Hyde Park
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About
Once the hunting ground for Henry VIII, this large royal park is best known for its famous Speakers' Corner, where people speak their minds, Rotton Row, a famous horse-riding area and Serpentine Lake, home to waterfowl and oarsmen.
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Neighbourhood: Kensington and Hyde Park
How to get there
  • Knightsbridge • 10 min walk
  • Marble Arch • 10 min walk
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  • Josue C
    New Haven, Connecticut509 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hyde Park
    While walking in London, we walked through Hyde Park, it was an enjoyable experience. Located a block from Buckingham Palace, Hyde Parks connects to Kensington Gardens and Green Park, making for a great day of walking. The park is big so wear comfortable footwear cause you'll do a lot of walking in it's many footpaths. The park has many gardens, beautiful and a botanist haven, there is a lake (The Serpentine), where you can see many water birds, there are also boats the leisurely tour the lake, weather permitting. Hyde Park like many other urban parks is a good place to take a break from the cities huslte and bustle. It's also a great way to get from one side of London to the other, like mentioned, Hyde Park connects to Kensington Gardens, Green Park, which connects to St James Park and Buckingham Gardens. Overall if you parks like Central Park in NYC, then a visit to Hyde Park, and the rest of the Royal Parks should be on your to do list, there's history, beauty, and serenity.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 September 2023
  • Rcbknights
    Peoria, Illinois47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool Park
    Beautiful place to spend time with Family. The squirrels are so cute, birds different breeds of dogs you happen to see enjoying their walk/runs.. There is a lot to discover, wonderful places to sit down, experience and walk. The kids will surely have a great time feeding the ducks and boating in the lake. A good place to relax after hectic London sight seeing.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 October 2023
  • AhmetCan
    Istanbul, Türkiye5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tranquil Oasis in London
    Hyde Park is a serene escape in the heart of London. Whether you're strolling by the lake, picnicking on the lush lawns, or simply enjoying the natural beauty, it offers a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. A must-visit for a moment of tranquility.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 October 2023
  • Jannerbloke
    Plymouth, United Kingdom13,406 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunday lunchtime beside the Serpentine
    A gentle bright warm late October walk in the park to recover from the previous evening’s disappointment as England crashed out in the RWC semifinal. Very restful despite the numbers doing the same. Particularly interested to see the impressive Simon Gudgeon sculpture of the ibis beside the lake.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Samantha
    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful!
    As luck would have it the British weather decided to be sunny for our visit on Sunday. We stopped in the café on our way in for lunch - plenty of choice even for me as a vegetarian, and the food was lovely. Plenty of benches and seating outside, our only one gripe would be that my partner asked where the toilet was (it's outside at the back down some stone steps), and was told rather curtly that it was customers only - it wasn't like he wasn't stood next to me as I paid! We walked over to Kensington, so walked the length of the park - stopping in the gift shop on our way up where staff were friendly. Grounds were well kept and maintained.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 October 2023
  • Daniel Eric Matthews
    London, United Kingdom106 contributions
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    London's stunning Hyde Park
    What can I say about London's Hyde Park. It's stunning! For me, this one of the top places to visit on your London trip. It's perfect in the summer, but suitable for all times of the year. Enjoy a nice walk, or take a bike ride around the park. Take a little walk down via the lake and grab a coffee (or whatever you want) from the cafe by the lake and take in the amazing views and sights that Hyde Park has to offer. In the summer time on a sunny day, it's perfect, other times you will find events, such as concerts and a perfect example of this time of year (November / December) is Winter Wonderland. An amazing event. Since I have been living in London, I've lost track of the times I have come for a nice morning walk at least twice a week. I can't recommend this enough.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 29 November 2023
  • PrimeCritique
    Winchester, United Kingdom58 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive open space in Europes Busiest and biggest city
    If you are looking for a quiet place to relax in London's city centre, then come to this park. Yes there are many people here generally, however between the trees tends to pretty (and) quiet. it incredible that in Europe's biggest and busiest city, lies such a large open area, Highly recommended. Officially, you are not allowed to ride bicycles here, but considering the enormous underinvestment for cyclist infrastucture, on London's streets, I break this rule and do cycle as this is the only place cyclists can travel long distances without vehicular traffic.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 28 December 2023
  • Susan S
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1,130 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Safe, beautiful inner-city park.
    We stayed near Hyde Park and walked through int several times during our weeklong visit. Loved the swans, the gift shop (has Britain based handcrafts) ,the cleanliness, the feeling of safety. Lots of people strolling all day. Well lit; with attentive staff.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 January 2024
  • Williams
    London, United Kingdom12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lively and beautiful oasis
    Hyde Park is a beautiful and spacious oasis in the heart of London. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll, a lively picnic, or a fun day out, Hyde Park has something for everyone. It's the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of the city while enjoying some fresh air. Highly recommended!
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 January 2024
  • pab
    Peak District National Park, United Kingdom287 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Afternoon stroll
    Decided to explore the whole of Hyde Park and 6 miles later was exhausted (door to door!). Thought it was great and loved the walk seeing lots of statues and landmarks with Kensington Palace being the turning point. If you go to London spend time here if and if you are fit enough walk round it all. 👍
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 February 2024
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Anthony G
Wellington, New Zealand1,467 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
It’s almost hard to fathom just how big Hyde Park is when you look at it on a map. It’s huge and such an amazing experience walking through it taking in all the various little gardens and areas that it has to offer. I would definitely recommend getting yourself a large flat white, a bottle of water and spending the afternoon wandering around. It will take you a while to walk round but afterwards you’ll feel entirely rejuvenated!
Written 26 December 2020
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Suzanne R
Irvine, CA223 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We walked through Hyde Park as a "shortcut" to get down to Kensington and the Victoria & Albert Museum. It was a beautiful, sunny winter day and there were many people out enjoying the ambiance and weather. The Princess Diana Memorial Playground was crowded with kids on swings and running around. People were feeding the many ducks, birds and swans around the Pond area. Hyde Park is a nice reprieve from the city life around it and provides a peaceful respite in a beautiful setting. Definitely worth a detour!
Written 3 January 2020
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Ian C
London, UK23,724 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Solo
It is interesting to compare the differences between our great royal parks which are an incredible heritage in London.

