to the rest of London. I've walked along this route previously (although I did not know it was part of the capital ring...) and I noticed that we saw far more walkers than the other sections!! This walk is 7 miles long, so it is a pleasant walk on its own, or if you have lots of energy, it's easy to walk further. The best bits: - The deer! I thought I could see a deer shaped log as we wandered in Richmond park - when I looked closer it was two deers chilling in the long grass. The deer here are happily wandering around a huge space, unlike those in the little cage on the other side of London. - Richmond Park covers 2,500 acres and is just lovely - it's like you've left London and landed in an area of the English countryside. - Wandering in Wimbledon common makes me think of the wombles. - The end of the walk, when the path joins up with the Thames path, there are lots of pubs if you need a drink/food. Tips: - If it has rained recently, bring walking boots or wellies! So many people tread these paths that is was really muddy in some sections. - There is a café near the windmill on Wimbledon Common BUT it was soooo busy! If you can, bring lunch so you don't have to wait for ages with the rest of West London for food. - There are a few places where the walk sign posts are hard to spot - so bring a map or your phone to show you the way!! The tfl map is here: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/capital-ring-section-6.pdf and the google map is here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zi2kcos2sUj8.kVWGrVC8hy7s&hl=en_US

Somebody might give it 4 stars because it's too sparsely populated, but there aren't many reasons…read morenot to love one of the crown-jewel London parks. I guess maybe if you don't like little baby deer (how couldn't you?). At 955 hectares, you'll be hard-pressed to make it one side to the other, let alone experience all this natural wonder has to offer (or to know what a hectare is). Even those artificial Pen Ponds seem natural, since they've been here since 1746. Be sure to come in spring to marvel at the azaleas in Isabella Plantation, and bring your bike for the myriad trails winding throughout the property, unless you'd prefer to bring your horse instead (horses love baby deer). Cover those baby deer's ears because we should note there's "culling" in February and November (say it isn't so). It's easy to arrive by train or tube if you're not just riding your bike/horse straight from home. If I lived that close (and had a horse) you know I'd be doing that often. Thanks Charles I for spending all those forced-tax dollars on a place you could put a bunch of deer, all those centuries ago. We'll look forward to another visit soon.

Vast and well maintained "wild" park. This is the park to go sight seeing for deer, Canadian geese,…read moreswans, all manner of ducks and lots of pet dogs. We walked 5 miles easy from the pedestrian entrance in Petersham to the large ponds and back. If you're taking the tube, get off at Richmond station and right outside the station, catch bus 371 to Richmond Hill pass the American University. When you get off, make a left and walk for a few minutes, you'll see the park entrance.