Hyde Park Guide
Guide to Hyde Park, one of the biggest parks in central London for one to exercise and inhale fresh air.
Located on a doorstep of Hyde Park, one of the largest central London Parks, the 4 star Hyde Park Hotels in central London provides the guests with an excellent opportunity to breathe the fresh air, exercise and visit famous Hyde Park attractions like the Speakers' Corner, where one is free to give a speech, Diana Memorial and Peter Penn Statue. Especially in the summer time, when everything is green and bright, it becomes a meeting place for various social activities.
Hyde Park has an extensive history of mass demonstrations and protests. The Suffragettes, the Chartists and the Stop The War Coalition have all held their protests here. Hyde Park was also the site of The Great Exhibition in the 1850s. Today many open air concerts take place at the London Hyde Park and attract thousands of spectators.
Within walking distance to the park, the beautiful Notting Hill, Queensway and Bayswater areas open new views to the visitors. On the other side you will find inviting Madame Tussauds and Sherlock Holmes museums by the historic Baker Street tube station.
Across Hyde Park in Kensington, you can easily walk to Natural History, Victoria & Albert and Science Museums.
Hyde Park Corner entrance is a magnificent piece of art. With impressive columns and two foot entrance, the Grand Entrance looks truly amazing. The Apsley House, which is a home to the Duke of Wellington, is next to the Hyde Park Corner entrance.
This London park is a home to some interesting places. The memorial for Diana, Princess of Wales is there as well as the London's Holocaust Memorial. Speakers' Corner close to Marble Arch is a place to listen to all kinds of free speeches. Serpentine lake with swans in the centre of the park offers a peaceful retreat.
Please contact Nick Lane, Education & Community Engagement Officer on (020) 7298 2083 or email him at: nlane@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk. For more information, please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk
Hyde Park Hotel Guide - London
Hyde Park is a celebrated up-market location in central London known for its tourist sites, shopping and business places.
The Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park is an elegant central London Hotel fashioned in the period style of a Victorian Town House in this historic quarter of London, offering you hospitality in the finest English tradition. However, its cosmopolitan character and excellent location makes it contemporary and international in reach and in meeting your needs.
* For details of how to get to our Hotel in Hyde Park - see section on Directions. We have covered just about every option to make things easy for you.
* London Paddington is a prime area to stay and we offer good value for our Paddington hotels. See our Paddington Hotel site for details of budget accommodation in this coveted area of central London.
Located on a doorstep of Hyde Park, one of the largest central London Parks, the 4 star Hyde Park Hotels in central London provides the guests with an excellent opportunity to breathe the fresh air, exercise and visit famous Hyde Park attractions like the Speakers' Corner, where one is free to give a speech, Diana Memorial and Peter Penn Statue. Especially in the summer time, when everything is green and bright, it becomes a meeting place for various social activities.
Hyde Park has an extensive history of mass demonstrations and protests. The Suffragettes, the Chartists and the Stop The War Coalition have all held their protests here. Hyde Park was also the site of The Great Exhibition in the 1850s. Today many open air concerts take place at the London Hyde Park and attract thousands of spectators.
Within walking distance to the park, the beautiful Notting Hill, Queensway and Bayswater areas open new views to the visitors. On the other side you will find inviting Madame Tussauds and Sherlock Holmes museums by the historic Baker Street tube station.
Across Hyde Park in Kensington, you can easily walk to Natural History, Victoria & Albert and Science Museums.
Hyde Park Corner entrance is a magnificent piece of art. With impressive columns and two foot entrance, the Grand Entrance looks truly amazing. The Apsley House, which is a home to the Duke of Wellington, is next to the Hyde Park Corner entrance.
This London park is a home to some interesting places. The memorial for Diana, Princess of Wales is there as well as the London's Holocaust Memorial. Speakers' Corner close to Marble Arch is a place to listen to all kinds of free speeches. Serpentine lake with swans in the centre of the park offers a peaceful retreat.
Hyde Park Events
O2 Music Wireless Festival 2009 London
Hyde Park, Westminster, London, W2 3JA
4th - 5th July, 2009
The annual O2 Music Wireless Festival at London Hyde Park - affectionately known just as "Wireless" to its many supporters - promises some hottest faces in dance, music, including headliners Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal and The Streets. The Wireless festival has grown rapidly in the years...
Hyde Park, Westminster, London, W2 3JA
4th - 5th July, 2009
The annual O2 Music Wireless Festival at London Hyde Park - affectionately known just as "Wireless" to its many supporters - promises some hottest faces in dance, music, including headliners Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal and The Streets. The Wireless festival has grown rapidly in the years...
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2009
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Westminster, London W1J 0BD
8th June 2009 - 16th August 2009
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London dates from the middle of the 18th century and ranks as the largest regular modern art exhibition globally. Don't miss a chance to visit the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London this year if you happen to be in the city.
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Westminster, London W1J 0BD
8th June 2009 - 16th August 2009
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London dates from the middle of the 18th century and ranks as the largest regular modern art exhibition globally. Don't miss a chance to visit the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London this year if you happen to be in the city.
Hard Rock Calling London
27th - 28th June 2009
27th - 28th June 2009
Guided Walk - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
23rd July 2009 2.00pm - 3.30pm
23rd July 2009 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Please contact Nick Lane, Education & Community Engagement Officer on (020) 7298 2083 or email him at: nlane@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk. For more information, please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk
Hyde Park Hotel Guide - London
Hyde Park is a celebrated up-market location in central London known for its tourist sites, shopping and business places.
The Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park is an elegant central London Hotel fashioned in the period style of a Victorian Town House in this historic quarter of London, offering you hospitality in the finest English tradition. However, its cosmopolitan character and excellent location makes it contemporary and international in reach and in meeting your needs.
* For details of how to get to our Hotel in Hyde Park - see section on Directions. We have covered just about every option to make things easy for you.
* London Paddington is a prime area to stay and we offer good value for our Paddington hotels. See our Paddington Hotel site for details of budget accommodation in this coveted area of central London.
Henley Royal Regatta 2009
