Holland Park, Public park in Kensington, England
Holland Park is a public park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea covering roughly 22.5 hectares and containing woodland sections, formal gardens, sports fields, and several children's play areas. The grounds sit between residential neighborhoods and offer open lawns as well as shaded paths under tall trees.
The land belonged to Cope Castle in the early 17th century, a Jacobean manor later renamed Holland House and partly destroyed during the Second World War. The gardens became open to the public after the war and were gradually expanded over the following decades.
The name comes from Holland House, a manor that once occupied this land and whose ruins now stand among old trees. Visitors come to walk, jog, or sit on benches along the pathways and enjoy the quiet.
The grounds offer tennis courts, football pitches, netball areas, and cricket facilities located in separate zones, while other sections remain quieter. A visit in the morning or on weekdays is often less crowded, especially outside school holidays.
The Holland Park Ecology Centre uses livestock such as sheep to naturally maintain meadow areas, which supports native wildflowers and insects. This method replaces mechanical mowing and creates a habitat that visitors can observe through low fences.
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