The park has been around since the 1500s and is nearly 350 acres. I've visited a couple of times but don't think I'll ever be able to cover it all. Artwork throughout the park as well as memorials. On our first visit we saw war memorials. There's one for Princess Di as well. You can swim in the lake (I've not done that...yet). Another green space offering serenity from the hustle and bustle of a big city. read more

On our last full day in London, we spent the day at Hyde Park, one of London's most famous public parks. We purchased sandwiches at Harrods Food Hall, and ate our lunch in the park (we also purchased some beer and wine at a cafe in the park). It was a beautiful spring day, not too hot, not too cold -- just perfect. While we didn't see the entire park (at 350 acres, that would be impossible), we had a great day -- Hyde Park was one of the highlights of my time in London. We spent the majority of our time in Hyde Park watching the birds at the waterfront. I'm not a bird expert, but I saw at least nine different kinds of birds: swans, geese, Canadian Geese, ducks, seagulls, herons, pigeons, starlings, and crows. And further in the park, we saw parakeets. The diversity was amazing! If you're in London, Hyde Park is a MUST MUST MUST SEE! It also makes for an inexpensive day. Other things to note: you must pay to use the toilet, but it's only 20p. However, you can't pay by cash, only by credit card (which was fine by me, as I hate cash), and unlike Amsterdam, which charged €1, the washroom was CLEAN (there was an attendant). While I'm not a fan of paying to use the washroom, at least it was cheap (unlike Amsterdam), clean (unlike in my city or Amsterdam), and hassle free (unlike Amsterdam). [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Parks and Gardens] read more

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Jamie W and I were determined to get our steps in London, and one surefire way of tackling that goal was walking from Kensington Gardens (review: https://yelp.to/xhSUKde5BB) through Hyde Park, the largest patch of greenery in central London. At 350 acres, it covers a whole lot of ground in Westminster, although we primarily walked along the banks of popular Serpentine Lake. Frolicsome swimmers and paddle boats were out and about. We also passed by notable memorials like the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Britain's Holocaust Memorial, and the Animals in War Memorial. It was the middle of May, so there was plenty of arresting floral displays like the Rose Garden and the Italian Gardens which connects to Kensington Gardens. We managed to spend some time at the Serpentine Galleries, a contemporary art space on both sides of the lake, as well as take a Coke Zero break at the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen. Bird droppings were a common nuisance, pay toilets cost 20 pence, and it can get crowded, especially on the walkways next to the lake. However, it was to be expected on a sunny London afternoon. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/CO97VU1U3k read more

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Hyde Park is a lovely green space right in the city. We saw people relaxing on the grass, joggers everywhere, families with kids, and even people out on boats in the lake. It's not a "wow" attraction, but more of a peaceful community park -- an important escape for Londoners in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Nice to see, but not a must if you're short on time. read more

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Just north of the Royal Albert Hall and northwest of Buckingham Palace sit Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens: a stretch of green bisected by West Carriage Drive. Hyde Park was once the recreational stomping grounds for King Henry VIII, but now this 350-acre swath of land is open to the public and a must-visit for travelers looking for a relaxing moment away from the city's hustle and bustle Among Hyde Park's meandering foot and bike paths and flourishing flora and fauna, you'll find a few standout attractions that are worth exploring. Watch the swans and boats glide over the serene Serpentine Lake (or rent a vessel yourself), visit the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain Covering 350 acres, Hyde Park is London's largest open space and has been a destination for sightseers since 1635. One of the park's highlights is the Serpentine, an 18th-century man-made lake popular for boating and swimming. Hyde Park is also where you'll find Speakers' Corner, a traditional forum for free speech--and heckling. read more

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Beautiful park! We walked through here each morning from our hotel to get breakfast or shop. We loved the Italian garden and the swan pond.

Hyde Park is a 350-acre green space in the heart of London. Though it is particularly lush this time around--much greener than during my past visits, when the grass had been yellow--I still find New York's Central Park, opened in 1857 and spanning 843 acres, both prettier and far more engaging. Henry VIII (1491-1547) created Hyde Park in 1536 after seizing the land from Westminster Abbey and using it as a royal hunting ground. The park opened to the public in 1637 and quickly became a popular venue for May Day festivities. In the early eighteenth century, Queen Caroline directed major improvements that reshaped the landscape, and the park soon became a fashionable setting for duels among the aristocracy. In 1851, Hyde Park hosted the Great Exhibition, commemorated by Joseph Paxton's remarkable Crystal Palace. read more