Last Sunday, I had been at the west end of the Serpentine which was quite and refined; today I visited the east end which was the more lively and busy end with pedalos negotiating the swans and the cafe ooen for food and drink in a safe way.

There are many different aspects to Hyde Park including the different memorials and sculptures and the Rose Garden

The only thing you have to beware of as a pedestrian are the cycle paths - I had the same experience in Copenhagen. This is the new world!!
Written 7 August 2020
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Brian K
Renfrew, UK673 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
For some strange reason on this visit to London everything I wanted to see or do was located in the park or nearby .. it is a large space and I think it would take all of a day to walk all of it’s paths and to visit all it offers from speakers corner to the serpentine lake . The weather was dry if not particular warm and this made being in the park pleasant enough . I would imagine it gets very busy in the summer . Well worth a visit .
Written 20 January 2020
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tony_harrison2
Great Malvern, UK77 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • Family
My first caveat is that our visit coincided with the freak heatwave of mid July 2022 so the chances for frustration were always going to be magnified. However, there is no excuse for the lack of signage to guide you around the park.

Because of the heat we had planned our visit so see the Princess Diana memorial fountain with our 10 year old granddaughter. We asked the taxi driver to drop us at the most convenient entrance which maybe he did,or maybe he didn’t, because we never found it.

Once inside the park Google maps lost the plot and reverted to “head North, redirect..head South” etc. So we followed the only sign pointing to the fountain and followed the plates donating the memorial trail on the pathways. One hour later we returned to where we had started.

The most worrying thing, halfway round my wife and grand daughter started to complain of the heat and wanted to leave….I had no idea where there was a convenient exit and couldn’t trust Google to help…that’s not a criticism of Google but directed at the park authorities.

