Vauxhall Gardens London's first amusement park; the gardens, located on the south bank of the Thames River, opened in 1660 and closed in 1859. Visitors enjoyed not only the natural setting, but also food, drink, musical performances, fireworks, and balloon launches.
Ranelagh a competitor of Vauxhall Gardens, open from 1742 to 1803 and famous for its masquerades.
