Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens was originally part of Hyde Park and it's where the lovely Kensington Palace is situated.

The gardens are very close to Queensway, Notting Hill and Kensington High Street where the world famous Royal Albert Hall is located opposite the Albert Memorial.

The famous Round Pond is now a popular spot for taking a walk or just relaxing with a book or, weather permitting, sunbathing.

Children love to sail their boats and on windy days this is the place to come to fly a kite.

There has always been a lovely little playground near the palace close to Bayswater Road which is now dedicated to the memory of Princess Diana.

The playground has pirate ships and much more for children to enjoy and there's also a Clocktower and a very old and famous Elfin Oak tree which is covered with fairy-folk and witches.

Next to the playground is the Broadwalk Cafè and a Playcafè is located inside the playground. Times are from 8.00am - 8.00pm in summer and 10.00am - 4.00pm in winter.

Fountains in the Gardens
There are many famous landmarks to visit such as the Peter Pan statue which is dedicated to JM Barrie who wrote the book Peter Pan.

In 2004 the film Neverland (which was based on the book Peter Pan) was filmed here and starred Kate Winslet and Johnny Depp.

The gardens are a favorite spot for filming and the popular and very amusing fight scene between Hugh Grant and Colin Firth in 'The Edge of Reason' (sequel to Bridget Jones and also starring Renee Zellweger), began at the Serpentine Gallery and finished in the central basin of the Italian Garden.

The area is close to Lancaster Gate tube station which is a very picturesque part of the Gardens. As well as the many lovely fountains and gardens there are two children's playgrounds.

Refreshments are available and you can easily walk from here to Marble Arch in about 5 - 10 minutes.

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