Hyde park is the green heart of London. Few believe that London is anything but a foggy, dirty urban sprawl, but we actually have some of the best parks in the world and Hyde park is one of the best! It's gigantic and has something for everyone: tennis courts, picturesque lakes, art galleries, exploration centres, poetry corners, skate meetups, outdoor swimming, boating, sculptures, horticultural delights, outdoor music festivals, winter wonderland, music, cafes, picnics... I just absolutely adore walking through this park and have been blessed to be able to lunch there most days as it's close to my work. It's just wonderful being outside and in nature. It is however such a hard park to review, because what part do you review? I adore how you can walk from one side to the other and find so many beautiful landscapes in-between. It's such a great place to be able to walk to lose yourself. One of my favourite parts however is the promenade called flower walk close to the High Street Kensington end, it's a wonderful stroll to immerse yourself in green and to be up close to look at the plants. read more

I remember staying at a hotel just across the road from Hyde Park and coming over here every morning with a cup of tea, sitting beside the round pond and reading a bookn while listening to either The Beatles or Pink Floyd. The park is immense, and while I could say that it is a part of St James Park, it really isn't. There is actually quite a lot of things to see here, such as the Peter Pan Statue, among countless other statues and odd things. In fact you could wander through some trees and suddenly discover something completely different, though most of the things to see (though not all of them) are marked on Google Maps. You will also find Speaker's Corner here, though only once when I came here were people actually exercising their right to speak, though in reality it was just a bunch of people arguing. As I have mentioned, the park is immense, and can take quite a while to explore all of it (and even then I only got to see a fraction). Oh, there is also a palace at one end, though I didn't have time to explore. read more

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Hyde Park is at great park that connect with Kensington park!! Great for kids, site see or run!! read more

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Hyde Park is the largest of the four Royal Parks in London. What an incredible area to relax and play in the heart of the bustling city. The park is 350 acres and it is so vast that it can play host to major events that I have attended, such as the Rolling Stones (Hyde Park Summer Series) and the Winter Wonderland. There are many statues and memorials. The plant life is amazing. You can play tennis, swim, rent boats, ride horses, visit art galleries, visit a castle, eat and drink at restaurants or food trucks, play on playgrounds, ride bikes, run, or relax in a park chair. The park is easily accessible by the tube. This may be the real crown jewel of London! www.royalparks.org read more

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This park was so huge and beautiful, I'm definitely glad I got to come here! They have a princess Diana memorial tribute fountain here. Many peaceful and pretty views. The lake has kayaking and paddle boats and when it's not cold out there also a free swim section. Pet friendly. Has a coffee/ ice cream shop and some galleries. Very nice for the whole family. Beautiful and clean. read more

What can one say about Hyde Park in the summer and autumn? Well, it's magical - so don't miss any opportunity you get to visit it. What you should know: The deck chairs are not free and will cost you 1.60 GBP per hour. You can rent paddle boats on the Serpentine Lake for 10 GBP per person for 30 minutes. Highly recommend it, if you get a chance. Go early in the morning (before 10 am) or after 5 pm to skip the touristy crowd. read more

So much to see in this historical park. My highlights are the serpentine with its bird life and the crazy morning hardcore swimmers, the parakeets near Peter Pan which come down to feed out of your hand (try seeds in the winter and fruit when it's very warm), speakers corner and the Prince Albert memorial. Great venue to jog in. read more

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Hyde Park is wunderbar. I come here to go running and there is plenty of wide open space here despite the madness of it being in the middle of London. I love it. There are plenty of trails all over the place and two really nice Cafe's within the park- Lido and Serpentine. Both are very nice and I think Serpentine has a lot of variety. Hyde Park is technically only "half" of the park but I consider it to also be Kensington Gardens (the west bit). It is full of trees, gardens, flat spaces for picnics, and lot of birds and little doggies. This place is so wonderful that I don't really know what else to say, except that I spend a lot of my free time here. read more

