Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park occupies 350 acres of central London. Its historic landscapes were once owned by a monastery until Henry VIII seized the park and turned it into a personal hunting ground. Access was granted to Gentlefolk by James I and eventually became a park for the people of London.

The Park offers a huge variety of facilities including; an education centre, horse riding, swimming pool, bowling green, cycle routes, putting and tennis. There are a host of events running throughout the year ranging from guided walks to a 41 gun royal salute.

Although Kensington Gardens is not officially part of Hyde Park, it is only separated by the Serpentine Lake and offers visitors another 275 acres of relaxing park land to explore.

One of the most popular attractions in Hyde Park is the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. This is a unique water feature created to represent Diana's life. Over 1 million people a year visit this memorial and enjoy its tranquil setting.

Speakers' Corner is a well known feature of Hyde Park, where open-air public speaking, debate and discussion are allowed. Speakers there may speak on any subject they choose, as long as the police consider their speeches lawful.

You can also visit the 7 July Memorial, unveiled in 2009 to commerate the 52 victims of the bombings in London on 7th July 2005.

Opening Times

Open from 5am until midnight all year round.

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Ticket Prices

No admission charge for entry to the park

Disabled Facilities

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More Information

Telephone: General enquiries
Email: hq@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

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