I wish I had walked further into this park, however the parts of this park was beautiful. The tree line walking paths were beautiful. Please enjoy this park as I wish I had done. read more

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I love going to parks just to walk around. I didn't get to see the full view of Hyde park but I some of it. It's pretty small compared to Central Park in NYC which I visited last summer. It's a great place to walk, bike, and spend time with family/friends. They had an art exhibit set up but they were closed by the time I arrived. The landscape wasn't anything magnificent. There was a Stevie Winder concert going on when I passed by. There were lot of people going to that. I can't say I was too impressed by this place, but if I'm ever in London again, I'd like to go back and explore the park more. I'm sure there's more that I'm missing, but it was just okay. read more

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Nice place for a picnic or a jog. I went here on a Friday night! If you want to walk , run or take a bike ride. read more

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Gorgeous and expansive park in the middle of London, however, there are parts that feel quite remote. We walked through Hyde Park on our way from Marylebone to Royal Albert Hall. There was so much to see! There were plenty of walking trails as well as waterfront views on the Serpentine where people were paddle boating. We traversed the park in the morning and then again in the afternoon. It was stunning no matter what time of day and being out in public just feeding off the great vibes. In addition to the walking trails, there were bike lanes as well as large flat fields where people were playing sports, picnicking and conversing. The people of London are really fortunate to have such a beautiful and bountiful place to kick back and relax. This is what third spaces is all about! read more

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When we hear the word park, we always think that it's a place where you take your kids and they play and have fun or you have a picnic in the afternoon. When you come to Hyde Park, there is so much going on I can't tell you in this short period of time all the wonderful and I popping things you will see and the colors that come alive at night. All I can say is if you're London Hyde Park needs to be high in your list. And don't miss the speakers corner, which has been around for a long, long time and it's history is incredibly interesting. read more

With so much to see, and so much to do it's great to take a breather. Spend the afternoon in this beautiful and expansive green space, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a picnic. The wide paths invite cyclists and joggers alike. With its rich history, the park blends nature and culture. It's a must for anyone looking to experience a bit of calm in bustling London. read more

Even during winter, Hyde Park is beautiful. We walked through this park twice to get from our hotel in Paddington to the museums. If I lived in London (or had more than a few days here), I would go for a run/walk here as much as possible. I'd probably be distracted by Kensington Palace, but I would get my miles in. We saw a lot of folks out walking, running, walking their dogs, and cycling. Some of the paved trails are closed to cyclists, which I was glad for as that makes it much safer for the dogs. Like most parks, there's a playground and they host events throughout the year. We were here at the beginning of the week and during winter, so not much was going on at the time. For us, Hyde Park was a peaceful break from traffic and the city. read more

Beautiful park, loaded with biking and walking paths soccer fields, horticulture and bird filled Lake Serpentine. Gotta see the Swans!!! During the warm season, you can rent paddle boats. Wonderful history and rich $$$$ heritage in Knightsbridge area of London. There are several restaurants on the lake where you can catch a snack or beverage. read more

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Hyde Park was founded in 1637 and is 350 acres large in Westminster, London. It is the largest of the park & forms a chain from Kensington Palace through Kensington Gardens, Buckingham Palace to St James's Park. This park has a lot of history, but today we could visit the marble arch, go to the speakers corner, ride a horse on rotten row, tour Apsley House from 1871, stand under the Wellington Arch, admire the Queen Elizabeth Gate, ride a boat on Serpent Lake, visit both galleries, find the Diana Memorial Fountain, visit the holocaust memorial, find the reformers tree ... Many concerts have been held on the parade grounds. During the summer there is swimming in Serpent Lake & at Christmas time there's a Winter Wonderland here. It was a sunny day & I enjoyed a stroll. read more

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Great park for walking or just relaxing in the shade or sunshine. Tremendous wildlife and attractions for the whole family. Plenty of options for food and refreshments all around. read more

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What an amazing and beautiful place w lovely flora and fauna. The evening walks are just wonderful and very safe. Lovely staff and helpful locals Lovers about kidding and snogging paying no one any attention. Just a great place to visit. Grab a bench and people watch. I'll be back. read more

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Hyde Park is an amazing place to go walk around and enjoy the nature of London. We went during the holidays and got to enjoy the holiday festival that was going on during that time. Featuring foods from all around the world and many art and craft stores you can buy gifts and souvenirs. The check in process was easy and the line went fairly quickly. This is a great friendly family fun activity to partake in while in London. read more

