Will be London for a week in mid-September and have the biggest chunk of daytime hours planned, but trying to keep flexible on which days to go where depending on weather, etc. Will probably have some days with a little extra time in late afternoon/early evening to walk around parks and neighborhoods. September will be a little late for most floral displays, and a little early for autumn colors. Which parks would be most scenic in September, and if we just have limited time before dark, what sections of these parks would you recommend?
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Seattle, WA
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I always enjoy walking through St. James Park no matter what the season. Then walk through the Horseguards Parade to Hungerford Bridge, cross on the pedestrian structure, and walk the Thames Path as far as you like ( to Tower Bridge if you have time).
September is my favorite time to be in London because of the month-long Thames Festival. you can search for events of interest during your stay here:
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Troy, Oh, USA
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St James Park, Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park
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Land of La
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Hampstead Heath, Regents Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens
Hampstead Heath: Tube to Hampstead, take flask walk into the Heath.
Regents Park: take the Tube to Regents Park. Follow signage to the outer circle then follow the Broadwalk into the Park. And to the English Gardens.
Hyde Park: tube to Lancaster Gate Station, cross Bayswater road into the Italian Gardens in Hyde Park.
Hyde Park; Kensington Gardens. Tube to Queensways Gatw, cross the road and follow the Broadwalk past the Diana Memorial playground and then signage to the Round Pond.
Use Google Satelitte images on your computer to see all the pathways and routes mentioned above.