Best green spaceWATTB94/100
Hyde Park
Visit if
Free and open daily
Skip it if
Very large — wear comfortable shoes
Plan your visit
Hyde Park
Free
Indicative price at the time of review.
The largest of the Royal Parks is where London exhales. Hire a pedalo on the Serpentine, walk to Kensington Gardens and the palace, or just find a deckchair. In winter it hosts Winter Wonderland.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Free and open daily
- Boating and cafes
- Links to Kensington Gardens
Cons
- Very large — wear comfortable shoes
- Deckchairs are paid
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Tower of London | 96/100 | From £34.80 | history |
| 2.British Museum | 96/100 | Free | free museum |
| 3.Westminster Abbey | 94/100 | From £29.00 | historic church |
| 4.Greenwich | 94/100 | Mostly free | half-day trip |
| 5.Hyde ParkThis pick | 94/100 | Free | green space |
| 6.Tower Bridge | 92/100 | From £13.40 | landmark |
| 7.Borough Market | 92/100 | Free entry | food |
| 8.St Paul's Cathedral | 92/100 | From £25.00 | city views |
| 9.Covent Garden | 90/100 | Free entry | atmosphere |
| 10.Camden Market | 88/100 | Free entry | alternative neighbourhood |
Good to know
4.7 ★Google · 143,181 reviews
- Address
- London
- Nearest station
- Hyde Park Corner
- Phone
- +44 300 061 2000
- Time to allow
- 1–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Flat, paved paths throughout; fully step-free.
- Price
- Free
- Highlight
- Serpentine boating
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Insider tip · Enter at Lancaster Gate for the quietest, prettiest stretch of the Serpentine.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 January 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
- Sources
- 4 sources
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