One of the best things about London has to be its many and varied parks, giving the capital vital green lungs. About the best known is Hyde Park though technically only the eastern part of this green area is Hyde Park with Kensington Gardens making up the western portion. The park comes to life in the summer with the green areas and pathways being shared by picnickers, footballers, rollerbladers, riders and people out to make the most of the rare UK sunshine. The Serpentine is the main body of water, which was created by Queen Caroline in the 18th century and you can hire boats to paddle. If you're brave enough, there's the Serpentine swimming club who go for a dip on New Year's Day! There are various eating options around the park as well as vendors Speakers' Corner is always good for a laugh, listening to the various arguments and heated debates going on. A more poignant area is the July 7 memorial in memory of those who died in the bombings. A big plus for London read more

Nice place to sit and watch people. Little kiosk nearby for snacks and drinks and another pop up place to get sandwich and mulled wine. Lovely little place to take a break from walking on the busy streets. read more

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This a beautiful park the trees & scenery is amazing. Could spend couple hours here just strolling through the park. Looking at the pond & animals around the place. Lots of squirrels running through the park. I highly recommend this park it's a must see! read more

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Ew. Of all of the amazing descriptions I've read about Hyde Park, I'd have to say that calling it the "large green lung in the centre of London" doesn't do it much justice. What does do it justice, you dare ask? The abundance of joggers, lovers, rollerbladers, squirrel chasers, sword fighters, nappers, horseback riders, wine drinkers, footballers, sunbathers, board game players, freedom fighters, soap boxers, concert goers, bike riders, poem readers, and tree climbers that descend upon the park on a daily basis. I personally find perfection in Hyde Park via a warm fall afternoon picnic of white wine, cheese and crackers and an American football. read more

I didn't know you could even review a park! Well Hyde park is definitely my favourite because you will always find a place to enjoy some solitude, regardless of how busy it is! It has a lake (with swans) and places to walk or even a nice trail for running. Finally, I love the fact that it is so large and central. read more

Green, Green, Green everywhere. Visiting London in the summer and walking this gorgeous park was so pleasurable. The park is huge and their is so much to see. We walked the Princess Diana Memorial walk and the pools. Fun to see all the little kids frolicking in the (cold) water. To them I am sure it felt marvelous. We walked through the gorgeous rose gardens and saw so many different types of flowers. We visited the memorial for the bombing victims that occurred on the Piccadilly line back on July 7, 2005. Very heartbreaking! We made our way to the Serpentine Lake and decided to have lunch there at the cafe with beautiful views all around us. We almost rented a little paddle boat but found we still had so much to do after lunch we skipped it. All kinds of geese and gorgeous swans swimming with their families in the lake. Plenty of fountains and benches to stop and take a rest and just enjoy the lush setting all around. I am positive that we did not see the entire park but so glad we took the time to see as much as we could. This is a must see when in London to just take your time and stroll and sit back or watch the sunset. read more

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Stayed near Hyde Park while I was in London for 4 days and walked through it each day. Such a beautiful and peaceful park to spend time in. Defiantly a highlight of my time there. read more

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It's got some grass and a bit of water. There were a lot of people walking around, I assume just trying to find their way out, as I was. I think it is just some old wasteland, waiting to be built on in the future. read more

I probably should not admit this but when I was in London with my son I was staying in Belgravia and we would wake up at some ungodly hour and my son was hungry and nothing was open so we would trek across Hyde Park to Park Lane at about 5am and head to Mickey D's which takes about 20 minutes at a very brisk walk. Hey...it was cheap and he was happy with the pancakes and it was open. It's a beautiful park especially as the sun rises. The first time we got up so early the park was locked up and we waited for them to unlock the gates. read more

Gorgeous park and great to walk around as long as it's not raining! My friends and I enjoyed a really scenic walk. Lots of families were out enjoying the rare sun in London :) read more

What's not to love about Hyde Park? It's definitely one of the best parts of our great country! A park that never seems to end, with loads of space to kick back on the grass or - if you really want to play up to the stereotype - a game of cricket. I visited recently for the first time during a 2 day trip to the capital and I was kind of annoyed I hadn't been before. The weather was perfect for our visit but even so I think I'd enjoy it all the same in the rain! Theres a lovely cafe just off the lake as well which serves up good grub and nice coffees as you sit and watch the world go by. My girlfriend is obsessed with all things London so I envision many more trips to Hyde Park! read more

