Study Tours Handbook 2016

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens, extending to

over 240 acres, is one of London’s

eight Royal Parks. In the gardens

you can find the popular Diana,

Princess of Wales Memorial

Playground. Some other known

attractions in the Gardens are

the Italian Gardens, Round Pound,

Albert Memorial, Peter Pan Statue

and the Serpentine Galleries,

which is a popular modern

art gallery.

Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall was

opened in 1871 and has been

in continuous use ever since.

It is a multipurpose building;

it hosts concerts, but also

exhibitions, public meetings,

scientific conversations and award

ceremonies. Each year more than

350 performances are held at

the Hall. It has a seating capacity

of over 5 500. The Who,

Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd

are only a few bigger names who

have performed on

the Royal Albert Hall stage.

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been

a royal residence for about

300 years. The Palace is perhaps

best known as once being

the home of the Queen Victoria,

and later lady Diana, Princess

ofWales, but today the Palace

is the official London residence

for the Duke and Duchess

of Cambridge (William and Kate).

The Palace contains both offices

and apartments for various

members of the royal family.

For some female members

of the royal family life inside

the Palace was quite depressing

and isolating. Both Princess Diana

and Princess Margaret were said

to have been unhappy during their

time in the Palace.

This walking tour starts from point number 1 on this map.

When you arrive at each point read the description of the sight.

You will have the chance to discover and admire many of the most

beautiful and important sights of this city.

Entrances not included.

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