Hyde Park

Hyde park has been and will continue to be a location for some of the biggest events in London to date including those featuring Jethro Tull (1968), The Rolling Stones (1969), Pink Floyd (1970), Roy Harper (1971), Queen (1976) and Red Hot Chili Peppers (2004). Furthermore, it was the location for Live 8 (2005).

Activities

The Serpentine Lido and its accompanying paddling pool are great for both adults and children. With its waterside tables, it is the ideal place to enjoy a snack, meal or a glass of wine. For swimming, off peak and concession rates for people on low incomes are available as well as reductions for children.
Hyde Park offers a range of leisure activities from informal games to horse riding.
Most pitch-based sports activity takes place on the southern section of the Park between Rotten Row and South Carriage Drive. Cycling is allowed on all roads and specially designated cycle tracks in the Park skateboarding and roller-blading are also allowed on these tracks.

Hyde Park Tennis & Sports Centre is situated at the western end of the Sports Field at the junction between West Carriage Drive and South Carriage Drive. The Centre provides high quality tennis amenities, and is accredited by the Lawn Tennis Association. People are encouraged to 'turn up and play' while, for regular players, a variety of membership options are available. The bowling green is open to individuals, families, groups of friends or clubs to hire.

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Activities Contact Information

Swimming
The Serpentine Lido and Paddling Pool are open to the public seven days a week
from the end of June to 8th September each year.
Call +44 (0)20 7706 3422 for information on opening hours and booking.

Tennis
The Sports Centre is accredited by the Lawn Tennis Association.
There are 6 high quality tennis courts served by a small, friendly changing
pavilion and cafe
Call +44 (0)20 7262 3474 for opening hours and booking.

Bowls
The Sports Centre has a well-maintained 6 rink flat green bowling green. NB The
Centre does not hire woods.
Call +44 (0)20 7262 3474 for information on opening hours and booking.

Putting
Tickets are available from the Centre reception or the cafe and include the hire
of putters and balls.
Call +44 (0)20 7262 3474 for information on opening hours.

Horse Riding
Hyde Park has a specialist horse riding arena, or 'Manege', as well as two
designated routes for horse riding (North Ride and South Ride).
The Manege is at the end of the Sports Field next to the children's playground.
Riding is available to customers and members of local stables, Metropolotan
Police and Household Cavalry.
Call +44 (0)20 7298 2100 for details of local stables.

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