Hyde Park

Hyde Park adjoins Kensington Gardens, and was originally a royal deer park, as set up by Henry VIII. Hyde Park accommodates all tastes, and has a lake called the Serpentine, which is popular with people who want to go boating. When I was there, a pop concert was taking place. Hyde Park is of course where the Rolling Stones gave a famous public concert in 1969.

Hyde Park encourages games and all sorts of activities

It's usually fairly busy - this was on a Friday afternoon

But you can find quiet areas to visit too

The Serpentine - no boats on there today though

The edge of the Serpentine almost has a beach-like feel to it