Travelers' Hint: if you can run or jog, that's how you need to tour Hyde Park. While it's not as large as Central Park, it's still quite large and throwing on a pair of sneakers and jogging with a travel companion and a lightweight camera is the best way to do it. My husband and I started off at Charing Cross, ran down through Whitehall, hung a right at Parliment, through St. James' Park, caught the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, kept going through Green Park, under Wellington's Arch, into Hyde Park, around the Serpentine, through Kensington Gardens, past the Italian Gardens, past Speaker's Corner, down Park Lane, down Picadilly, then Pall Mall and finishing at Trafalgar Square. Bam. Enough calories burnt to make up for a few pints of ale and you get a much better idea of the city's layout by navigating on foot. The park is beautiful in June, the gardens were overflowing with wisteria on arbors. I was surprised that Kensington Gardens looked like it needed a mow while Hyde Park was immaculate- we were there right before the Olympics so I guess they were waiting before trimming everything up. Running alongside Olympians shaking it out prior to the games was very cool too. Bring a few pounds for snacks from vendors or the Lido Cafe on the Serpentine and don't forget that camera. My husband was excited for Speaker's Corner, but there was no one there on a Thursday morning so he stood in the middle and pontificated on the need for all civilized nations to invest in giant transformers style robots. That is a true story. read more

I absolutely fell in love with this park while I was visiting London. It is huge! I was in town for a total of 5 days and I was in this park 3 times. That is how much I loved everything about it. I loved seeing all of the statues, memorials, the lake, Princess Diana's Memorial Fountain, all of the people having picnic's or just having a moment to themselves in the park. I was quite content just having rest and enjoying my surroundings and could have sat there for hours. My favorite park to date. read more

I think I may be one of the only people capable of "accidentally stumbling" onto Hyde Park. Long story short, after attempting to take the tube to Carnival and subsequently failing (I don't do well in big crowds), I threw myself of the tube station and resolved to walk the rest of the way. Armed with my phone, apps that tell me what to do and a decent playlist - I skipped along the street. When I came to what looked like a rather normal park, I decided to take a detour in and make my journey a little more green... except that normal park all of a sudden made way for a bigger park... and then a giant, ornate gate led me into an even bigger park... and then there was marble, and a food stand and people taking pictures and I realized that I was well into this park and had NO idea how to get out. So that's how I found Hyde Park. I'll save that fifth star for when I find myself here on purpose and having since read the reviews, I will make a point to explore more next time I find myself here, but from the corner I saw, Hyde Park is what parks should be: a getaway within the city. There were families milling about, tourists riding their rented bikes on the wrong paths, students smoking...stuff, joggers making me feel lazy, business folks completely ignoring nature and staring at their phones - all the big park essentials. Like any large park in a big metropolitan city, it was a breath of fresh air to get a breath of fresh air. read more

It's a huge park in the middle of London. Like Golden Gate Park or Central Park, and many others; a bit of a refuge from city life. Hyde Park, though, just didn't have any extra special appeal to warrant five stars. It's got a memorial fountain dedicated to Princess Diana, if you are into that, though it was definitely not a fountain like I was expecting. Hyde Park is so connected to Kensington Gardens that they are generally assumed to be the same park. Just lots of simple, green, open space for a city that needs it. read more

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It's a really good park to go and walk there. The lac with the all birds, plus you have so much space to play football or whatever. You have in the middle of the park a restaurant for when you are hungry read more

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Hyde Park was the very first resting place for myself and my travel buddy upon arriving in London, after we attempted to check into our hotel and told we had a 3 hour wait before being able to get into our room; we dropped our luggage off, stopped at a convenience store to buy some cider and pretzels and we were off to the park to waste some time. We were quite exhausted from our red eye plane trip as well as the time difference, so we didn't get to walk around the entire park, which to do in even one day would be near impossible due to its enormous size. After finding a comfortable spot in the shade under a tree, we laid down on a blanket and took a nice long nap! Hyde Park is beautiful and massive. It's a great place for people watching and also for running or walking. There of course are all sorts of concerts and festivals that are held here each year and if I ever get back to London, you bet your bum that I'll be visiting the park again! read more

The Central Park of London, this place must be great on a sunny day. During our way too short visit to London, we had to hit all of the 'must-sees, and Hyde park did not disappoint. Cool monuments, a big pond, running/walking trails and big grassy areas all surrounded by London's amazing history and beautiful architecture. I can imagine how busy this place must be when the sun is shining and how stunning it must look with a fresh blanket of snow! read more

