Walks · Our pick in London
The Royal Parks: Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace
About 3 miles
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Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Royal Parks: Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace
Start at Horse Guards and walk through St James’s Park, past its lake and pelicans, to Buckingham Palace. Cross to Green Park, then Hyde Park Corner, and follow the paths of Hyde Park to the Serpentine. Continue into Kensington Gardens, past the Peter Pan statue and the Italian Gardens, to Kensington Palace. The route is about three miles and mostly on paths through grass, with cafés along the way.
Why it's on our list
- Three Royal Parks
- Two palaces
- The Serpentine
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Royal Parks: Buckingham Palace to Kensington Palace before you go.