Sport & leisure in Hyde Park

Hyde Park – having fun on the water

The Serpentine Lido is home to Britain’s oldest open water swimming club, but you don’t have to join the club to swim here. From May to September, anyone can take a dip on a warm day at this gorgeous lido location – plus you can get a fantastic hot chocolate afterwards at the Serpentine Lido Café. 

Hiring a Serpentine pedalo or rowing boat is a family favourite; you can take a boat out all year round, weather permitting. Just walk up on the day. 

Enjoying sport in the park

If you’ve got the time, Hyde Park’s got the space. It’s big and it’s busy, but you’ll always find somewhere to play your favourite sport or relax at your leisure. Whether you want to have a knockaround on the tennis court after work, play a game of padel with friends or find a summer camp for the kids, Park Sports Hyde Park is a first class, dedicated sports facility on the south side of the park.

Hyde Park’s facilities are open to everyone, at any level, and it’s pay and play. We recommend booking ahead as they are a popular destination.

Ready to play? Make a booking with Park Sports here. 

Riding in Hyde Park

There are two specialised riding arenas in Hyde Park, on the North and South Carriage Drive, and also two riding routes, North and South, one of which is the world-renowned Rotten Row. You’ll need to be a member of either Ross Nye or Hyde Park Stables. Book a ride or hack directly with them. 
 

Need to hire space for a special event? You can do that too in Hyde Park. Find out more here.