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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Hyde Park

London, United Kingdom

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 22 2026
Hyde Park

Large Royal Park in central London, crossed by the Serpentine lake and laid out with open lawns, woodland, meadows and old trees. Visitors walk, jog, cycle and picnic, hire pedalos, and watch swans, geese and tame squirrels.

Highlights

  • Serpentine lake
  • Diana Memorial Fountain
  • Speakers' Corner

Good to know

  • Pedalo boats for hire on the Serpentine
  • Several tube stations nearby
  • Benches and coffee spots throughout

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