Attraction
British Museum
Britain's great museum of world history and culture in Bloomsbury, with free entry to a permanent collection spanning two million years of human civilisation.
Hyde Park
One of London's eight Royal Parks, with the Serpentine lake, Speakers' Corner and miles of paths between Mayfair and Kensington.
At a glance
- Type
- Royal park
- Area
- Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom
- Opening
- Open daily · 05:00–00:00
- Official site
- royalparks.org.uk
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Lakeside cafés
- Serpentine Lido
- Sports pitches
Why we recommend it
Hyde Park is one of the great open spaces of central London, stretching from Marble Arch and Park Lane towards Kensington Gardens. The Serpentine lake runs through its centre, lined with paths, cafés and wildlife, and the Lido is home to Britain's oldest swimming club.
Walk from Speakers' Corner, the historic spot for open-air free speech, down to the Serpentine, then follow the water west. Rotten Row, the sandy track along the south side, was once a fashionable riding route. The rose garden near Hyde Park Corner is a quieter detour. Summer brings large concerts and winter the Winter Wonderland fair, both of which affect access to parts of the park. Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge stations all sit on its edge.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Hyde Park FAQs
When is Hyde Park open?
Pedestrian gates are open from 05:00 until midnight.
Can you swim in Hyde Park?
Yes, swimming is available at the Serpentine Lido.