Hyde Park is the largest park in central London with 390 acres of land, famous for its Speaker's Corner. In the 19th century Hyde Park had become a popular place for meetings and Speaker's Corner was established to create a dedicated area to anyone who wishes to speak about anything. This popular place is near Marble Arch corner and attracts many curious visitors. You can hear something completely ridiculous or very serious. Sunday is the best day to visit Speaker's Corner as it is always the busiest day and entertainment is guaranteed.
The park is vast and has a children's playground and plenty of space to play. Divided in two by the Serpentine lake, the park often hosts concerts and open air music concerts.
Originally owned by the church, Hyde Park in London has been a royal park since the 1530's when Henry VIII seized it.
Hyde Park is also a very vibrant place for both active and passive retreat. Rollerblading, rowing, wildlife watching, horse riding, eating out, playgrounds are just a few of many activities available at the Hyde Park.
Visiting The Hyde Park:
Address: The Ranger's Lodge, Westminster, London, W2 2UH
Telephone: 020 7298 2100
Nearest Underground Stations:
Knightsbridge Tube (10 minutes)
Lancaster Gate Tube (13 minutes)
Nearest Hotel : Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park - This elegant Victorian Town House hotel is situated in a quiet London garden square just 15 minutes from London Heathrow by Heathrow Express. It is close by Marble Arch, Paddington and Oxford Street. Wireless High Speed Internet and a range of rooms includes Traditional 4 Poster Rooms and luxurious Studio Suites. A quality airport hotel in the centre of London.
What's on at The Hyde Park:
The Queen's Birthday Gun Salutes
21st April '09
Queen's Birthday Gun Salutes mark special royal occasions as the Trooping of the Colour and having advantage of taking place on her actual birthday 21st April of being loud, spectacular and smoky.
O2 Music Wireless Festival
Jul 2009 (annual)
Known just as "Wireless" to its many supporters has grown rapidly and takes place in Hyde Park.
New Year Parade 2009
