Kensington Gardens

We visited Kensington Gardens two weeks ago during our short trip to London. Nestled beside Hyde Park, this expansive royal park offered a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle, even if our visit was brief. The garden’s wide paths and large open spaces made it ideal for a relaxing walk. It’s very family-friendly — a perfect spot to bring kids for some outdoor time. Although it was warmer than expected during our visit, we found shaded areas to pause and enjoy the surroundings. Washrooms were available, which was convenient, and there’s a nice café where you can sit down for refreshments. We especially enjoyed watching the fountains and the coots gliding gracefully across the water. It added a lively charm to the otherwise calm landscape. One small disappointment was the lack of floral displays — we were hoping for more vibrant blooms, but the heat may have impacted the seasonal flowers. As we were pressed for time with only a few days in London, we had to rush through and couldn’t explore every corner. Despite that, the garden left a pleasant impression, and we’d definitely return for a longer, slower visit next time.
Chula Rodrigo - 2 weeks ago

Kensington Gardens is one of the nicest parks I’ve been to in London. It’s big, peaceful, and really well looked after. As soon as you walk in, it feels like a calm escape from the busy streets. There’s a lot of open space, so it never feels too crowded, even on weekends. I went for a walk and ended up spending more time than I expected just wandering around. There are wide paths, big trees, and lovely green lawns where you can sit and relax. It’s perfect if you want some fresh air, a slow stroll, or even a quiet spot to read a book or have a snack. There are also some cool things to see while you walk like the Peter Pan statue, the Albert Memorial, and Kensington Palace. I didn’t plan anything in advance, but just came across them as I explored, which was a nice surprise. There’s also a little pond with birds and ducks that adds to the peaceful vibe. The park is clean, feels safe, and has plenty of benches and open spots to stop and enjoy the view. You’ll see locals walking their dogs, families with kids, and people jogging or biking, but it still feels quiet and relaxing.
Ankitha Chapte - 2 months ago

In the heart of London, a park – the perfection of nature and beauty. A lovely walk along the Serpentine Lake to Kensington Palace, the Queen Victoria Memorial, and the bridge that leads into Hyde Park. A wonderful place for a moment of peace and quiet. Highly recommended, whatever you’re looking for. Some places don’t need to be searched for – they’re simply there.
AMK 1998 - a week ago

Gorgeous garden, interesting locals of the human kind as well as the animal kind. Wild parakeets and murder pigeons. I don't think they're murdering anything but the mulberries off the trees but with the red mulberry juice and the cockney gait and side eye, it's easy to be mistaken.
Genifer Wheeler - 2 weeks ago

So many visits to London and yet I don't recall strolling past specifically the pond with all the swans and ducks. Did a loop starting from the Italian Garden switching into Kensington and back to Lancaster via the black gates. Lovely walk. Beautiful well maintained parks/grounds.
Kim S - a month ago