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.

I had a lovely time exploring this park. This was right by our friends we stayed with at London and…read moreI was so glad to have stumbled it. Loved the wall of fame, the garden, play ground and river. Loved it so much I did a blog post for my blog. I will be sure to check this out again whenever I am in that area. You could easily spend half a day here. It is the most scenic park I have seen in a long time. Kudos to the brains behind this beauty. https://youtu.be/_c98UTPjp28 https://www.instagram.com/tv/ByiVzD3AzWG/?igshid=1cmtml76ja4ac

Not really much to look at. The benefit here for me is that with the right lighting and the right…read moreangle there is a hell of a lot to see within a photographic frame which can look REALLY beautiful go see anyway, the history of how it all came about is quite interesting

This is my favourite park in London. It's intimate, charming and filled with beautiful trees and…read moreflowers against the backdrop of the atmospheric and gothic St.Giles church. Come Spring, the garden is at its best - the cherry blosson comes out, the squirrels play and the tress bloom. I am often over-awed by how picturesque and peaceful the little park is. It's never too full, and will often just be occupied by a few people and their blankets, reading and lazing in the sun. This garden is one of the reasons I love Camberwell so much - it makes me feel as though I have some of the benefits of living in a village, whilst being firmly in the city - the perfect combination in my opinion.

A hidden gem. It is a small park (super quiet and tranquil) with benches, trees, flowers and a koi…read morepond. The main feature of the park is a memorial wall with decorative tiles which record the heroic deeds of ordinary Londoners who lost their lives to save others. A great place to eat lunch, take a nap or read a book. Shhhhhhhhhhh.

Not a huge park. Not a noticeable park. Blink and you might miss it in passing. Not a lot is…read moreseating in park. But what stands this 'park' apart is the historic plaques and history behind it. That it shows plaques depicting how brave people gave up their lives and died for others is astounding. Humbling. Heart warming. The stories behind it are more than just the words you see, and though we don't know full story the words you read will make you think that in a world that seems bad there was once and to any still is People out there willing to come to your aid.

What a beautiful park…read more I went for the enchanted woodland walk, and it was just lovely. The 2 mile walk takes in some of the highlights of the ground, all decorated with beautiful lights. It was just gorgeous. I did think they should have limited the number of people walking around, perhaps to hourly slots, as it was so busy it kind of changed the atmosphere a little bit. All of the lights and scenes created were so creative and well thought out. Magical for both adults and children. The cutest things were seeing little fairies and pixies dotted around, and little doors at the bottom of trees where little elves must live. I loved it and would highly recommend you visit next winter. I'd really like to go back to the park in the day time for a nice sunny walk!

A lovely park, one of those where you forget you're in London. It's a bit built up and a bit out of…read morethe way, but once you get there, it's really nice. There's a garden centre and a Hilton hotel, as well as lots of park land, grazing cattle, and a fly fishing pond, just to name a few things. Oh, and Syon House, of course! It is, unfortunately, in the flight path - which might be good if you like to look at big planes! It's also near to Kew so while it might not be a place to go for your final destination, it's worth passing through.

There's just something about this park that sticks close to my heart- in a good way. It's super…read morespacious, has plenty to offer, and is quite lovely all throughout the year. No matter which entrance you come through, there will be plenty to see- from gardens to playgrounds, walkways to interesting exercise equipment that doesn't appear to be at first glance, and even a tennis court and BMX cycling course. There are lovely views of the city, plenty of quiet spots with benches overlooking peaceful vistas, and lovely wooded spots where you can spread a blanket and chill under a tree at your leisure. It's also a pet-friendly park, and you'll see plenty of dogs and their owners out for a lovely walk in the park on any given day; just make sure to clean up after them if they drop something on the way... Out of all the parks in London, this is definitely in my Top 5.

What beautiful fireworks! I can't believe that Lambeth put…read moreon a magnificent 30 minute display for FREE! So fantastic and really made my day. Amazing amazing amazing, and not to be missed. One word... Wow!

