Top things to do in the Royal Parks this summer
Feel the buzz of summer across London's Royal Parks!
Soak up the sunshine as you explore, learn and have fun in some of London's most beautiful green spaces.
Whether you're ready to uncover fascinating histories on our guided walking tours through Hyde Park, St. James's Park and Kensington Gardens, get the little ones engaging with the environment at our Nature Roadshows and play events, or sharpen your skills on our tennis courses, there is something for everyone to get involved in.
Check out our round-up of top things to do in the Royal Parks this summer and find your new favourite way to enjoy London's most well-known green spaces.
Hidden Stories Guided Tours
From the pelicans in St. James's Park to the hidden Pet Cemetery in Hyde Park, go behind the scenes to discover the fascinating past and incredible wildlife of three of the central Royal Parks.
You'll join one of our expert volunteer guides for an hour and a half tour of the park as you uncover these beloved green spaces. So pick your park, or join us for all three!
When: 12 June - 24 July 2026, more dates coming soon
Where: Hyde Park, St. James's Park, Kensington Gardens
Price: Paid (£15)
Family Events
Bring the whole family together for a day of family fun that is packed full of exciting, hands-on events in the Royal Parks. Suitable for all ages.
Nature Roadshows
When: 29 July - 20 August 2026
Where: The Regents Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Kensington Gardens, Bushy Park, Richmond Park, St. James's Park
Price: Free
Play in the Park
When: 31 March - 25 August 2026
Where: Greenwich Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill
Price: Free
Summer Tennis & Padel Courses
Step onto The Courts this summer and take your tennis or padel game to the next level with our six-week adult courses or get your kids playing and loving tennis with our junior tennis courses for ages 4-16.
Build skills and strengthen your technique with a mixture of coach-led drills, friendly games and point-based scenarios. Get ready to take your game to the next level!
Available at Hyde Park, The Regent's Park and Greenwich Park.
When: 8 June - 30 August 2026
Where: Hyde Park, The Regent's Park, Greenwich Park
Price: Paid
Resilient Roots: Soil & Climate
Join Gemma Hindi from the Help Nature Thrive team to discover the importance of these underground communities in supporting biodiverse and climate-resilient parks.
Unearth the secrets of living soil, through the ecology of wild plants and fungi. Learn fascinating facts about species you walk past every day.
When: 13, 24 & 27 June 2026, 2:30pm & 6pm
Where: The Regent's Park, Bushy Park
Price: Free, booking required
Taste of London
Taste of London returns to The Regent's Park from 17-21 June. Superstar chefs, the hottest restaurants in town, next level bars, and heaps of ways to flex your culinary prowess.
When: 17 - 21 June 2026
Where: The Regent's Park
The Regent's Park Music Festival
Join the Friends of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill for their acclaimed summer music festival, returning for it's 10th anniversary.
Across the summer, 45 bands – including jazz, brass, steel and concert bands – will perform every Sunday until 20 September, alongside swing dancing on five Sundays and “Jazz on the Broad Walk” Saturdays. All for free!
When: 21 June - 20 September 2026
Where: The Regent's Park
Price: Free
Climate Resilient Trees Walk in Hyde Park
Enjoy a walk with Royal Parks Treescape Curator Greg to discover the trees of Hyde Park. You'll learn about the Park's landscape history, discover some of its most notable trees and explore the challenges that are posed to Hyde Park's trees as a result of climate change.
When: 26 June 2026, 11am - 1pm
Where: Hyde Park
Price: Free, booking required
Park Yoga in St. James's Park
Join our friends at Park Yoga in St. James's Park for their free yoga sessions this summer! They'll be running every Sunday morning until the middle of September.
When: 3 May - 13 September 2026, 09:30am - 10:30am
Where: St. James's Park
Price: Free
BST Hyde Park
BST Hyde Park returns for 2026! This year's line-up includes Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Lewis Capaldi, Pitbull and more.
When: 27 June - 12 July 2026
Where: Hyde Park
Price: Paid
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