I was able to attend the Morgan Wallen 4th of July concert in Hyde Park London! What a beautiful and tranquil walk to our viewing suite. Stunning surroundings. The tree lined pathways made for a lovely walk. read more

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Take a rejuvenating walk in the park. Re-energize! One of my favorite parks to walk and refresh my tired bones. Diving into the living green is healing in so many ways. Every city should require a park. It is the living soul of the concrete Jungle. For public transportation, many buses stop here as well as an Underground metro station. I like to arrive at Paddington Train Station and take a pleasant walk to the Serpentine in the park. Lovely! read more

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Where to start? We walked through Hyde park with our local friends and their dog. Jessie was off leash as were several other dogs. There were people on horseback as well. No dog fights or chasing the ponies. Our friends would leash her up where it was necessary. This just isn't something I've seen in Southern California. The flowers were beautiful. And it was clean and I felt safe. read more

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Iconic park in London with fun statues (like Peter Pan featured in the Hook movie starring Robin Williams) or significant memorials (like Princess Diana's fountain or the Queen Victoria); not to mention the awesome Kensington Palace & Gardens. There is a lake with paddle boats and several bike stations for rent. There are a few kiosks dispersed around the park which sells hot drinks, snacks and ice cream. read more

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Hyde Park was one of my very first stops upon moving to London, and for that, it will always have a special place in my heart. Like most parks in the city, Hyde Park is a great place to walk, jog, read, picnic, or hang with friends. read more

One of the largest parks in London, there's a lot to Hyde Park. Well maintained trails weave throughout the park by monuments, memorials, gardens, and other fun finds. There are restrooms that cost 20 pence via credit card. There's also a playground my six-year-old daughter enjoyed south of the pond with paddle boats. read more

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This is perhaps one of the most beautiful parks I've visited in a long time - I felt very at peace here! I went around 7pm as the sun was setting and the views didn't disappoint whatsoever. I'm extremely grateful to have experienced the sunset. It felt safe, and I didn't have any negative experiences at all. A great place to go with kids or your dog! I'm a lady and I went with my sister and we were totally okay, even after dark. read more

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How could I not stop by Hyde Park. Another nod to Bridgerton and the regency novels I grew up on. Fresh green grass and lawns where folks were out playing or sunbathing. Was a nice quiet walk and I had fun people watching. If you continue through they allow you to board or paddle on the water and also have rentals. Be careful the lawn chairs are 4£ per hour and the toilets are 20p so bring change if you will be staying onsite for a bit. A few good stops scattered through Hyde park sell ice cream and smoothies and beer! Super cute area and definitely a beautiful site to see in person! read more

A must see if you are in London and want some greenery. Quite often you will walk through a little bit of this huge park on route to other destinations and sightseeing whilst in London. Its worthy of a visit. read more

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Hyde Park is a large beautiful historic park in London that attracts as many tourists as it attracts locals. There are many beautiful sites to visit and enjoy while strolling through the park. There are also a great variety of restaurants and activities inside and outside the park. read more

If the weather is nice, this is a MUST!! This park is stunning and is great for walking and running. We had a lovely walk through the park in the late afternoon enjoying the greenery and everything around us. We were there during the tail end of winter, so I am sure in the spring that it is even prettier. We walked almost the entire length of the park and back which was so nice. The lake has lots of birds for those that enjoy that and want to see them. I highly recommend going to the park if you're visiting London and have the time. read more

When the weather is great, there are few better public spaces to spend your day. Our hotel was located nearby and we started and ended everyday in Hyde park. read more

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Hyde Park is a jewel in the heart of London. We walked several miles admiring the artful landscapes and taking in the fragrance of gorgeous flowers and trees. I was happy to see and smell the heavenly fragrance of one of my favorites, the Mexican Orange Blossom tree. There's the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain where kids are invited to play in, the Serpentine lake where people can swim, but I wouldn't because of the many ducks, coots, and swans that make it their home. My hubs and I grabbed a couple of tasty sandwiches at the Lido Cafe and sat watching people in blue paddle boats make their way across the lake. The sculptures, fountains, and art are truly beautiful. I'm hoping to go on Sunday to the Speakers Corner where people have historically stood to speak about social justice issues or whatever topic is dear to them. read more

