Day 3 in London
After a day before full of action, take a rest and visit the largest open spaces of London, I mean its parks and gardens.
Hyde Park is one of the most beautiful sights that can be visited for free in the British capital. This park is one of those four royal parks in London, besides the Green Park, St. James Park and Kensington Gardens, and it has a surface of 140 hectares.
Quite enough space for those who like long walks, am I right? If you are visiting London during summertime, you can swim in the Lake Serpentine or go boating on the same lake. Also, direct to the famous Speakers’ Corner, a traditional forum for free speech…
Grab some sandwiches and something to drink and go for a picnic to St. James Park.
It is the oldest park in London. From a marshy valley, this place was transformed into a hospital, then into a hunting park by Henry VIII. Elizabeth I was used to organize parties on the place where now the park is, and James I was keeping his pets here: crocodiles, camels and an elephant.
The park as it is in present was designed by Charles II after his exile in France. It is full of squirrels and pigeons, that is why we advise you, besides your snack, not to enter the park without a pack of nuts and some biscuits for your new little friends.
After dawn, loads of London’s top museums and art galleries wait for you for regular after-hours events and exhibitions. Take a dose of culture by visiting the National Gallery on Friday late in the evening for free!
Also, different special events and guided talks are organized here, giving the visitors the chance to find out what’s new arts. Or, take a night tour in the Science Museum in a more adult-like way, by exploring the extraordinary world of science with beer in your hand, listening to silent disco and sometimes even a comedy show is performed here.
