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5 min walk · City of Westminster
Serpentine
- High
- Nature site
Historic site · City of Westminster, London
Hyde Park
- Good for families
- Today
- Open today, 05:00 – 23:59
- Visit duration
- 1 hr 30 min Editorial visit time estimate
- Accessibility
- Step-free
- Price
- Free entry
- Standing
- Must see · Heritage site
- Rank
- Rank 21 of 18,189
Plan your visit.
Opening hours
| Monday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 – 23:59 |
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About Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a 350-acre (140-hectare) royal park in the City of Westminster, the largest of the four central London parks and the one that runs west from Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner to the Serpentine and the boundary with Kensington Gardens. Henry VIII took the land from Westminster Abbey in 1536 and used it as a hunting ground; it stayed private until Charles I opened it to the public in 1637, which makes it one of the oldest deliberately public open spaces in the city.
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What's inside
The Serpentine cuts the park diagonally and organises everything else. On and around it are the lakeside paths, waterfront cafés, the Serpentine Lido — opened in 1930 and still swum in through the summer — and boating. Speakers' Corner sits at the northeast tip near Marble Arch, established as a place of open speech and debate since 1872, on ground where the Tyburn gallows stood until 1783.
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How long to spend
Allow 90 minutes for Hyde Park and treat that as a walk rather than a visit. Ninety minutes is enough to cross the park on the diagonal, take the length of the Serpentine, stop at the Diana Memorial Fountain and reach Speakers' Corner or Hyde Park Corner at the far end — which is the shape most first-time visitors want, because it links two Underground stations and puts the park between them rather than requiring a return.
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Season and crowds
Open daily 05:00-midnight; events, ceremonial activity, storms and maintenance can close individual areas. Dated closures, ceremonies, performances, weather or security notices from the operator take priority over ordinary hours. Arrive early enough to complete the public route before final admission. Follow staff directions on arrival.
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Tickets
General park access is free; concerts, boating, sports and attractions charge separately. The base amount and currency follow the operator tariff; premium products and separate institutions remain excluded unless named.
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Getting there
Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate and Knightsbridge Underground stations serve different edges. Use the named entrance or stop because hills, security and historic streets change the approach.
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What to watch out for
Broad paved routes, curb ramps, accessible toilets and level entrances provide step-free travel across principal park areas. Historic surfaces, crowds and security remain relevant.
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Photography
Hyde Park photographs as water and trees rather than as landmarks, and the Serpentine is the subject. The best hour is the first one after the gates open at 5am in summer, when the lake is glass, mist sits on the surface and the Serpentine Bridge reads clean against an empty sky; the same view at midday is a busy municipal lake. In the other direction, late light down the length of the water from the eastern end gives the bridge in silhouette.
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Place details and sources
- Heritage grade
- Grade 2 OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Type of place
- Attraction OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Heritage designation
- Grade I listed park and garden Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Access
- Open access OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
- Operator
- The Royal Parks Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- Wikipedia article
- Hyde Park, London Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09
- Website Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
- View on Wikidata
Common questions
What is the regular visitor schedule?
Open daily 05:00-midnight; events, ceremonial activity, storms and maintenance can close individual areas.
What are the base admission terms?
General park access is free; concerts, boating, sports and attractions charge separately.
Is the complete route step-free?
Broad paved routes, curb ramps, accessible toilets and level entrances provide step-free travel across principal park areas.
What is the named public-transport approach?
Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate and Knightsbridge Underground stations serve different edges.
Can operations change access?
Yes. Events, ceremonies, maintenance and security can alter the ordinary route or timetable.
Are premium products included?
No. Special tours, exhibitions and upgrades use separate tickets when offered.
Questions about visiting this season
When is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland open in 2026–27?
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs from Thursday 19 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 and opens every day except Christmas Day. The final day is also billed as a Family Fun Day.
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What are the opening hours of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
The event closes at 22:00 every evening and opens at 10:00 on most days. Some weekday mornings start later: 12:00 on 19–20, 23–26 and 30 November and 2 December, 14:00 on 1 December, and 11:00 on 27 November, 3–4, 7–11 and 14–18 December and 28 December–1 January.
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Do I need a ticket to enter Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
Yes. Every visitor, whether 2 or 92, needs an entry ticket booked for a specific date and one-hour arrival slot. Tickets can be bought on arrival, but popular slots sell out in advance.
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How much does entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland cost?
Entry tickets are £1 Off-Peak, £5.50 Standard and £8.25 Peak, and booking fees are now included in the price. The £1 off-peak slots run Monday to Thursday throughout November.
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How can I get free entry to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
Spending £25 online in a single transaction on rides, attractions, packages, passes or food and drink meal deals unlocks free entry. The packages and ride passes also qualify for free entry, worth up to £9.50 per person.
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Is it cheaper to book Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in advance?
Yes. Booking online in advance saves up to 25% on entry, attractions, rides, packages and passes compared with on-the-day prices. Advance prices apply until 23:59 the day before the visit.
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How long can I stay once inside Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
Visitors can stay as long as they like once inside. Entry slots run hourly from 10:00 to 20:00, last entry is 21:30, and some rides and attractions close their queues early before the 22:00 close.
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What are the main attractions at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
The event lists more than 150 attractions, rides and shows. Highlights include the Magical Ice Kingdom, carved from 500 tonnes of ice and snow, the 70-metre Giant Wheel, the UK's largest open-air ice rink around the Victorian bandstand, and the new Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus.
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Which entrance gate should I use at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
Red Gate (east, near Bond Street and Marble Arch) leads to Santa Land and Thrillville; Blue Gate (south, near Hyde Park Corner, Green Park and Victoria) to Skater's Corner and Show Town; Green Gate (west, near Knightsbridge) to the Bavarian Village and Market Square; and Gold Gate (north, near Marble Arch and Paddington) to the Arctic Circle.
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Which Tube stations are best for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?
For a quieter journey the organiser suggests Victoria, Bond Street and Paddington, all within about a 20-minute walk. Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge and Marble Arch are closest but busy and sometimes closed; for step-free access use Green Park or Bond Street.
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Does the Elizabeth line run to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Boxing Day?
No. There is no Elizabeth line service on 26 December. Paddington is still served by National Rail and the Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, Circle and District lines, and Bond Street by the Central and Jubilee lines.
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Can I change the date of my Hyde Park Winter Wonderland booking?
Yes. The rescheduling portal moves a booking to another date in the 2026/27 season using the booking reference and email address or postcode. Rides and attractions can also be added to an existing order.
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