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I walked through here on a Saturday morning when I was in town for the London Marathon. I had planned to check out the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain, but that wasn't open until 10 am. I walked along the path next to The Serpentine heading towards Hyde Park Corner. There were many geese, swans, and other birds all along the edge of the water. I noticed that there were signs that said no swimming. However there were people swimming in the water. I believe they were part of the Serpentine Swimming Club. This was such a spacious and beautiful park for people to get in a run or a leisurely walk. read more

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This is still one of my favorite city parks of all time. It's almost entirely flat and there's so many beautiful spots to explore. There are gardens, a lake, beautiful monuments, the Princess Diana memorial, and more. There's a cafe along the lake, many benches, and cute lawn chairs for rent. While London is usually rainy, I'd love to have a picnic here one day and spend the whole day here. A must-visit when in London! read more

Great park for a number of activities. Great for just taking a stroll, seeing nature, and enjoy the playground for the kids, or enjoying the lake/pond. The restaurant at the water is nice so you can enjoy food and drink while watching people and animals on the water. They also have boats to get out on the water. read more

Quite a nice place! Very big, has a lake with suuuper cute birds in the center. Home to Kensington Palace on the west side, along with a little lake in front of it. In the north of the park there are some more wooded areas. The one thing I'm not crazy about is that it's all very manicured grass and homogeneous, so it's not my absolute favorite park in London; but still, very amazing nonetheless! And a well-kept secret and the greatest thing about it is the area of the green parakeets :))) They also have a cute cafe right on the lake, and you can rent boats to go out boating. The price for that isn't bad at all, and it's such a fun activity to do on a sunny day! I loved boating here one weekend and passing by all of the cool ducks and swans on the lake. And finally, there's also Serpentine art museum where I went with dad earlier! It had some pretty artsy out-there exhibits, including a huge room decorated from floor to ceiling with personages from books and people just sitting around chilling..and even a VR room where you could put on a VR headset and voyage through space with weird alien-like species..! read more

Hyde Park was a nice time. There were various walkways for bikes and pedestrians and lots of green spaces. throughout the park, there were interesting statues. In the middle of the park, there was a large lake with paddle boats. My only complaint is that you had to walk a long way to the bus stops. It was great to see a large number of people enjoying the outdoors. read more

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Beautiful park Best for waking running There are many religious scholars debating there own religion in speaker Conner . read more

One thing that I can say about London is that they have some of the most breathtaking parks that I've ever seen. Hyde Park is a perfect example of this. Who knew that London was so enchantingly green?! I guess it makes sense with all of the rain that falls year around. I visited Hyde Park twice while I was in London. One measly visit just wasn't enough. Hell, twice really isn't much. But with all of the other exploring that I wanted to do, that was all the time that I could afford. But you best believe that if I had more time, I would I have hung out there for days. This park is immense! It's composed of several large grassy areas that are all lined with trees and tons of paved walking paths that will lead you to all parts of the park. There's a plethora of wildlife ranging from geese to squirrels, to different species of birds. In the middle of the park you'll find a beautiful lake known as the Serpentine that truly sparkles from every angle. There's also a small pond known as Round Pond where families of geese like to hibernate. There are a few different gardens located within the park with one of the most notable being the Kensington Gardens. You can walk through the Kensington Gardens by way of the flower walk. It's a gorgeous pathway affixed with several different colorful flowers and shrubs. Also within the park is the historic Kensington Palace, the Serpentine Galleries, Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial, the Princess Diana Memorial, and the stunning Albert Memorial. This is a great place to bring children! I saw so many kids in the park. They have a few playgrounds sprawled throughout, but they'll still be entertained either way. You'll spot runners, dog walkers, tourists, and families strolling through the park. It's heavily trafficked but not overcrowded. If you're hungry, they have a few cafes located right inside. It's really peaceful here. This is the perfect place to have a picnic underneath the trees. It didn't get dark until after 9:30 when I went. You could essentially spend your entire day here. It's so easy to get here by public transit too. The tube will practically take you right across the street. Definitely a must visit when coming to London. read more

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Wow, well Hyde Park is definitely one of my top 10 places to visit when in London. The park is ginormous and has plenty of footpaths and trails to go walking or jogging on. I recently visited here with a friend I hadn't seen in over 9 years, and we rented two of the deck chairs and had a great time. Just sitting in the sun with a couple of ciders made the afternoon wonderful. Towards the center of Hyde Park there is a huge lake where you can rent peddle boats, which is always fun on a summer's afternoon. There's also several restaurants that you can go and eat at. Overall this park is one of the best that London has to offer, if you're visiting London, you have to come here!! read more

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