Hyde Park has a wide range of facilities. There are cafes and restaurants offering everything from ice creams and sandwiches to three course meals. There is a children's playground and the Lookout, a former police observation point which is now an education centre where children learn about nature and wildlife. The Park also has toilets, including facilities for disabled people.

Boating in Hyde Park

Hyde Park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats which operate on the famous Serpentine and the UK's first Solarshuttle, a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the lake powered only by the sun. The Solarshuttle carries up to 40 passengers and the pedal and row boats hold up to 6 persons each.

Opening times

The Boating Lake is open from Easter until October 31. Times are from 10.00am until sundown which is around 4.00pm in the winter and 8.00pm in the summer. Please ring on the day if you need more specific times.

Prices (Per Person)

  • Adults: £10 1hr / £8 1/2hr
  • Child (under 15): £5 1hr / £4 1/2hr
  • Family (2 adults and 2 children): £25 1hr / £20 1/2hr

Please note:

  • Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted on the hire boats but are permitted on the Solarshuttle.
  • Dogs are not permitted on the hire boats but may go on the Solarshuttle subject to passenger loading.
  • Children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact details

Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 1330
Email: bluebirdboatsltd@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.solarshuttle.co.uk 

    Deck Chairs

    Semnat & Associates (trading as Parkdeckchairs) operates the deck chair service in all relevant Royal Parks.

    Availability

    Deck chairs are available from March to October during daylight hours, weather permitting.

    Deck Chair Pricing

    • Up to 1 hour: £1.50
    • Up to 3 hours: £4.00
    • All day usage: £7.00

    For more details, including costs of season tickets or to book online, visit the Park Deck Chairs website.

    The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen (formerly the Dell)

    The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen serves a wide variety of tasty hot meals and snacks, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, a daily selection of cakes and puddings from the bakery and hot and cold drinks from the bar. It is located on the eastern side of the Serpentine.

    The Lido Café Bar

    The newly refurbished The Lido Café Bar is now open. With stunning views along The Serpentine and a large alfresco dining area, The Lido is a great place to enjoy great food and watch the world go by.

    The Lido Café Bar is licensed for alcohol. Facilities include toilets, baby change, high chairs, newspapers, and outdoor seating.

    It is located on the south side of the Serpentine, near the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.

    Lido Cafe

    Contact details

    Tel: +44 (0)20 7706 7098
    Email: lido@companyofcooks.com
    Web: http://www.companyofcooks.com

    The Hyde Park Tennis Centre Cafe

    Located in the Tennis and Sports Centre off South Carriage Drive, the cafe offers welcome refreshments for players and spectators alike. There are toilets, and a garden with seating.

    Opening times

    9am-9pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter.

    Contact details

    Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 3474

    Refreshment Points

    Location: Serpentine Road, playground, Hyde Park Corner

    Tel: +44 (0)7940 510 530

    Opening times

    9am-8pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter Bean to cup coffee, ice cream, snacks & freshly made sandwiches.


    Park facilities

    Hyde Park has a wide range of facilities. There are cafes and restaurants offering everything from ice creams and sandwiches to three course meals. There is a children's playground and the Lookout, a former police observation point which is now an education centre where children learn about nature and wildlife. The Park also has toilets, including facilities for disabled people.

    Boating in Hyde Park

    Hyde Park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats which operate on the famous Serpentine and the UK's first Solarshuttle, a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the lake powered only by the sun. The Solarshuttle carries up to 40 passengers and the pedal and row boats hold up to 6 persons each.

    Opening times

    The Boating Lake is open from Easter until October 31. Times are from 10.00am until sundown which is around 4.00pm in the winter and 8.00pm in the summer. Please ring on the day if you need more specific times.

    Prices (Per Person)

    • Adults: £10 1hr / £8 1/2hr
    • Child (under 15): £5 1hr / £4 1/2hr
    • Family (2 adults and 2 children): £25 1hr / £20 1/2hr

    Please note:

    • Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted on the hire boats but are permitted on the Solarshuttle.
    • Dogs are not permitted on the hire boats but may go on the Solarshuttle subject to passenger loading.
    • Children aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Contact details

    Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 1330
    Email: bluebirdboatsltd@yahoo.co.uk
    Web: www.solarshuttle.co.uk 

      Deck Chairs

      Semnat & Associates (trading as Parkdeckchairs) operates the deck chair service in all relevant Royal Parks.

