Round Pond (London)
51°30′21″N 0°11′0″W / 51.50583°N 0.18333°W
The Round Pond is an ornamental lake in Kensington Gardens, London, in front of Kensington Palace.
The pond was created in 1730 by George II.[1] It is approximately seven acres (2.8 ha) in extent, measuring approximately 200 by 150 metres (660 by 490 ft). It is up to 5 metres (16 ft) deep. Despite its name, it is not circular, but rectangular with stepped and rounded corners. With a long history of popularity with model yacht enthusiasts, it is the home of the Model Yacht Sailing Association (established 1876) and the London Model Yacht Club (established 1884).[2]
The cover photo for the 1981 Tears for Fears single "Mad World" was taken at Round Pond.
References[edit]
- ^ "Kensington Gardens - Royal London Walk". www.walklondon.com. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "LMYC". mysa. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
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