London is the sprawling capital city of the United Kingdom, with its long and rich history crowding every nook and cranny. Some buildings are hundreds of years old, and space is still at a premium. However, there remain quite a few parks and green spaces to escape the noisy crowds of the city. Here are a few to take a quiet break from exploring all that London has to offer.

Next door to Buckingham Palace is one of the largest parks in London. Smack dab in the middle of the city, this escape from the hustle and bustle has plenty of green space to get lost in. Looming skyscrapers from downtown jut out over the top of the swaying and luscious sentinel trees. The wide paths of the park wend around The Serpentine, where beach chairs can be rented to watch royal swans paddle through the peaceful waters. The perfect place to pass through during a walking tour of London.

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