Kensington Gardens

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8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“These gardens (the Western part of Hyde Park) were originally laid out over 8 ha but today cover more than 110 ha.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"Laid out in 1689 by William III, who commissioned Christopher Wren to build, the gardens are a formal counterpart to neighboring Hyde Park." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"For adults, the Serpentine Gallery, the sunken garden and the beautiful flower walk provide alluring ways to while away a sunny afternoon." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"After a picnic in Hyde Park, head west to one of London’s prettiest green spaces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Once the recreational stomping grounds for King Henry VIII, this long swath of green stretching from Kensington Palace in the west to Oxford Street in the east is now open to the public and a must-visit for travelers looking for a relaxing moment away from the city's hustle and bustle." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Immediately west of Hyde Park and across the Serpentine lake, these picturesque 275-acre gardens are technically part of Kensington Palace." Full review