Apartments, rentals and holiday accommodation near Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park is an oasis of green surrounded by some extremely busy roads.  Many motorists avoid HydePark Corner at all costs because the traffic is so fast and constant.  Hyde Park is a popular end point for protest marches in London.  Speecheswill often be given after such a march.  At one time speakers merely soughtthe advantage of a pedestal to raise them above the crowds and this could havebeen something as simple as a box - hence the expression of  'getting onyour soap box'.

In today's hi-tech world,you're more likely to see speakers backed by enormous electronic screens andsound systems.  Speaker's Corner (Near Marble Arch) in Hyde Park is worth avisit to hear controversial views on almost any subject under the sun.  Anyday at the weekend is worth a trip for a glimpse of British life and opinion,and if you're fortunate  you may even be amused and entertained. 

A wide sandy strip runs through the southern part of Hyde Park.  This is known as Rotten Row and isthere for horse riding. The Serpentine lake in the middle of the park providesan opportunity for bathing and boating, mainly during the summer months,although there is a group of hardy folk who participate in an annual New Yeardip.  Otherwise, it's a  630 acres of refreshing green space in theheart of London.  It might be a good idea to take sandwiches or apicnic with you if you're planning to walk around London's parks because it mayprove too difficult to find anything other than a snack from a fast food vendor.

Marble Arch can be found on the eastern side of the park, and Kensington Palace on the west.  Thepark itself is surrounded by wide avenues lined with some of London's besthotels. The nearest tube station for Hyde Park is Hyde Park Corner station onthe Jubilee Line.

Self-cateringholiday apartments and vacation rentals in London

London	The Bush
	The Bush Housboat - newly refurbished in 2002. It has 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 4 adults. It is moored alongside Kew Gardens in south west London. Beautifully fitted, it offers all the mod cons for an easy holiday in London, including full central heating, a dishwasher and washing machine, bathroom with power shower. There is a private parking space.    020 8 892 7241,0781 6509 225    Click here to email about cottage holiday