Museums · London
Royal Parks of London
In or near Tyburn.
Royal Parks of London — lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Marble Arch · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Royal Parks of London is a museum in London. Built or established in 1851, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Marble Arch, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area W2.
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Official information
The Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park offers an open-air swimming experience in one of London's iconic lakes. It is home to the oldest swimming club in Britain and provides seasonal swimming opportunities, with facilities including toilets and changing areas.
Place summary
The Royal Parks of London are a collection of public parks located in Westminster, W2. Established in 1851 during the Victorian era, these parks offer expansive green spaces amidst the urban environment. They serve as significant recreational areas for both residents and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5081, -0.1654
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W2 2UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1851
- Nearest railway station
- Marble Arch — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; open weekends from mid-May, daily from June to mid-September.
- Official site
- sportsandleisure.royalparks.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1330941 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Parks of London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Royal Parks of London.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Parks of London?
- Royal Parks of London is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 2UH), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Royal Parks of London?
- Royal Parks of London — lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Parks of London?
- The nearest railway station is Marble Arch, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 2UH.
- When was Royal Parks of London built?
- Built or established in 1851.
- How do I get to Royal Parks of London?
- The nearest railway station is Marble Arch, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 2UH.