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The beautiful park that feels like the countryside despite being next to 1 of the busiest London Underground stations

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Camley Street Natural Park may ironically boast a name that hints at the urban, situated just off a busy road, yet it astonishingly offers a slice of tranquillity amidst the hubbub of London. London is full of surprises, constantly challenging even the most well-seasoned city-goers, but finding a nature reserve just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of King's Cross feels like unearthing a secret too delightful to be real. Yet, this hidden gem is indeed as real as it gets. READ MORE: The hidden garden where you'll feel like you're in Japan more than West London Camley Street pond. Credit: Wikimedia (Image: No credit) Described as a wonderland of "woodland, grassland and wetland habitats including ponds, reedbed and marshy areas" by the London Wildlife Trust who are custodians of this precious patch of green, Camley Street Natural Park provides an unexpected pastoral retreat. Home to a vast array of wildlife, this park has served ...