Royal Parks of London
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:17
Welcome to the Royal Parks of London, an extraordinary network of green spaces that collectively form what is often called the 'Lungs of London.' These parks—Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St. James's Park, and…
Listen in the app2Kensington Gardens — The Palatial Gateway2:06
We begin in Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace and now a two hundred and seventy-acre expanse of 'greenery and trees.' This area has been in the British royal family since the seventeenth century…
Listen in the app3The Peter Pan Statue — A Whimsical Landmark2:02
Standing next to the Long Water, we find the 'famous' Peter Pan Statue, which has been a highlight of Kensington Gardens since it was erected 'secretly' overnight in May 1912. The statue was commissioned by the author J.M. …
Listen in the app4The Albert Memorial — A Monument to Love2:02
Dominating the southern edge of Kensington Gardens is the Albert Memorial, one of the most 'extraordinary' and 'opulent' monuments in London. Built by Queen Victoria in memory of her beloved husband, Prince Albert, who died in…
Listen in the app5The Serpentine and Diana Memorial Fountain2:00
We now enter Hyde Park, the largest of the central Royal Parks, covering three hundred and fifty acres. Established by Henry the Eighth as a 'hunting ground,' it became open to the public in 1637 and has since been the site of…
Listen in the app6The Mall — The Ceremonial Red Carpet1:53
Leaving Hyde Park and passing through Wellington Arch, we find ourselves at the start of The Mall, the 'iconic' ceremonial route that leads to Buckingham Palace. Envisioned in the early twentieth century as a 'ceremonial route'…
Listen in the app7St. James's Park — The Royal Sanctuary2:02
Adjacent to The Mall and directly in front of Buckingham Palace lies St. James's Park, the oldest and perhaps the most 'enchanting' of the Royal Parks. …
Listen in the app8Royal Parks of London1:42
Our 'walking tour' of the Royal Parks has taken us from the 'palatial' gardens of Kensington to the 'ceremonial' red carpet of The Mall. We have seen how these 'vital green spaces' serve as the 'lungs of London,' providing a…
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Our 'walking tour' of the Royal Parks has taken us from the 'palatial' gardens of Kensington to the 'ceremonial' red carpet of The Mall. We have seen how these 'vital green spaces' serve as the 'lungs of London,' providing a…
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What is Royal Parks of London?
Royal Parks of London is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5081, -0.1654 |
| Last updated |
