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Parks in England

Vadym
Stetsyshyn
Parks in England

England is an indispensable part of the United Kingdom


with its beautiful nature and friendly people. England is
covered with parks: some of them are situated in cities
providing wonderful territory for walks and rest.
Parks in England

There are also many national parks with the objective to


conserve wildlife, natural beauty and culture of the region and
theme parks to let your hair down on the most terrifying
rollercoasters. All of them are popular tourist destinations and
local people also adore them.
Hyde Park

London is full of wonderful parks and Hyde Park is


one of them. It is situated in the center of London. Hyde
Park covers over 1,4 square kilometers or 350 acres.
Hyde Park

It has a finest landscape and is often used for political


meetings or festive celebrations. A long time ago the park
belonged to Westminster Abbey and it got its name from an
ancient unit of area.
Hyde Park

Now it has become one of the beloved places of


Londoners who just wants to have a rest or walk.
Hyde Park

The main attraction of the park is Serpentine Lake


which opens for swimmers, and the gallery of the same
name.
Hyde Park

Other interesting sights in Hyde Park are Apsley Houses


with the Wellington Museum and Wellington Arch. These
objects remind about the parade in 1815 in honor of
Wellington’s victory over Napoleon.
Hyde Park
Another sight is the statue of Achilles, which became
the first almost naked statue in London and caused uproar of
citizens.
Hyde Park

Hyde Park is also famous for its Speaker’s Corner. It’s


the place where different orators and preachers demonstrate
their eloquence. That’s why Speaker’s Corner is considered
to be the place where anyone can freely proclaim and state
their ideas.
Hyde Park
Nowadays Hyde Park is also often used for different rock
concerts and many famous bands, among them Queen, Rolling
Stones and others.
Hyde Park

Queen Victoria chose Hyde Park for holding the first


World Exhibition in 1851.
National Park
National Parks of the UK are usually managed by
government with some substantial human settlements. There are
about 10 of them in England attracting visitors with their
recreational and conservational functions. One of the most famous
national parks in England is the Lake District.
National Park
It is a mountainous region with lakes and forests with
a total area of ​over 885 square miles, annually more
than 15 million people come there.
National Park
Lake District National Park was founded in 1951. Picturesque
interlocking lakes, valleys, forests and meadows, making it one of
the best places in Britain for outdoor activities: whether it's a
leisurely bike ride or a day-long walking tour of the hills.
Happy Travel!

Enjoy your holiday!

Thank you.

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