Hyde Park

"Easily London’s most famous park, Hyde Park is a lovely, 350-acre green area located in the borough of Kensington. Once used as a hunting ground for King Henry VIII, this park today is filled with spectacular gardens, tree-lined lanes, and always has something going on. It first opened to the public in 1637 and has since grown to host concerts, national celebrations, and the annual Christmas festivities at Winter Wonderland. The Serpentine Lake is a lovely spot at any time of year with pedalos and a brand new SolarShuttle boat that can carry up to 40 passengers and is entirely powered by the sun. Alternatively, visitors can choose to take a refreshing dip in the swimming-friendly ponds. Hyde Park is also home to the historic Speakers’ Corner, which sees a variety of public speeches and political debates taking place every Sunday." - MATADOR_NETWORK