Jurassic Kingdom Exhibition…read more My first tip, a big one, is arrive early. We arrived at 10.30 am to find the car park in Osterley Park filling up quickly. We had a few hours of wandering amongst the exhibits without be pushed from pillar to post. When we left, at 1.30 pm the queues at the entrance were long and the carpark almost full. Warning over, the reasons for this overcrowding will be explained in the following review. We were overwhelmed by this exhibit. Initially we wondered if it would be interesting for we 'oldies' and wondered where we could hire a couple of ankle-biters so we would not feel out of place. Our children being of the older age group. Even my grandchildren are 18+. However, those worries disappeared. Seeing those life size animatronic dinosaurs was, I hate the word, awesome. It was great seeing the reaction of the smaller members of each family. They were enthralled. An easy, well signposted, walk around with ample 'educational' signage at each model. We learned that the names had changed over our lifetime. Very interesting to see where in the world, as we know it now, each dinosaur was found. Half way round there was a refreshment area selling hot dogs, noodles, drinks etc etc. A very welcome break for a coke. But carrying on to see more of those wonderful 'models', I was getting to the point of thinking of them being real (think it was the sun and no hat, Sunday was a hot day). At the end there, again, was a watering area and we decided to something to eat. I decided to treat my partner to an al fresco meal. Least I could do. We sat on the grass eating our burgers LOL. I was pleasantly surprised at the prices. Not a fiddle for the captive audience but reasonable prices. Guys, this exhibition will be travelling the UK. Well worth a visit, especially if you have young ones. Prices are reasonable especially the family tickets. Make an effort but, REMEMBER, go early to avoid the rush and enjoy the exhibition. www.lovepopupslondon.com #lovepopupslondon www.jurassickingdom.uk

Osterley Park and House is a National Trust historic property situated near Isleworth about 30mins…read moreaway from Heathrow airport. This fantastic (originally Elizabethan) Georgian House and garden stand in a large parkland. The House was refurbished by the architect Robert Adam in the middle of the 18th Century and claims to be one of the finest examples of his work in the United Kingdom. The house still has original furniture, really amazing ceilings, objects d'art from China and Japan, a fine collection of paintings from the Venetian school. You can walk through the meadow at will or use the paths that have been mown through it and see butterflies, grasshoppers, beetles, etc.. it is very relaxing and particularly enjoyable on a sunny day, There is also a large area of parkland with a lake and some marvellous old trees. They have a cafe and shop onsite also. There is a small admission fee to see the house and the gardens.

I first discovered the Hackney Marshes one Sunday afternoon while cycling along the canal and what…read morea great discovery it was. I love how even though I live in London I have access to this wide open space which feels like the countryside as some parts of it are quite overgrown. If you venture along further into the marshes you will find horses, little bridges and lots of exciting nooks and crannies which makes for a splendid and refreshing afternoon cycle. I would totally recommend Hackney Marshes if you want to get in touch with nature.

You may have seen Hackney Marshes in their starring role in a Nike advert showing folks, famous and…read moreotherwise, playing football to Blur's 'Parklife'. Further back in time it was the haunt of highwaymen when London was a smaller place and this was countryside. The centre of the park is an open grassland with what seems like hundreds of football pitches. In fact it's definite overkill as I've yet to see more that a couple of them in use! Oh well, if you fancy a game of footie, here's one place you can be sure of a pitch to yourself (unless there's some time they all get used that I don't know about!) It's also the site of a very nasty experience for me I was out for a run, and thought it would be nice to run out into and across all that lovely grass. So there I was, cruising along, clouds of dandelion clocks rising around me when I realised they weren't sweet fluffy dandelion seeds, but daddy long legs. And every step I made was raising clouds of hundreds of the things. They are like giant flying spiders. I had a hard time keeping calm on the way to the edge of the park! And even on the path it wasn't totally safe. Along the north side of the park the wind was blowing a steady supply across the path so I had to dodge them like some alien videogame come to life! I now avoid the park in the warmer months! All around the edge of the park there are paths and strips of woodland. The River Lee Navigation runs along the West side, and the River Lee itself along the East. I've seen woodpeckers and a kingfisher alongside the Lee. There are of course positives to having an environment free of pesticides! I suppose I really should be less scared of the bugs