īridgeman created the Serpentine between 17 by damming the eastern outflow of the River Westbourne from Hyde Park. It was separated from the remainder of Hyde Park in 1728 at the request of Queen Caroline. Beginning under Queen Anne, it was designed by Henry Wise and Charles Bridgeman in order to form a landscape garden, with fashionable features including the Round Pond, formal avenues and a sunken Dutch garden. Kensington Gardens was originally the western section of Hyde Park, which had been created by Henry VIII in 1536 to use as a hunting ground. However, in the late 19th century, Hyde Park was considered more "fashionable", because of its location nearer to Park Lane and Knightsbridge. Kensington Gardens has been long regarded as "smart" because of its more private character around Kensington Palace. Kensington Gardens are open only during the hours of daylight, whereas Hyde Park is open from 5 am until midnight all year round. The Gardens are fenced and more formal than Hyde Park. Kensington Gardens are generally regarded as being the western extent of the neighbouring Hyde Park from which they were originally taken, with West Carriage Drive (The Ring) and the Serpentine Bridge forming the boundary between them.
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