Historic
Hyde Park
Historic 350-acre Royal Park with lakes, Speakers' Corner and seasonal events.
📍 London Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Hyde Park
About
A 350-acre historic Grade I-listed urban park in Westminster that was established by Henry VIII in 1536 as a hunting ground and opened to the public in 1637. Divided by the Serpentine and Long Water lakes, it hosted the Great Exhibition of 1851 and has been a venue for free speech, protests and concerts since the 19th century. The park features Speakers' Corner, established for free speech and debate since 1872.
Things to do here
Walk around the park and explore its 350 acresSwim or kayak in the Serpentine and Long Water lakesVisit Speakers' Corner for free speech and debateAttend seasonal events including the annual Hyde Park Winter WonderlandEnjoy free rock concerts and demonstrations
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Getting there
Stations
Knightsbridge · 8 min walk
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Marble Arch · 9 min walk
Central
Hyde Park Corner · 11 min walk
Piccadilly
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