St James's Park, which includes Horse Guards Parade Ground and The Mall, successfully hosted several exciting Olympic and Paralympic events during summer 2012 and entertained thousands of spectators. The Mall hosted the start and finish of the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons, the Olympic Road Cycling Races, the Olympic Race Walk competitions and the end of the Athlete's Parade. Horse Guards Parade Ground was transformed into a world class sporting venue with a temporary 15,000 seat arena that was home to the men's and women's Olympic Beach Volleyball competitions.
The Royal Parks worked closely with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) to develop plans for the venues on The Mall and Horse Guards Parade Ground in St James's Park. These plans were carefully designed to ensure that the impact of each venue and event on the park and on park users was kept to a minimum. Our focus is now on restoring and reopening the sections of the park that were used to host events and we're making great progress.
The Royal Parks began work in August, following the Olympic Games, to restore St James's Park and return it to its pre-Games condition. This work, which is funded by LOCOG, largely consists of over-seeding, turfing and de-compaction.
By the end of November 2012 the restoration work was completed, however the areas of new turf that had been laid were cordoned off to allow the grass roots to establish and the seeds to thrive. The temporary fencing surrounding these areas is now being removed and by the end of March visitors will be able to enjoy accessing the vast majority of the park. Some small areas will continue to be cordoned off during April and then opened up in time for the London Marathon.
St James's Park, which includes Horse Guards Parade Ground and The Mall, successfully hosted several exciting Olympic and Paralympic events during summer 2012 and entertained thousands of spectators. The Mall hosted the start and finish of the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons, the Olympic Road Cycling Races, the Olympic Race Walk competitions and the end of the Athlete's Parade. Horse Guards Parade Ground was transformed into a world class sporting venue with a temporary 15,000 seat arena that was home to the men's and women's Olympic Beach Volleyball competitions.
The Royal Parks worked closely with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) to develop plans for the venues on The Mall and Horse Guards Parade Ground in St James's Park. These plans were carefully designed to ensure that the impact of each venue and event on the park and on park users was kept to a minimum. Our focus is now on restoring and reopening the sections of the park that were used to host events and we're making great progress.
The Royal Parks began work in August, following the Olympic Games, to restore St James's Park and return it to its pre-Games condition. This work, which is funded by LOCOG, largely consists of over-seeding, turfing and de-compaction.
By the end of November 2012 the restoration work was completed, however the areas of new turf that had been laid were cordoned off to allow the grass roots to establish and the seeds to thrive. The temporary fencing surrounding these areas is now being removed and by the end of March visitors will be able to enjoy accessing the vast majority of the park. Some small areas will continue to be cordoned off during April and then opened up in time for the London Marathon.
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Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park, a ground breaking new concert series and outdoor experience from 5 July - 14 July 2013.
More things to do...A permanent memorial to honour the victims of the 7 July 2005 London Bombings was unveiled in Hyde Park by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
More things to do...This unique Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales was opened by Her Majesty The Queen on 6th July 2004 and was built with the best materials, talent and technology.
More things to do...Royal Gun Salutes mark special royal occasions. On these days salutes are fired from locations in London including Hyde Park and Green Park.
More things to do...Daily public swimming in The Serpentine from June - September. Serpentine Swimming Club swims every day, including the famous race on Christmas day.
More things to do...Rowing and pedal boats are available to hire on the Serpentine in Hyde Park. You can also take a ride on the UK's first Solarshuttle, powered only by the sun.
More things to do...The Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk is a seven-mile-long walk, charted by 90 plaques set in the ground, that takes you within sight of famous buildings and locations associated with the Princess during her life.
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St James's Park, which includes Horse Guards Parade Ground and The Mall, successfully hosted several exciting Olympic and Paralympic events during summer 2012 and entertained thousands of spectators. The Mall hosted the start and finish of the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons, the Olympic Road Cycling Races, the Olympic Race Walk competitions and the end of the Athlete's Parade. Horse Guards Parade Ground was transformed into a world class sporting venue with a temporary 15,000 seat arena that was home to the men's and women's Olympic Beach Volleyball competitions.
The Royal Parks worked closely with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) to develop plans for the venues on The Mall and Horse Guards Parade Ground in St James's Park. These plans were carefully designed to ensure that the impact of each venue and event on the park and on park users was kept to a minimum. Our focus is now on restoring and reopening the sections of the park that were used to host events and we're making great progress.
The Royal Parks began work in August, following the Olympic Games, to restore St James's Park and return it to its pre-Games condition. This work, which is funded by LOCOG, largely consists of over-seeding, turfing and de-compaction.
By the end of November 2012 the restoration work was completed, however the areas of new turf that had been laid were cordoned off to allow the grass roots to establish and the seeds to thrive. The temporary fencing surrounding these areas is now being removed and by the end of March visitors will be able to enjoy accessing the vast majority of the park. Some small areas will continue to be cordoned off during April and then opened up in time for the London Marathon.
