Tag Archives: kensington gardens

And Then … Parakeets | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-12 by tikichris

My last post was about not having anything to write but deciding to publish a post anyway if only to give myself a chance to exercise my creative muscles and get back into the routine of writing regularly. But as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023 Resolution, Blogs, London, Travel | Tagged 2023, blogging, Blogs, E17, east london, kensington gardens, London, new year's resolutions, new years, Parakeets, resolutions, Travel, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, writing | Leave a comment

London’s Best Outdoor Spaces (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-03-12 by tikichris

Not quite here yet, but spring is definitely in the London air with flowers already blooming, daylight lasting a little longer into the evening, and a general mood of cheer on the streets. With all the great public green space … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged epping forest, gardens, green park, Greenwich Park, hampstead heath, holland park, Hyde Park, kensington gardens, kew gardens, lea river, London, London blog, parks, Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, regent's park, REGENTS CANAL, Richmond Park, ROYAL PARKS, st james's park, Thames Path, victoria park, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Bowling Green

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

I took this photo yesterday afternoon at Kensington Gardens bowling green during the launch party for the first vintage of award-winning Digby Fine English Sparkling Wine: 2009 Reserve Brut and 2009 Rosé Brut. Crisp and fruitful – and like lawn bowls – a very English expression of summer. Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at the Kensington Palace Orangery

Posted on 2013-06-24 by tikichris

I recently had an old friend from high school visiting London from the States and found the afternoon tea at the Kensington Palace Orangery to provide an ideal opportunity for a catch up with sightseeing. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wine | Tagged afternoon tea, AFTERNOON TEA REVIEW, champagne, clotted cream, English Orangery Afternoon Tea, Eucalyptus Zest, kensington, kensington gardens, kensington palace, kensington palace orangery, Laurent-Perrier Brut NV, London, orangery, queen anne, review, rooibos, royal afternoon tea, scones, tea, W8, W8 4PX | Leave a comment

Thomas Schütte: Faces & Figures at Serpentine Gallery, London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-11-06 by tikichris

Thomas Schütte: Faces & Figures presents key pieces from the German contemporary artist’s most famous series alongside new works made especially for the exhibition. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

Posted in Art, Freebies, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged artist, contemporary art, Faces & Figures, gallery, installations, kensington gardens, London, museum, OneTravel, park, portraits, portraiture, portratis, review, sculpture, SERPENTINE GALLERY, Thomas Schütte, Thomas Schütte: Faces & Figures | Leave a comment

Visiting London’s Royal Parks (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-17 by tikichris

With a total size of 5000 acres (2023 hectares), these are some of London’s most accessible and biggest green spaces. Visiting London’s Royal Parks OneTravel, 17 April 2012

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged bushy park, green park, green space, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, kensington gardens, London, OneTravel, regent's park, Richmond Park, ROYAL PARKS, st james's park | Leave a comment

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-05 by tikichris

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens OneTravel, Mar 02, 2012 Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, the 176 foot tall Albert Memorial features a golden statue of an enthroned Prince Albert facing south, forever gazing upon his Royal Albert … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2011 (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-30 by tikichris

An enclosed garden is at the heart of Peter Zumthor’s pavilion Continue reading →

Posted in Art, London, Photography | Tagged ARCHITECTURE, IN PICTURES, kensington gardens, London, Londonist, PETER ZUMTHOR, photographs, SERPENTINE GALLERY, SERPENTINE PAVILION, W2, W2 3XA | Leave a comment

Photos: Albert Memorial (London Hotels Blog)

Posted on 2009-05-08 by tikichris

Photos: Albert Memorial London Hotels Blog, May 8th, 2009 At the southern entrance of Kensington Gardens (and not far at all from Hyde Park), this ornate and stately Gothic revival memorial adds a touch of grandeur to Kensington and … Continue reading →