Hidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour

In the heart of the city, is one of London's most famous and well-known green spaces. Discover its history like never before on our guided tour!

• From the notorious criminals that met their untimely end at the Tyburn Tree, to the inception of Speakers' Corner and the park's instrumental role during WW1, you'll uncover the Park's rich history with our expert guide.
• Experience the magic of Hyde Park as you visit the Serpentine, where Peter Pan had his first adventure in JM Barrie's novel "Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens".
• Finally, explore Victorian notions surrounding loss and grief as you finish the tour with a rare opportunity to visit our Victorian Pet Cemetery. The first public Pet Cemetery in Britain, over 1,000 pets were buried here in the late 1800's.

Please note:

• Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age.
• Please note you are unable to bring dogs into the pet cemetery.
• To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to experiencing our events, we offer £3 tickets - see Frequently Asked Questions below for eligibility and how to book.
• For other information or to let us know your access needs, please call 0300 304 9910 or email [email protected]

This tour will be led by a Walking Tour Volunteer trained by The Royal Parks charity. By coming on this walk you are supporting our work to provide 5,000 acres of urban green respite in the centre of our bustling capital city. If you value your Royal Parks, please consider making an additional gift. It will make all the difference to their future.

Discover more about The Royal Parks at: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/

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