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Battersea Park

Battersea Park Road, London, SW11

Telephone +44 (0)7000 286 433

A little off the main tourist trail, but this pleasant park has a number of attractions. Features include a delightful English country garden, tennis courts, running track, a deer enclosure, a boating lake, and even a small zoo. It is also the venue for an annual fun fair.

Perhaps the park's most impressive feature is the Peace Pagoda that was built in 1985 by Buddhist monks. The monks have a very small base inside the park. It is so small that it is easily mistaken for a shed but it means that they are able to hold ceremonies at the Pagoda every day. Running along next to the pagoda is the Peace mile, a favourite with joggers.

Also within the park is The Pump House, dating from 1861. It is now a small art gallery and shop.

Close to the park in Battersea Wharf, just off Queenstown Road, is the 'alternative Tower of London', the world's tallest bungee jump tower. The jump, from a 300ft tower is over the river Thames, but if you don't fancy jumping you can ride on the platform for some great views. It is recommended that you book your jump in advance.