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Beautifully spread over an area of 615 acres of land in Westminster borough of London, Hyde Park is no wonder one of the Top Attractions of England. Ideally lying between the Bayswater Road in the north and Knightsbridge in the south, the Hyde Park is worth visiting during England Tours.
Originally built as a manor of Hyde, a part of the old Westminster Abbey property, Hyde Park turned into a deer park under the reign of Henry VIII. Later the Hyde Park was beautified with an artificial lake called the Serpentine that was built by Queen Caroline surrounding the Hyde Park. |
You won't be able to resist yourself from indulging in to activities like boating and swimming in the curved shaped Serpentine Lake.
Wellington Arch, located at the busy junction of the Hyde Park called the Hyde Park Corner, is one of the major attractions of the park. Having a war memorial statue atop its arch, the Wellington Arch is a majestic site to see. Located at 149 Piccadilly at Hyde Park Corner is the Aspley House that was the home of the first Duke of Wellington (1769 - 1852). Do visit this museum while going on a tour to the Hyde Park. The Albert Memorial situated along Knightsbridge from the Hyde Park won't let you pass by without having a look at the large statue of Prince Albert.
Another remarkable feature of the Hyde Park is the Marble Arch, which was built as a gateway to Buckingham Palace in 1827. Now only royal vehicles are allowed to enter this gate. Set in the vicinity to the Marble Arch is the speakers corner that is used by the speakers to deliver speeches on Sundays. Earlier the Hyde Park was surrounded by an iron railing, which was removed during World War II in order to contribute to the demand of steel, iron and aluminum for making war weapons.
Hyde Park Corner, the meeting place of soapbox orators, Rotten Row, a famous bridle path, the oval, Streamlike Diana and Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain are some of the distinctive features of the Hyde Park of London. |
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Moving inside the park, you will come across the southern edge called the Rotten Row that was used by the monarchs to ride along during deer hunting.
So, do make a point to visit the beautiful and historical Hyde Park during your England Travel.
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