An Aussie Couple Reveals Insider Tips That Everyone Should Know Before Actually Setting Foot In London!

London is one of the greatest cosmopolitan cities and the 4th largest economy of the world. If something is happening in life, chances are it is happening in London. Everybody in London seems to be living high off the hog yet liberality and tolerance are a basic part of their life. This metropolis warmly welcomes people from around the world and offers them incredible new lives and amazing opportunities if they know how to take advantage of it.

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London Parks

Diana Memorial Walk is one of the longer London walks and covers a distance of seven miles. It is charted by 90 Diana Memorial Walk plaques set in the ground along the route which crosses four Royal Parks and within sight of three palaces and two mansions.

Tourists who wish to get a view of these amazing historical monuments and amusement parks often fly down to London. There are five inter-connected international airports in London, which offer London Airport Transfer services. These airports offer flights that travel London Gatwick London, Luton London Luton, and London Stansted London.

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A Platform for Free Speech? – The History of Hyde Park in London

Hyde Park is located in the center of London, and is one of the largest parks in the city, consisting of 350 acres. Henry VII obtained it from the Monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536. He often rode a horse to hunt for deer on the property. The park was only for private hunting until James I became king and granted limited access to the public. King James arranged someone to be in charge of taking care of the park. Then in 1637, Charles I altered everything when he opened Hyde Park to the public. William III moved his home to Kensington Palace, which is on the far side of Hyde Park, in 1689. The king put in a drive, which is now known as Rotten Row. The road leads from Hyde Park corner towards Kensington Palace. In 1733 the park had some major landscaping done for Queen Caroline. A piece of water called The Serpentine was created. In 1826, designer George Rennie designed a bridge to separate The Serpentine from The Long Water.

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An urban area the size of London with approximately 7.5 million residents and nearly that many again in the surrounding areas isn’t normally considered a place you will find a lot of open spaces. As the most populated city in the European Union, you might think they would use all of their available space to house people. London’s Royal Parks, however, are 5,000 acres of historic parkland providing unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment. While London has many parks and open spaces, The Royal Parks are in prime locations, and are the largest on average.

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