Notification of Parks closure

Update: 8 December 

All of the Royal Parks, plus Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens have now reopened following a closure due to severe wind gusts caused by Storm Darragh. A number of areas including playgrounds and gardens remain closed on Sunday 8 December, with the aim to reopen these areas as usual on Monday 9 December. Please refer to individual park pages and social media channels for specific details. 

Due to severe wind gusts caused by Storm Darragh, all of the Royal Parks, plus Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens will be closed on Saturday 7 December. This closure includes all park roads and cycleways, cafés and kiosks, Parks Sports venues, the Serpentine Lido and Boating Lake, the Royal Parks Shop and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

This closure is in line with our Tree Safety Policy and Emergency Plan relating to high winds.

All parks will be subject to a delay to usual opening times on Sunday 8 December, following a safety inspection. Updates will be issued via our website and social media channels.

The safety of visitors and staff is our top priority.

We’re sorry for any inconvenience that these closures may cause.