{"id":5454,"date":"2020-06-28T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/?p=5454"},"modified":"2024-01-20T20:36:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T20:36:14","slug":"family-activities-hyde-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/family-activities-hyde-park\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Family Activities to Enjoy in Hyde Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Break away from sightseeing and check out these family activities in Hyde Park. Easily within reach from the busy shopping streets and attractions of central London, there is plenty of space for everyone to find their own little green spot and wind down. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A swan on The Serpentine lake with the 100 meter Lido and Cafe in the background. The Serpentine Swimming Club is the oldest one of its kind in Britain. Within the Lido you’ll also find a family area with a paddling pool<\/a>, sandpit and swings. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A classic London snapshot: Tourists cruising The Serpentine on a hot summer day with Westminster in the background. One of several relaxing family activities in Hyde Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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5 family activities in Hyde Park <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The Diana Fountain great place to dip the feet during hot summer days<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Boating on The Serpentine lake in the spring and summer months <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Speakers\u2019 Corner, the most famous speakers’ corner on the planet (see below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Lido and paddling pool<\/a> for kids during the summer months <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The South Carriage Drive Playground offering children adventurous play space<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The Diana Memorial Fountain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Not to be confused with the Diana Memorial Playground<\/a> in Kensington Gardens<\/a>, the Diana Fountain was not intended as a children’s paddling pool, but during hot summer days, it’s very tempting to dip the feet in and cool down. It’s a tranquil and relaxing place to come late in the afternoon when most of the daytrippers have left and it’s quieter. One of our favourite family activities in Hyde Park!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ?? The Diana Memorial Fountain: A fitting tribute? ?? ~ ~ The memorial fountain shaped like a ring of flowing water divided opinion when it was opened back in 2004 with critics saying it didn’t justify her memory, being too plain and lacking grandeur. ~ We visited the fountain a few times, the last time just as autumn started and the water was getting cold, with little brother only dipping his feet in for a few minutes. This was late in the afternoon, the sun laying low, children playing and there was a quiet, relaxed vibe about the place. ~ Children enjoy to walk in the water and watch the forms it takes flowing through different textures carved out in granite. Personally, I love the fact that the fountain is so simple, standing in contrast to all the pompous traditional memorials. For me this is how a memorial should be; alive and interactive, inclusive and open for everyone – all qualities that Diana stood for. ~ ~ Have you visited the Diana Memorial Fountain? Did you like it?<\/a><\/p>

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