Kensington Palace’s Treasure

A Century of Elegance and Reflection

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Sunken Garden with Kensington Palace in background - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• Kensington Palace’s Treasure

• The Royal Parks of London

• Around The Web: Diana's Magical Play Park; Step Inside Brompton Oratory; Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - Wilton's Music Hall, located in the Whitechapel area of London's East End

• Yum -Perfect Potato Salad - 3 Ways - Jamie Oliver

• Extra - Kensington Palace and the Sunken Garden

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Kensington Palace’s Treasure

The Sunken Garden was created in 1908 at the instigation of King Edward VII, in an area of the gardens previously occupied by potting sheds and greenhouses. This new layout was modelled on the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace and celebrated a formal Edwardian style of gardening incorporating natural materials, herbaceous planting on terraces and water features. Over time the planting and other soft landscape features has gradually evolved and changed

The Sunken Garden at Kensington Garden - Shutterstock

The Royal Parks of London

London is home to some of the most remarkable parks in the world, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, history, and relaxation. These green spaces are a vital part of the city's character, providing an escape from the urban landscape while reflecting London's rich heritage and commitment to preserving nature

Regent's Park of London - Shutterstock

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Around The Web

Diana's Magical Play Park

The playground's centre-piece is a wooden pirate ship, and it also includes a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various play sculptures; all set against a lush backdrop of trees and plants

Step Inside Brompton Oratory

The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, better known as Brompton Oratory, is home to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, a community of priests living under the rule of life

Horse Riding Adventures in the Park

If you’re into horseback riding, you can book a ride through the Royal Parks, including Hyde Park, with special riding routes that let you enjoy London from a different perspective

Paddington Basin Waterside Escape

Head to the Paddington area for a visit to the basin, where you can take a canal walk, explore cool shops, or grab a bite at one of the waterside restaurants

Handel & Hendrix in London

For music lovers, this museum is dedicated to two iconic musicians—George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix. The museum celebrates their lives and legacies in this charming house near Regent’s Park

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

Wilton's Music Hall, located in the Whitechapel area of London's East End, is the world’s oldest surviving music hall

Yum

Perfect Potato Salad - 3 Ways - Jamie Oliver

Extra 

Kensington Palace and the Sunken Garden

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