Walking Down Park Lane to Green Park
In the heart of London, lies a public park called Green Park (Officially The Green Park) situated between London’s Hyde Park and St. James’ Park. Together, they make three of the eight Royal Parks of London originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom (used mostly for hunting).
Green Park may not have the pizzazz of its two neighbors – it’s smaller, there are no lakes, no buildings to stroll through and only one monument – the Canada Memorial by Pierre Granche (ironically, constructed by a Canadian sculptor and taken care of by the Canadian Government) that commemorates the thousands of Canadian soldiers lost in both world wars.
Like the saying goes though, sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses, and like the ugly duckling, sometimes the bland, boring things in life can become beautiful. The park is made entirely of wooded meadows; and in travelling along its meandering path, an enjoyable walk awaits those looking for peace and quiet and a little peace of mind. It’s a great place for a work out or to take a little time out to read a book.
A person might never realize that The Green Park is steeped in so much history – originally a swampy burial ground for lepers from the nearby hospital at St. James’. It was later preserved in the 16th century by Henry VIII as part of the Poultney family estate, and a large area of the estate known as the Sandpit Field became a Royal Park in 1668 (surrendered to Charles II). This is when the main walkways were constructed, and at this time it was still located on the outskirts of London and remained isolated into the 18th century. During this same time the area was a haven for highwaymen and thieves.
There are many accommodating places to stay if interested in visiting the park. Among Park Lane hotels many great hotels and suites, one may want to consider the Park Lane hotel which overlooks The Green Park and is perhaps London’s finest monument to art deco design. From here, you can set off through the park and to destinations such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and Big Ben.
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