Boating on The Serpentine

Grab a pedalo or a row boat on the idyllic Serpentine

Boating on the Serpentine takes on a unique charm during spring and summer. As the trees and flowers blossom and bloom, the lake is surrounded by a tapestry of vibrant hues, creating a magnificent backdrop for your boat ride. Hire a pedalo or a row boat to enjoy a unique perspective of Hyde Park from the water. Sail around Heron Island, go to the Serpentine Bridge and back, then treat yourself to a cool drink at the end.

Electric Pedalo Boats

We're one of the few venues in the UK and the only lake in London that now offer electric pedalo boats for hire. The boats combine the charm of traditional pedalos with the ease of electric assistance, making them perfect for anyone who may find pedalling difficult or fancies a more leisurely sail.

Opening hours

Boat hire in Hyde Park is open throughout the year.

Open daily between late March and October. Open Wednesday to Sunday (weather allowing) November to March.*

Opening time: 10:00
Closing times: 17:30 in April and May / 19:30 from June to August / 18:30 in September / Dusk from October to March

Please note, during busier periods of the year, it may be necessary to close the queue for boats at the end of the day to allow us to clear the lake. Please refer to signage on site to see the timings of the last boat out for each day.

*Opening is weather dependant and will predominantly be Wednesday – Sunday, although this is subject to change based on the weather. In 2025, the daily service will resume from Monday 24 March.

Pricing

60 minutes boat hire	Peak	Off Peak (10am-12pm)
Adult	£12.60	£8.60
Child (3 to 15 years)	£6.30	£5.00
Child (12 months to 3 years)	£0.00	£0.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)	£33.60	£23.00
Concessions	£9.75	N/A
Carers	£0.00	£0.00

30 minutes boat hire	Peak	Off Peak (10am-12pm)
Adult	£10.20	£6.75
Child (3 to 15 years)	£4.75	£3.25
Child (12 months to 3 years)	£0.00	£0.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)	£27.00	£16.75
Concessions	£8.20	N/A
Carers	£0.00	£0.00

30 Minutes E-Pedalo Hire (per boat)

Standard: £45
Concessions: £35

Young persons aged 16 - 17 years, students and adults over 65 years are eligible for concessions with a valid ID.

Our staff look forward to giving you a warm welcome at our boating house. In the meantime, if you have a question around accessibility or concessionary pricing, please email us on waterbasedleisure@royalparks.org.uk and we will be happy to get back to you.