Backpackers Guide to London
Holland Park
Backpackers' Guide to London's Tourist Information | Backpackers' Guide to London Tourist Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to London's Historical Attractions | Backpackers' Guide to Shopping in London | Backpackers' Guide to Sport in London | Backpackers' Guide to Entertainment in London | Backpackers' Guide to Food in London | Backpackers' Guide to London Museums Holland Park, a small yet romantic park in London is located near Kensington High Street, at the Royal Borough. It opened only in 1952 on what was left of the grounds of Holland House. Holland House was named after one of its first owners, Sir Henry, Earl of Holland. The Jacobean wing of Holland House was built by Sir Walter Cope, Chancellor of the Exchequer for James I, in 1607. During the 19th century, this house was frequented by distinguished social and political figures such as Lord Palmerston and the poet Lord Byron. The land on which Holland House stood was, sometime during the late 19th century, gradually sold off until all that was left of the once-sprawling landscape is the park we know today. The main attraction of Holland Park is the reconstructed Jacobean Holland House. It was damaged extensively during the 2nd World War and only the ground floor and the arcade remain intact. The east wing has been restored, and it is now a youth hostel. What once was the summer ballroom has now been converted into a restaurant named “The Belvedere”. Plays and exhibitions are often staged either at the orangery or the ice house. Other attractions at Holland Park include the Kyoto Japanese Garden, an adventure playground, sports facilities, a cafeteria, an ecology center, grassed areas and woodlands that are home to rabbits, squirrels and peacocks, a dog run, and several formal and informal gardens that make Holland Park appear more wooded and intimate than its larger, royal counterparts. The carefully maintained Holland Park is located right in the heart of West London, a few steps away from delightful little shops or the well known Notting Hill. There are several accommodation facilities located within the vicinity of Holland Park. From five-star hotels to more affordable bed and breakfasts or hostels, guests can choose which one best suits their needs and their budgets.
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Ashlee House, 261-265 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8QT, England
Tel: +44 (0)20 7833 9400 Fax: +44 (0)20 7833 9677
