A mini guide to
Two Royal Parks, a palace and the Serpentine
1 / 10Welcome to the neighbourhood
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are two of London's great Royal Parks, side by side. You can row on the Serpentine, visit Kensington Palace, see the Albert Memorial and find the Diana Memorial Fountain, all in one long walk.
In winter, Hyde Park hosts the Winter Wonderland fair, and on Sundays Speakers' Corner draws crowds.
Highlights
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
An oval ring of Cornish granite with flowing water, designed for visitors to paddle beside.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
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By Marble Arch, anyone can climb on a soapbox and speak. It is traditionally liveliest on Sundays.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
The Knightsbridge department store with a terracotta façade, famous food halls and the Egyptian Hall.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
The Duke of Wellington's London home at Hyde Park Corner, known as Number One London, with his art collection.
Royal Park beside Hyde Park, with the Albert Memorial, the Round Pond and Kensington Palace.
The round, red-brick concert hall with a glass dome and terracotta frieze, home to the summer Proms.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
Find your way
The map shows Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists the nearest stations and how to reach the area.
Insider tips
Boats and pedalos run on the Serpentine in warmer months.
Book Kensington Palace tickets online for the State Apartments.
The Serpentine Galleries are free to enter.
There are plenty of lawns and benches, with cafés dotted around.
Tips from the Britlens editors
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