Fulham Palace used to the the home of the Bishops of London - and a very nice home, too. Set in a park just a few yards from All Saints Putney, it goes right down to the river and at one time was surrounded by a moat.
Today, the moat is just a ditch, and the house is used for various functions, including weddings - I couldn't go inside because of a wedding reception. There is also a museum, an interesting herb garden, a chapel where I once went to a carol service at Christmas, and some lovely and peaceful lawns with seats scattered around. for the first time for ages I just sat and read a book in the fresh air, moving from one seat to another as the sun moved across the sky.
The rest of the park has been turned into an ideal place for children, with sandpits, water, swings, slides, etc. There were crowds of little people running around enjoying themselves. It also has a very nice cafe, where they serve a variety of food - I've eaten there in the past.
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