One of London’s biggest landmarks, Hyde Park is a very popular destination based in the west part of the capital, in Rangers Lodge. The park with an impressive capacity of 65.000 is also known for its rock concerts and summer festivals, but also for other events of national importance, such as Pope Benedict’s visit in 2010. Among the most memorable performances that ever filled the park way beyond its capacity are the concerts of Pink Floyd, which reunited the band after 30 years and Queen, who played here in 1976. Best known for the Speaker’s Corner, Hyde Park was initially created in 1536 for hunting! Quite impressive, isn’t it?
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Getting there
The enormous park is hard to miss, and it’s highly accessible by public transport. You can get there by train, tube, bus or car, depending on your preferences and possibilities.
By rail and tube: the tube stations around Hyde Park are Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, and Knightsbridge. Of course, you can take the bus too; the landmark is well-connected to every part of London.
By car: getting to Hyde Park by car is easy if you follow your map directions
International: Heathrow airport is at a half an hour distance from the park, and it’s easy to get there by public transport. Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station then the Oxford Circus line bus 7 and get down at Marble Arch Edgware Road, Stop H.
At Gatwick, take Southern Railway to Victoria Station and take the 73 bus (Stoke Newington) to Marble Arch, Stop W, then walk for 5, 6 minutes to get to the park.
Parking facilities
There are two car parking facilities nearby operating on pay and display policies; both of them are located on West Carriage Drive. There are no charges for Blue Badge holders, and there is also the possibility of on-street parking. On weekends, though, finding a parking place is quite an adventure, but you can try the other two underground car parks — you can access them via Cumberland Gate and Park Lane.
Disabled access
All the entrances to Hyde Park have level access and are large enough for wheelchairs to pass; there are accessible toilets and step free access to standard WC’s and buggies for people with mobility impairments. The venue also provides facilities for people who are visually impaired.
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