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This is one of the jewels of the city and if you are visiting sunny London, fortunately you couldn't avoid it even if you wanted to! Hyde Park is acres upon acres of moist grassy greens, fragrant flower gardens, majestic statues, ponds with swan, whispering trees, silly bounding hounds, joggers in their zone, pram pushing mummies and lovey couples laying in the grass chilling out. There are children's playgrounds within the park, fountains, cycling, and row boat rentals. If you go really early, the youth swim team braves the freezing water at the pond at the divide in the park for it's morning swim as it's been doing for over 100 years. Go there: play...lay around....buy an icecream....smell the flowers....walk your dog or pet someone else's....admire the statues and inhale the history of the magical place which will hit the "reset button" in your soul. Forget London, this is TRUE England. read more

When I was told that I should wait for around 2 hours for my room to be ready, I dropped off my luggage and went to the nearest Big Bus Tours stop (I was lucky, it was just near my hotel), and I went to the Hyde Park where I was able to relax for a little bit after my everyday routine and long flight. And for sure, it was what I needed. Calm place with fresh air which keeps you awake and gives you the power to explore London's treasures :) read more

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Don't be surprised when you spend a whole day wondering around Hyde park. There's a lake with swans that you can feed, the Peter Pan statue, fountains galore and etc. Its a magical place, quite and beautiful in the heart of London. read more

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A nice place for a picnic. Great people watching, green as far as the eye can see, and a fine assortment of fauna on the Serpentine. Lovely. The guy who goes around stacking up the extra chairs so that no one can sit in them without paying sure knows how to jar you out of your relaxation, though. read more

What can be said about Hyde and Kensington park that's not already said hundreds of times? I live a 10 min walk from Kensington park and have a habit of walking from the Notting Hill end to the Marble Arch end, cross crossing down to the Royal Albert Hall - or sometimes just walking down Kensington for a Snog near the Natural History Museum. I love this park! I love that it's so huge that I can walk for hours, criss crossing from one end to the other. I love that it has so many hidden gems like the skating area, Serpentine gallery and the Lido with cafe and all. I love that the park isn't all neat, but has areas with knee high grass. My favourite places are the lake in Kensington park, afternoon tea at Kensington palace, the Serpentine, the lido during summer, the Lido cafe.. I really love it here :-) read more

I gotta admit. Hyde Park is pretty great - especially when the girls of summer are out, there are lots of hot women there. It's great, if I really wanted too - I could strike up conversation and get dismissed by hundreds of hot women from all around the world. Despite noticing mainly the women on a hot day, I think there is some grass there too and a few trees, not that I really look out for that stuff. You do also get the ocassional dribbling, stumbing, confused drunk guy who asks you "do you have the time?" - and your reply of "yeah, it's 2.15" is responded too with "Thanks, do you have £5?" Confusing. But yeah, it's a great park. And it's a great place for gigs. Well it's great if you're in the gig; because you get to see Springsteen on a stage singing 'Badlands' - but if you're outside the gig, then you just see big green boards everywhere and when you try to make your way to the station someone in a flourescent coat says 'Sorry, you have to walk the other way'. This wouldn't be so bad if the guy didn't have such a gleeful look on his face. read more

This has to be London's premiere park. It is gargantuan in size. There are some stunning landmarks, and standing at 350acres it is the largest green space in London. The Serpentine River runs through the park and attracts a wonderful array of wildfowl. There are also a diverse range of insects for enthusiasts. For those interested the large insect population that accompanies any river means there are many bats. The bats can be best viewed from the Dell Bridge at dusk. Sport and activity are a big part of Hyde Park's character. All year round there are people getting involved in the different activities be it for fitness or social endeavours. Hyde Park is a beautiful London landmark. In the summer it is a place alive with revellers enjoying the all too infrequent hot British day. read more

One of the Royal Parks in London. Huge green space that melds natural design with sculpted sections of park. There is loads to discover, from open fields to a large pond (that you can swim in), cafes, and sculptures. The Princess Diana memorial is a must-see. Whether you are looking to get a walk in, or enjoy some wine in the sunshine - Hyde park is a great place to go! read more

