HYDE PARK
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks.
Hyde Park is the largest open space in London extending 1.25 mi east to west and half a mile north to south.
Originally part of Westminster Abbey, it was taken over by Henry VIII in 1536 and became a royal deer park before eventually
One of Britain's Royal Parks, Hyde Park covers some 350 acres, including a lake - the Serpentine - that was built in 1730 and
Suitably named Grand Entrance, the main entrance to the park is a triple archway built in 1828
Other highlights include the wonderful Diana Memorial Fountain, a spectacular structure made from 545 pieces of Cornish granite
Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations and other protests due to its
The 7 July Memorial in the park commemorates the victims of 7 July 2005 London bombings.
One more advantage is Hyde Rark is free to enter.
Today, it's one of London's most popular attractions, and whether you're there for a gentle stroll, a picnic or some serious
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Hyde Park in London

1. HYDE PARK

In LONDON

2. Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Hyde Park, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks.

3. Hyde Park is the largest open space in London extending 1.25 mi east to west and half a mile north to south.

4. Originally part of Westminster Abbey, it was taken over by Henry VIII in 1536 and became a royal deer park before eventually

being
opened to the public by Charles I in 1635.

5. One of Britain's Royal Parks, Hyde Park covers some 350 acres, including a lake - the Serpentine - that was built in 1730 and

is
popular for boating and swimming.

6. Suitably named Grand Entrance, the main entrance to the park is a triple archway built in 1828

7. Other highlights include the wonderful Diana Memorial Fountain, a spectacular structure made from 545 pieces of Cornish granite

and
designed to reflect the life of Princess Diana.

8. Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations and other protests due to its

Hyde Park's Speakers' Corner has acquired an
international reputation for demonstrations and
other protests due to its tolerance of free
speech.

9. The 7 July Memorial in the park commemorates the victims of 7 July 2005 London bombings.

10. One more advantage is Hyde Rark is free to enter.

11. Today, it's one of London's most popular attractions, and whether you're there for a gentle stroll, a picnic or some serious

sightseeing, it should be a must-see on your
London "to do" list.

12. Thank you for attention

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