Kensington Gardens

Kensington · Queensway, Lancaster Gate, or High Street Kensington tube

Kensington Gardens were originally the private gardens of Kensington Palace, opened to the public in the early eighteenth century. Covering 265 acres, they form part of the great chain of royal parks running through central London. Key attractions include the Albert Memorial, the Peter Pan statue (1912), and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground. The Serpentine sits on the boundary with Hyde Park. In summer and autumn 2026 the Serpentine Galleries add the 25th Pavilion by LANZA atelier (until 25 October), Cecily Brown at Serpentine South (until 6 September), and — in its final days — David Hockney at Serpentine North (until 23 August).