Parks to visit in London using coach and minibus hire

Green space in London includes eight Royal Parks in addition to a number of small garden squares located throughout the City Centre. The Eight Royal Parks (in order of smallest to largest) are Green Park, St James’ Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent’s Park, Bushy Park and Richmond Park. With so many great open spaces in Greater London, fitting in a park visit on one of our coach tours in London is easy. If you are looking for a nice green space to spend a few hours or you’d like to enjoy a nice picnic with friends, London’s Parks are a perfect choice. Each park has its own unique attractions, which we’ve summed up below.

Hyde Park – Hyde Park is a beautiful example of the British countryside. It’s hard to believe that it is surrounded by towering buildings and rushing traffic. Located in the centre of London, Hyde Park is the most well-known of all London’s great parks and plays host to a wide number of events throughout the year. From great Halloween events to Winter Wonderland at Christmas, it’s the perfect place to take the kids all year round. Get in touch with Best London Coach Hire now to book your seat.

St James’s Park – Initially founded as a deer park for the royal occupants of St James’s Palace, the park is home to a number of wildfowl species, and is one of the only places in London where you can see pelicans. Pelican feeding time is a popular stop off, happening every day between 2:30pm and 3pm. St James’s park offers beautiful photographic views of Buckingham Palace and London Eye can also be spotted. Book with coach hire in London and we’ll take you to the most beautiful London parks. We’re just a phone call away.

Richmond Park – Richmond Park was created in the 17th century as a deer park. It is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. It also contains a number of buildings of architectural and historic interest, making it a perfect location for any Science or History school trips.

It’s the largest of the Royal Parks, with 955 hectares of space and is incredibly important for local wildlife conservation. When it comes to arranging educational trips and coach hire, London can be difficult to navigate. Get in touch with our qualified and professional drivers for helpful hints and tips on getting to the best parks in London for your next school trip.