The Top 20 Lakes around the Thames
Looking to visit the best lakes around the Thames? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and features a large lake that is a sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans, and pelicans. The park includes The Mall …
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Owned by Eton College, Dorney Lake is an epic watersports and outdoor activities venue. It holds fantastic triathlons each year and was the London 2012 Olympics rowing venue. You don't …
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Ham Common is a lovely area of green space centred around a pond, which was used to water horses in days gone by. With plenty of space and trails to …
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Bushy Park is very similar to Richmond park, just smaller. Great for walking, cycling, jogging or running. The roads are closed during covid 19 lockdown which makes it even better place.
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Central fountain in Bushy Park. Beautiful at sunset with the sun going down just behind Diana.
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This area used to be part of London Docks in the 19th and early 20th century. This was until the docks closed in the 1960s and were eventually filled in for residential developments.
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The Radley Lakes complex is an area of former gravel workings which was transformed and saved from destruction in 2008 after a long community-led campaign by the Save Radley Lakes …
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A beautiful manor house owned by the Curious Collection. Well worth the stay if you're looking for a quality accommodation, and the grounds consist of 55 acres of forestry, lakes, and the river Churn.
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Farmoor Reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. The area is home to lots of birdlife, including black-headed gull, Eurasian coot, great cormorant, greylag goose, mute swans, tufted duck, white wagtail, mallard, plus more.
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Gunnersbury Park is a scenic park in West London. At its heart lies the Gunnersbury Park Museum, housed in the former Gunnersbury Manor, which showcases the history of the area …
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