      Availability

      Deck chairs are available from March to October during daylight hours, weather permitting.

      Deck Chair Pricing

      • Up to 1 hour: £1.50
      • Up to 3 hours: £4.00
      • All day usage: £7.00

      For more details, including costs of season tickets or to book online, visit the Park Deck Chairs website.

      The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen (formerly the Dell)

      The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen serves a wide variety of tasty hot meals and snacks, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, a daily selection of cakes and puddings from the bakery and hot and cold drinks from the bar. It is located on the eastern side of the Serpentine.

      The Lido Café Bar

      The newly refurbished The Lido Café Bar is now open. With stunning views along The Serpentine and a large alfresco dining area, The Lido is a great place to enjoy great food and watch the world go by.

      The Lido Café Bar is licensed for alcohol. Facilities include toilets, baby change, high chairs, newspapers, and outdoor seating.

      It is located on the south side of the Serpentine, near the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.

      Lido Cafe

      Contact details

      Tel: +44 (0)20 7706 7098
      Email: lido@companyofcooks.com
      Web: http://www.companyofcooks.com

      The Hyde Park Tennis Centre Cafe

      Located in the Tennis and Sports Centre off South Carriage Drive, the cafe offers welcome refreshments for players and spectators alike. There are toilets, and a garden with seating.

      Opening times

      9am-9pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter.

      Contact details

      Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 3474

      Refreshment Points

      Location: Serpentine Road, playground, Hyde Park Corner

      Tel: +44 (0)7940 510 530

      Opening times

      9am-8pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter Bean to cup coffee, ice cream, snacks & freshly made sandwiches.

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      Hyde Park has a wide range of facilities. There are cafes and restaurants offering everything from ice creams and sandwiches to three course meals. There is a children's playground and the Lookout, a former police observation point which is now an education centre where children learn about nature and wildlife. The Park also has toilets, including facilities for disabled people.

      Boating in Hyde Park

      Hyde Park has a fleet of rowing and pedal boats which operate on the famous Serpentine and the UK's first Solarshuttle, a magnificent vessel which glides silently across the lake powered only by the sun. The Solarshuttle carries up to 40 passengers and the pedal and row boats hold up to 6 persons each.

      Opening times

      The Boating Lake is open from Easter until October 31. Times are from 10.00am until sundown which is around 4.00pm in the winter and 8.00pm in the summer. Please ring on the day if you need more specific times.

      Prices (Per Person)

      Please note:

      Contact details

      Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 1330
      Email: bluebirdboatsltd@yahoo.co.uk
      Web: www.solarshuttle.co.uk 

      Deck Chairs

      Semnat & Associates (trading as Parkdeckchairs) operates the deck chair service in all relevant Royal Parks.

      Availability

      Deck chairs are available from March to October during daylight hours, weather permitting.

      Deck Chair Pricing

      For more details, including costs of season tickets or to book online, visit the Park Deck Chairs website.

      The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen (formerly the Dell)

      The Serpentine Bar and Kitchen serves a wide variety of tasty hot meals and snacks, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, a daily selection of cakes and puddings from the bakery and hot and cold drinks from the bar. It is located on the eastern side of the Serpentine.

      The Lido Café Bar

      The newly refurbished The Lido Café Bar is now open. With stunning views along The Serpentine and a large alfresco dining area, The Lido is a great place to enjoy great food and watch the world go by.

      The Lido Café Bar is licensed for alcohol. Facilities include toilets, baby change, high chairs, newspapers, and outdoor seating.

      It is located on the south side of the Serpentine, near the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.

      Lido Cafe

      Contact details

      Tel: +44 (0)20 7706 7098
      Email: lido@companyofcooks.com
      Web: http://www.companyofcooks.com

      The Hyde Park Tennis Centre Cafe

      Located in the Tennis and Sports Centre off South Carriage Drive, the cafe offers welcome refreshments for players and spectators alike. There are toilets, and a garden with seating.

      Opening times

      9am-9pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter.

      Contact details

      Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 3474

      Refreshment Points

      Location: Serpentine Road, playground, Hyde Park Corner

      Tel: +44 (0)7940 510 530

      Opening times

      9am-8pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter Bean to cup coffee, ice cream, snacks & freshly made sandwiches.