With just a few steps from Hyde Park, you’ll find yourself roaming around London’s Kensington Gardens, which used to be a deer park; yet even more sprawling masses of green space to soak up.
Have a wander around Megan and Harry’s back yard, amongst the swans and tree lined pathways or sit amidst the squirrels (that will jump onto your bench, sit beside you, nearly knock over your bottle of water and stare you out – waiting for you to give them food. True story).
London may have a lot to answer for when it comes to traffic, pollution, crowds, hustle and bustle – but it certainly compensates for some of that with parks like this – it’s absolutely massive, overwhelmingly green and a welcome resting place from the busy city streets.

You can walk under the bridge or cross over the road to step from Hyde Park into Kensington Gardens…and vice versa

This chap was dedicated to feeding the pigeons – he had them flocking around and landing on him to eat out of his hand…

More fabulous trees…

Bear hug at a water fountain

An artist and his easel…

Tunnel between Hyde park and Kensington Gardens

Divided by water, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens

The squirrels are surprisingly bold, not scared of people and very conformable getting close to you!

The previous home of Princess Diana with Prince Charles

Ice cream

It’s really interesting to get a glimpse of the wide range of birds and wildlife thriving in this garden…
Caption this…

I couldn’t just walk past this and not take a picture…..share your best captions below!!
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Linda Guest
I love playing ‘ The Floor is Lava’ with my doggy pals
Cherryl
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CAROL PATRICK
He’s lying on top of where I buried my bone!
Cherryl
Ha ha
Amanda Deacon
Here’s John modelling our new range in belt buckles.
Tamara Davies
‘I will keep guard whilst you sleep’ βΊ
Amanda Jacklin
Quick hurry wake up Mummy’s coming!
Jill mcphee
Well you said sit!
Anonymous
you said there would be a real trampoline
Cherryl
Like the one from that old John Lewis advert π³πΆ
Deborah Mackenzie
You know I can’t sit on the grass!
Natalie Crossan
Someone get my owner a dentastick quick!
alice lightning
no ones going to try and take my dog I know exactly where he is and tied to my belt I can relax in the sunshine
Mary
The grass is lava!
Stacy Fenemore
shade is important ;;-)
Ms Clare Kent
I must clarify this dog vs master situation
Cherryl
I think the distinction has been made very clear here πΆ
helen booth
Man down, I need back up Chief!
Cherryl
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Jane
Thereβs no way Iβm sitting on that grass Iβll get my lovely white coat all dirty!
Steve Davies
I don’t think our Alien impersonation is fooling anyone…
laura stewart
one man and his dog
beautyobsessed524
Ill show them other dogs im the one in control #CaptionThis
Amy Walthall
Mans breast friend
alinakmk
WARNING: BEST WATCHDOG IN THE CITY
Nicola John
When his owner said to sit by the chestnut …spot misheard and sat on the the chest and nuts!
Rebecca Whatmore
You are not making me walk on the pavement anymore in this blazing hot sun – I have burnt paws!
Rebecca Whatmore
#CaptionThis
Natalie S
Top Dog!
sheridarby
And this dog says it is far too hot to go for a walk
Danny Mcbride
Nope! It is not time for home yet. Stay put!
Jilna Shukla
You do not have to ruff anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not bark when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do howl may be given in evidence.”
Cherryl
Love that!!
Alison Tripp
Squirrel watch…. day 4….
Paul Meulen
ahn ah ah ah staying alive, staying alive
Cherryl
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Helen Jones
#captionthis Wake much up before you go go
Cherryl
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Lindsey stuart
Half price man sitting,…TODAY ONLY!
Cherryl
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Stevie Fairbairn
This will let the dog catcher I have an owner.
Trini (@trinimamablogs)
Lean on me when you need a friend
hayley stuart
“No time for napping now its walkies!” #CaptionThis
Robert Price
I’m playing Meerkats
Sally Collingwood
Can I go now Dad, she’s not even looking #captionthis
styles5433 (Kim Styles)
The new guide dog took his job very seriously!
Cherryl
Lol ππ
styles5433 (Kim Styles)
should have added #captionthis
Sonja
Loyalty – worth every dog hair #captionthis
Cherryl
Absolutely πππ
Sonja
Loyalty – worth every dog hair!
Harvey Salmon
The fashion police had started using dogs to apprehend the most serious offenders.
Cherryl
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Sandra Clarke
How many chest compressions did you say I have to do?
Cherryl
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Anthony G.
Let sleeping Dougs lie
Cherryl
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Sheena Batey
Well someone said sit and stay
lapsapchung
Gorgeous photos! My caption is
“Where shall I bury this?”
Cherryl
Oh dear – lol!!
Kellie Steed
Granddad didn’t quite understand the concept of dog sitting!
Ruth Harwood
Mate, I said I needed a chair, not a blanket!
ruth robinson
im top dog
Cherryl
Sure is βΊοΈ
Charlotte Mitchell-Innes
“Could you breath out a bit more I’m trying to see their picnic”!!
Annabel Greaves
I know you are feeling a bit ruff but I need to have a walk!!!
singellis
This is a must see when I visit England.
Anonymous
Who knows CPR?
Cherryl
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Iain Maciver
MY BEST FRIEND INDEED
Winnie
You showed the beauty of the place through your great shots! π
Cherryl
Thank you π
Winnie
Youβre welcome!
PlantsandBeyond
Oh, Yes, great memories π