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Kensington Gardens

The Magazine Storeyard | Magazine Gate, London W2 UH, England
44 20 7298 2100
As featured in London for young kids
Ranked #59 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Parks
Fee: No
Owner description: Separated from Hyde Park by the Serpentine, a lake used by boaters and swimmers, this park is calmer and more peaceful than its neighbor, and features...... more » Owner description: Separated from Hyde Park by the Serpentine, a lake used by boaters and swimmers, this park is calmer and more peaceful than its neighbor, and features many attractions including a statue of Peter Pan, Albert Memorial and the Serpentine Art Gallery. « less
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Brisbane, Australia
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161 reviews 161 reviews
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Walking around the gardens it is hard to believe that you are in the middle of a enormous city, the gardens are beautifully kept, a wonderful retreat from the busy streets and shops. It was nice to visit the Princess Diana memorial fountain, so elegantly designed, such a peaceful place, she was greatly loved, and so missed. More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a beautiful park and great for children to ride biked etc just look out for dogs off leads and the oncoming Barclays bikes!! More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Nice and relaxing after the hustle and bustle of the City More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

wide, open spaces, gorgeous palace views, special to see Lady Diana's 'flowered gate' and kids LOVED the Lady Diana playground. More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

A peaceful place to sit & watch people walk by. Lots of birds & ducks in the round pool. Beautiful garden. You'll find squirrell running around chased by dogs. Many people do cycling & & sunbathing. my son loves this place so much as he likes to feed the bird. It was a must-go place in the morning before we... More

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Shah Alam, Malaysia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Unlike Regent's Park with its roses, you can't find much at Kensington Gardens but it's a beautiful and peaceful area for a good rest after a hard day ... shopping at Oxford Street and its surrounding areas. You can sit on benches while having a snack and at the same times watching others sunbathing, jogging, cycling, horse riding and walking... More

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

nice gardens, pleasant walks, i like Kensington Palace, the Round pound is pleasant to sit by. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Gated playground highlight of which is an amazing pirate ship! Great fun for kids 2-12! Free entry! More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Kensington Gardens is frequently overlooked in favour of its big brother, Hyde Park. But this little park just to the West but in continuity with Hyde Park is an overlooked gem...beautiful secluded walks, mature trees, playgrounds and quiet gardens set away from the hustle and bustle. It always seems quieter than Hyde Park, and I reckon has far more squirrels.... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Wondeful open space in the heart of London, this tree lined park park is used as a place to visit, relax, or walk or ride through on the way to other places, this park is well used but large enough to accomodation everyone. Features on the western side include the Round Pond with its swans and other water birds, open... More

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