Green Park – Things to do in London

Updated On: November 07, 2023 by   Ciaran Connolly

Looking for the perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of London City life? Then you need to head to Green Park.

The Beauty of This Park

Green Park is a lovely and peaceful grassland surrounded by mature trees that offer you a place to chill out. A great spot in the summertime where you can relax and read a book. Or have a picnic while enjoying the sunshine. It is right next to the popular tourist attraction; Buckingham Palace which you must check out.

The Green Park covers 19 hectares between Hyde Park and St. James’s Park. Together with the Kensington Gardens and the Gardens of Buckingham Palace, these parks actually form an almost unbroken stretch of open land reaching from Whitehall and Victoria station to Kensington and Notting Hill.

Green Park History

There is a history carried behind Green Park which started back in the 16th century when it formed part of the estate of Poulteney family. Then in 1668, Charles II was the one who transformed this bulk of land to a Royal Park and enclosed it with a brick wall. He laid out the park’s main walks and built an icehouse to supply him with ice for cooling drinks in the hot summer days.

Throughout the years, the park kept getting more famous and people started walking through it more. As it was once considered on the outskirts of the city, where people were robbed so many people avoid the area. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Green Park was a great place for fireworks displays.

Today its a very popular park that people like to wander around and there is a variety of different events held here throughout the year.

Check out our other blogs that might interest you: Westminster Abbey, St. James Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Mews, Kensington Palace.