The National Trust owns and maintains a huge amount of land in Britain. Entry to all of the National Trust houses and estates is free to members or a small price is charged to non-members. National Trust land is not only in the countryside but also cities, such as East Sheen Common, Chislehurst Common, Petts Wood and Selsdon Wood.
London also has an abundance of parks and land that are magnificent in their own right. Hyde Park is in the centre of London and prides itself on offering something for everyone in its 350 acres: a lake, a meadow and horse rides. Regents Park covers 410 acres and was designed by architect John Nash; it includes stunning rose gardens, the largest outdoor sports area in London, open-air theatre and sports pitches.
Kensington Gardens spans 275 acres and is planted with avenues of trees and ornamental flowerbeds. It is a perfect setting for Kensington Palace, Italian Gardens, the Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue and the Serpentine Gallery. London is a fine example of the density of parks and gardens in Britain and this volume is echoed in other British cites such as Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. |
