Hyde Park: events, getting there and where to stay

Hyde Park is a park and festival site in London, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, BST Hyde Park. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Hyde Park in short

Type
Park and festival site
Where
London, United Kingdom, about 3 km from the centre
Events we cover
2
Next up
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, 20 November 2026 to 5 January 2027 (expected)
Getting there
Tube to Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner.

Events at Hyde Park

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Hyde Park

Tube to Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner.

Heathrow (LHR) has the Elizabeth line to central London in 35 to 45 minutes and the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes. Gatwick (LGW) has the Gatwick Express to Victoria in 30 minutes. Stansted and Luton have trains to Liverpool Street and St Pancras.

Public transport directions to Hyde Park

Where to stay near Hyde Park

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetKing's Cross and PaddingtonBig stations with many lines and cheaper chain hotels.
Mid-rangeSouth Bank and BloomsburyWalk to the museums, theatres and the river.
SplurgeMayfair and Covent GardenGrand hotels near the West End.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 19 November to 6 January. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near Hyde Park

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in London.

Half day · Low walking · Food

Thames afternoon tea cruise

Tea, scones and the skyline.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Wembley Stadium tour

Dressing rooms and the tunnel.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Tower of London and Crown Jewels

Beefeater tours and the jewels.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter

Sets and props north of London; book weeks ahead.

Half day · Low walking · Family

Thames river cruise

Westminster to Greenwich.

Full day

Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath day trip

Three classics in one long day.

Evenings

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor

West End show

Musicals and plays most nights.

Evening · Nightlife

Jack the Ripper walking tour

East End evening walk.

All tours in London

Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January7°C1°C65 mm8 h 19 min
February7°C1°C54 mm9 h 53 min
March10°C2°C50 mm11 h 42 min
April14°C4°C42 mm13 h 47 min
May17°C7°C55 mm15 h 35 min
June20°C11°C56 mm16 h 36 min
July23°C13°C60 mm16 h 11 min
August22°C12°C66 mm14 h 35 min
September19°C10°C44 mm12 h 33 min
October15°C7°C73 mm10 h 33 min
November10°C4°C74 mm8 h 46 min
DecemberAbout 5°C average71 mm7 h 51 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Hyde Park?

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, BST Hyde Park.

How do I get to Hyde Park?

Tube to Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner.

When is the next big event at Hyde Park?

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, 20 November 2026 to 5 January 2027 (expected).

Where should I stay near Hyde Park?

South Bank and Bloomsbury: Walk to the museums, theatres and the river.

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