Hyde Park
- Address: Hyde Park, London, England
- Hours: 5am until midnight, year round.
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
People Watching,
Picnic Spot,
Walking/Hiking,
Park / Garden
London is full of huge parks which the locals refer to as the lungs of the city. Hyde Park is one of the biggest and best known. Another of Henry VIII's hunting grounds, it is now a place of concerts, art and horse-riding. The famous Peter Pan sculpture is in the park, as is the Princess Diana memorial fountain.
You can row boats on the Serpentine lake, sit on The Lido in the summer or even swim if you are brave enough. Head to Speakers Corner, the home of free speech. In winter, the park has an ice rink for skating. But most people just bring a picnic and a football or a book, and while away the day in fresh air surrounded by rolling lawns and majestic trees.
Latest Reviews
Review by Elizabeth A, April 2013
Doing what: Horse Riding in Hyde Park
Even though it was unseasonably COLD, we had a terrific time on our ride through Hyde Park. Our guide, Barbara, was very patient and pointed out highlights in the park that we would not have known about on our own. The horses were well-mannered and had a smooth gait - especially when we trotted for a few minutes at a time.
If you love horseback riding, and you're going to be in London, this is an experience not to be missed!
Review by Doreen M, July 2012
Doing what: Horse Riding in Hyde Park
The stables were clean and the staff was really attentive to us and the horses. Bathing the horses down after every ride and watering them right away. Kids really enjoyed the small group as they rode through Hyde park and along the river. Guides made sure everyone was safe before during and after the ride. I highly recommend this adventure.
Review by LeaAnne E, March 2012
Doing what: Horse Riding in Hyde Park
This was an amazing experience. I was a solo traveller and booked this in advance- so happy I made sure to put this on my schedule! I had a private lesson/ride throughout the park. With the city traffic on one side and a royal park on the other, this was truly a unique experience! I high recommend this.... just be sure to call the stables once you've booked it to set up a time (not confirm as viator says). Rides actually start at 9am.
Practical Info
Hyde Park is very easy to get to by bus or tube train. Bordered by Park Lane in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, the Royal Albert Hall, the Bayswater, Notting Hill, and Holland Park areas, it's right in the center of everything with many entrance gates.
