The Round Pond

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. 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.