Hyde Park

Serpentine Rd, London W2 2TP, Greater London, United Kingdom Timings: Open until Midnight Days: Mon–Sun, Open: 5:00 AM–Midnight

About

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner. The park was the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851, for which the Crystal Palace was designed by Joseph Paxton.
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"fact that parklife is based on hyde park but because i still have a major crush on damon albarn"

What people dont like

"hyde park was a favourite venue for duellists in the 18th and 19th century, including the brutal 1712 duel between the duke of hamilton and lord mohun in which they hacked each other to death."

"check out the kensington gardens to see the statue of queen victoria, the only other british monarch aside from queen elizabeth ii to celebrate a diamon jubilee with a 63 year rein."

"it's where hard rock calling, wireless and a bunch of other shows happen every summer."

"go for a long walk to victoria and albert museum"

"be careful eating close to the lakes - the swans can be quite determined!"

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"there are others gates to hide park,this entrance is down to bayswater rd."

"beware: le persone con la busta dell'hard rock café sono al 90% italiani."

"sit down... open a book... relax..."

"alright which idiot marked this down as a garden centre?"

"every sunday people stand on a soap box in the speaker's corner and proclaim their views on political, religious or other items, sometimes interrupted or challenged by their audience."

"don't forget your ice-cream in sunny day from one of little carts ."

"buy a bag of monkey nuts and feed the squirls!"

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"did a long run here"

"lay in the long grass for a romantic picnic"

"hire a boat on the serpentine: peddle boats cost £10 an hour per adult, or £8 for half hour."

"it's like central park, new york except bare and depressing."

"green park"

"then either park lane or billionaire's row down."

"boats are great but they charge by the person- outrageous daylight robbery!!"

Avoid doing this

"avoid the rose garden after dark unless you're extremely open minded"

"beware: le persone con la busta dell'hard rock café sono al 90% italiani"

Must do

"must stop and admire watt's physical energy statue"

Useful Tips

"best park ever and everyone knows that .."

"best place to relax 💆"

"best time is on sunday mornings in the speakers corner"

"cycling, walking and sporting here is the best thing you will have ever!"

"the best place to walk at spring time !"

"a great place for a walk in the park!"

"marvelous <3"

"great experience!"

"magnific <3"

"a wonderful park in the centre of london"

"a beautiful place to spend some time on a sunny day in london.."

"go for a walk here whenever you can, it's awesome"

"a great venue for concerts as well!"

"it's awesome."

"a great place for a walk in the park!"

"hyde park in the spring is the best place to be in london!"

"best park in the city for a run"

"had a very pleasant walk here when i visited in 2010"

"the best place to get away from the chaotic side of london"

"really beautiful !"

"they've got the best pizza in town."

"a good place if you want to spend some beautiful time!!"

"it's great to have the opportunity to change your study place from time to time, and hyde park is the perfect place to help you re-focus."

"great park in london and nice place to spend time with you friends or family!!!"

"perfect environment for running and playing with children."

"it's a great start for a kensington/chelsea day tour!"

"the best place for a great workout"

"perfect place for sunny london"

"good morning!"

"best place for inline skate"

"best place to chill out under a tree after work!"

"ask for the mushrooms - they are awesome"

"great way to spend the days leading up to christmas!"

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