Best Hyde Park Day Trips & Things to Do

One of London's most famous public parks is this 350-acre parcel with more than 4,000 trees, beautiful floral gardens, a serene lake and the Speakers' Corner. Hyde Park was created in 1536 for King Henry VIII to hunt. It was later opened to the public in 1637 by King Charles I. Hyde Park, which is one of the Royal Parks of London, is often used for large demonstrations and protests. It runs adjacent to Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park points of interest include the Speakers' Corner, Serpentine Lake, Diana: Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Queen Elizabeth Gate, Holocaust Memorial, 7 July Memorial, Statue of Achilles and the Joy of Life Fountain.