A nice park to walk through or just relax in...I love places like these in a big city. There are several spots to explore and it's a guarantee that everyone will find their own special favorite spot in this great park. read more

While any reputable metropolitan has a respectable parks system, Hyde Park seems to be a cut above the rest, simply a gorgeous gorgeous park. The Serpentine river cuts through it providing a wonder water feature and scenic vista. Marble arches, areas for horse riders, and meadows galore span the park. I used to go running through here, played American football, and even heard an outdoors Bon Jovi concert (granted I was on the wrong side of the barrier and was peering in through the cracks). Make it a point to check out Speaker's Corner; it should be on your checklist of 'things to see in London'. The Corner will get crowded and the speakers will be heckled mercilessly, but you'll get to hear interesting, crazy things. read more

This feels like the Central Park of London. Absolutely gorgeous and expansive. Like, massive. Lots of runners, families walking, and dogs playing. Several ponds are inside and also massive with lots of bird varieties hanging out in them. They have little sun chairs throughout the park where you can simply rest and sit for a bit - what a fabulous gift! That's what these royal parks are all about, being a gift to the people. There are gardens on the east end of the park with some fountains scattered about. We walked from the east end to the west (to Kensington Palace) and it took about an hour. Beautiful every step of the way! Get a map for the park before you go because it's easy to got lost. :) read more

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My absolute favorite thing snd a MUST DO for everyone whether living in or visiting London is to visit Hyde Park. One of 8 breathtaking Royal Parks and definitely one you just can't miss. Hyde Park which is part of Kensington and its gardens was once the home of Queen Elizabeth who later gifted this to the public once she made. I spent a good amount of time here at the Park as I lived across the street and would walk through or adjacent to everyday. One days off I found myself walking through the meadows where you would life incredible rare bird species, wildfowl, parrots and wildlife. The serpentine is where you can rent a boat and sail across while feeding ducks and just taking in the sun. You wont feel the time here and found myself spending anywhere from 2-3 hours on days off. The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain and Playground was beautiful. Im glad the Queen created such a beautiful memorial for her, truly fit for a Princess. You can also visit Kensington Gardens, but try to go on a weekday rather than a weekend as it tends to get pretty busy. I found myself walking through the entire park and finally stopping at one of my favorite grounds. Another area you CANT MISS is The Albert Memorial. Its larger than life and breathtaking. At Hyde Park Food Court where I would get the most amazing pistachio gelato and just relax and people watch. read more

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I have a wealth of memories associated with Hyde Park that pretty much define my lifetime... paddle-boating with my entire family as a baby, feeding the ducks with my favourite cousins at age 7, the birthday picnic I always desired at 15 and getting my heart broken by the first love at 20 - don't you just love when that happens in public spaces?!?! Whatever my life experiences have been, Hyde Park is most definitely a cherished London monument! There's always something or another going on - whether it's Party in The Park with some of music's hugest names in attendance or charity Marathons, Hyde Park has always delivered a great experience. Recently, the much-anticipated Winter festival of 'Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland' has taken London by storm. A massive ice rink is introduced in the centre of the park, with a huge observation wheel that lights up under the dark night sky and of course, a cosy German market for chocolate and hot tea...it doesn't get any better than that! Check out www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com for more information. See you there for early Christmas Cheer!! :) read more

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Hyde Park is one of London's most interesting parks, offering a wide range of activities and events and is home to one of my favourite spots in the entire city - Speaker's Corner. Whenever a friend from Scotland or further afield comes to visit the city, I always reccomend a trip to the park and Speaker's Corner. It is very easy to get to the park, with a lot of bus stops and there is easy access to the tube from Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner. A treat for Sunday Afternoon would be to pop along Oxford Street, taking in the multitude of sights and shops, before heading to Hyde Park for a spot of lunch then getting involved in the weird and wonderful debates with the Speakers. Hyde Park is also home to a number of great events - in the winter a large area of the Park is transformed into a 'Winter Wonderland' complete with large ice rink, and in the summer the Hyde Park Calling and O2 music festivals come to the park. Even if you can not afford a ticket you will be able to chill out outside the barriers with friends and enjoy listening to a headline act! read more