Without doubt the most unrewarding and stressful visit of our holiday. Why there are virtually no signs to guide you round the park is a complete mystery..perhaps the want tourists to get lost to leave it for the local joggers, cyclists and skateboarders.
Written 16 July 2022
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The Wandering Chris
Columbus, GA111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2019
During my week in London I found myself kicking back for a nap in Hyde Park on more than one occasion. There is a lovely spoke for coffee on the east side of the lake, were droves of people can be seen laid out on the grass around the lake having picnics, taking naps, etc.

Just be aware of London's spontaneous showers. Work up at one point to see people frantically running for cover at the aforementioned restaurant while a wall of rain was moving across the lake towards us.
Written 7 June 2020
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Audree
Canada26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A romantic strol through the park with swans, cafes, museums and a palace, don't forget to have scones at Kensington Palace with tea fit for a Princess. Everyone was friendly helpful. There are boats, running, walking. Locals walking there dogs- crowed on the weekends, yet very festive
Written 13 February 2020
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Brian T
London, UK8,047 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
London is blessed with open spaces. There are 8 Royal Parks - lands that were originally owned by the monarchy, and which today remain part of the hereditary possessions of the crown. Five of these parks are more or less in central London: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park, Green Park and Regent’s Park. There are also lots of other smaller spaces such as the Victoria Tower Gardens by the Houses of Parliament.

Visitors to London are therefore spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding which parks to visit. And it comes down to a matter of personal choice, based on exactly what you are looking for.

Hyde Park goes back to Henry VIII, when it was one of his hunting grounds. But the forest that it was is long gone, and these days Hyde Park is largely an open grassy space. It’s a major venue for concerts, Christmas festivals such as ‘Winter Wonderland’ and large gatherings. If you are visiting during one of these events, a large part of the park will be closed off. It’s also the gathering site for protests and demonstrations.

There’s a lot of grass... great for picnics and games, but not particularly beautiful to see! So keep this in mind when considering a visit.

Further, if you are looking for specific attractions to see within the park, you’re not going to find to many in Hyde Park (you may be better off visiting Kensington Gardens). Hyde Park has just a few: a small rose garden by the entrance at Hyde Park Corner (beside Apsley House), some patches of manicured gardens, a large boating lake (The Serpentine), and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain (though it was not functioning at the time of my visit). There’s also Speakers Corner at the Marble Arch end of the park; in this corner of the park open air public speaking, debate and discussion is allowed, usually on a Sunday morning. I’m not sure of the current situation here with the pandemic.

There’s a number of cafes and toilet facilities in the park, as well as some pleasant tree-lined avenues. But as already mentioned, it’s largely open space. If you’re a jogger or a horse rider, it’s probably the park for you. If you are looking for ‘attractions’, you’re better off continuing west through Hyde Park into Kensington Gardens, or visit the smaller and prettier St James’s Park by Buckingham Palace.

My favourite time to visit is early spring, when the crocuses poke through the grass and carpet some of the lawns with colour.
Written 10 November 2020
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Michael958_13
London, UK82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Regular visitor to the park and the adjoining Kensington Gardens. Vast area and so many walks possible from a simple walk around the lake to doing the whole perimeter. Would recommend walking alone the lake, over the road and up to the Italian gardens before heading to Kensington palace and coming back along the other side of the lake.
Written 12 August 2021
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Trevor J
Fair Oak, UK40 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Italian garden at the "Long water" end were a pleasant surprise.

Cola at £2.30 was a shock, bring your own drinks. But, the people who run the cafes, probably have to pay the relevant authority an arm and a leg for the pleasure of renting the premises.

Song thrushes hoping to be fed at the Lido were a pleasure. Grey squirrels were fun, as they show no fear and beg for food, although there are signs saying, do not feed, as they damage the trees.

Flowers were lovely.

Worth a visit, depening of course on your personal tastes.
Written 21 August 2020
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