Picnic in London: Richmond Park vs Hyde Park

Sunny Sundays in London are spent lying on the grass, 

munching on sandwiches and gazing at a surprisingly blue sky.

Tadpoles & Deer, Richmond Park

The menu: cheese sandwiches, crisps, hard-boiled eggs,

the Toddler's lasagne, biscuits and apples.

The park: Richmond park is the quickest country-break for Londoners;

it's so vast, green and full of wildlife

you immediately forget you're in London.

The crowd: families, joggers, cyclists, hikers, couples-in-love.

Not many dog-walkers, maybe because of the deer.

Baby Lu's favourites: deer and tadpoles.
There are deer everywhere;

some are brave or hungry enough to approach humans.

Pros: it's so big, it won't feel crowded, 

even if half of London picnics there.

Cons: deer poo, everywhere.

Be careful before laying your picnic blanket.

Ducks & Pirates, Hyde Park

The menu: cheese sandwiches, crisps, tomatoes, 

Baby Lu's chicken casserole, chocolate and tangerines.

The park: Hyde Park is London's Central Park.
With beautiful lakes, fountains, gardens, playgrounds
it's the epitome of the urban park.

The crowd: tourists, joggers, families, students, backpackers, more tourists.
Everyone comes to Hyde Park.

Baby Lu's favourites: the pirate ship and feeding the ducks.

Pros: having lots of fun at the Diana Memorial Playground.
A sure way to exhaust your little ones
before picnicking in peace with your other half
(little ones sleeping in the pram).

Cons: On a beautiful, sunny day, Hyde Park gets really crowded. 

If you're planning a romantic picnic,
you may as well pick another park.

Find Richmond & Hyde Parks' interactive maps at www.royalparks.org.uk

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