Fresh Air In The Big Smoke

If someone has been thinking that all the metro cities across the globe are simply congested and full of pollution, then they will have a rethink if they visit London once in their life. London guided walking tours, across the many beautiful parks, are considered to be one of a kind, and people from the entire world come to experience it. The big smoke city of London has a number of green and open spaces for the people to breathe some fresh air.

London is still considered one of the greenest cities among all the major metros in the world. There are in total more than 600 green squares and around 150 green parks around the city of London. Additionally there are around 20 city farms with all the required facilities to spend with one's family and friends.

Whether you are planning a winter holiday or a Christmas holiday in London, there are a number of green spaces to spend some quality time with your family and friends. Hyde Park in London is one of the finest green parks across the country and is spread across 350 acres. There are more than 4000 trees in this historic park. There is also a beautiful lake that is part of this park. A meadow in the park makes for a perfect family get-together. There is something for everyone in this park. For kids there are activities like boating, swimming and cycling. There are also three playgrounds around this park for the kids to play. There are also facilities for skating and tennis. For those with interest in horticulture, there is the rose garden with plenty of roses of different varieties and many different herbaceous plants such as the Daphne and Sarcococca.

Another great way to spend a holiday is to visit Green Park, which is very near to another beautiful park - St. James Park. Green Park is spread across 47 acres with plenty of mature trees and grasslands. This historical park is surrounded by Constitution hill, Piccadilly and the Broad walk. This park is famous for its daffodil flowers which bloom in full beauty during the spring season. The regent's park and the primrose hill are other popular places for people coming to spend their vacation. With beautiful rose flowers all around, this park is a great place of scenic beauty. The primrose hill that is part of this park is a great venue to get a good view of the surrounding greenery. There is also an open air theater located at the center of the park.

By: Claire Jefferies

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Claire Jefferies is writing on behalf of Ealing Spa Cottage, who offer short term holiday lettings and rentals in London. They offer a number of services, including Short term holiday apartments London and Shortterm holiday let's London