| Sambar Deer Hunting Victoria | | | | extra romantic. Families might want to check out |
| London may one of the biggest metropolises in the | | | | London Zoo as well, which is along the canal at the |
| world, but it also has plenty of open spaces if you're | | | | north end of the park. Sambar Deer Hunting Victoria |
| looking for some rest and relaxation on your city | | | | 3. Hampsread Heath |
| break. In between the tall buildings and hectic streets | | | | Rambling and wild, Hampstead Heath is another real |
| lay vast oasises of green; and a handful of the best | | | | gem in summer time. Just north of the centre, you |
| luxury hotels in London have an excellent park view | | | | can get lost on Hampstead Heath amongst the trees |
| to complete the picture. Here's a lowdown on the | | | | and hills. Most people come here for the view from |
| best parks to visit in London. | | | | the top of Box Hill, where the whole city lies |
| 1. Richmond Park | | | | sprawling before you, but the best parts of the |
| Bathed in history, the vast Richmond Park was once | | | | heath are the more hidden and selcuded spaces that |
| Henry VIII's personal hunting ground and it has | | | | give the impression that you're anywhere other than |
| retained both its country vibe and deer population! | | | | in the midst of a giant city. The old-fashioned and |
| Although it is located in Southwest London (outside | | | | chic Hampstead Village is also well worth a wander |
| of the 'centre'), it's well worth the visit for a touch of | | | | afterwards as there are some top class pubs with |
| what old England was like. The huge size means | | | | gardens and patios, alongside quaint shops and cafes. |
| there's plenty to explore too, from pond walks and | | | | 4. Victoria Park |
| botanical gardens to historical houses serving | | | | Out in East London, the sprawling Victoria Park is |
| ice-cream and tea. A real highlight is the 'keyhole': | | | | much less popular or known by visitors but still has |
| from here you can see straight through to Saint | | | | plenty of open space and picturesque views to offer. |
| Paul's Cathedral on a clear day. | | | | Residents in the now trendy East End know it well, |
| 2. Regents Park | | | | though, so expect plenty of cool kids taking a break |
| The most central and glamorous of London's parks, | | | | here on the grass. If you're after activity, take a long |
| Regents is alive with colorful flowers and city dwellers | | | | and interesting walk along the tow path beside the |
| catching the sunshine. Its bound to be packed on a | | | | canal to see some off the beaten track sights in this |
| sunny day but this buzz is part of its charm. There | | | | overlooked part of the city. Victoria Park is also a |
| are numerous small garden areas to take refuge in | | | | hotbed of entertainment in the summer - expect |
| and a large pond to rent pedloes if you're feeling | | | | festivals, concerts and music on the weekends. |