The Rose Garden is situated on the Serpentine Road and can be accessed immediately from Hyde Park Corner. One might be approaching via underground or enjoy a quite pleasant walk along Constitution Hill. It might be a good idea to connect a walk through Green park following that road and advancing through Wellington Arch, pass the Australian War Memorial and the Statue of the Duke of Wellington. After crossing safely the busy road and continuing straight ahead the gates of the lively garden will be easily seen from the distance. At first glance the area may seem quite simple defined by the round space with one of the fountains in the middle. The Boy and Dolphin fountain represents in a way a playful moment of one’s destiny, a reminder of happy days or recall of moments missed in this life…And then everything begins to take a different definition. The rose plants are mixed with herbaceous planting and this creates a space of rich flower beds. After a visual immersion in tender rose colours, one is captured by a vivid and intensely saturated scent that could be compared to an expensive and precious perfume. Some of the flower beds apparently are designed in a way that represents emerging music notes. Fountains, statues and a pergola, everything suggests an unexpected beauty within a close vicinity of the busy Hyde Park Corner. For rose lovers, there are certainly other places where those can be admired. Some of the most prominent are Queen Mary’s Garden, Regent’s Park, The roses in Holland Park, those at Ranger’s House, Greenwich and the Rose Garden, Hampton Court Palace and Rose Garden at...
Read moreWe often walk through Hyde Park from Harrods to St James’s Park, and it’s always a highlight of our visits to London. This route takes you through one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces, offering a perfect mix of nature, history, and iconic London sights.
One of our favorite spots is the Rose Garden, especially in summer when it’s in full bloom. The vibrant colors and floral scents make it a peaceful place to pause and take in the beauty. Walking alongside the Serpentine, you’ll often see swans, ducks, and even rowboats gliding across the water, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.
If you’re an animal lover, be sure to bring some seeds or nuts—the friendly parakeets and squirrels will be happy to greet you! The bright green parakeets, though not native to the UK, have made Hyde Park their home and are a unique sight in London’s urban landscape.
For history enthusiasts, Hyde Park has plenty to offer. It was originally created by Henry VIII in 1536 as a royal hunting ground before being opened to the public in 1637. Speakers’ Corner, near Marble Arch, has long been a symbol of free speech, with famous figures like Karl Marx and George Orwell having spoken there.
The walk continues past the Wellington Arch, an impressive monument commemorating the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon. From there, it’s a short stroll to St James’s Park, with views of Buckingham Palace—a perfect way to end a scenic and history-filled walk through London.
Highly recommend this route for both tourists and locals looking for a relaxing and...
Read moreSituated inside Hyde Park, the Rose Garden is a must see attraction during summer.
If you love flowers, floral smell and the sound of wildlife like birds, then this is the perfect place, unlike the words might suggest, the Rose Garden is home to variety of flowers.
As mentioned before an intense floral smellhits you as walk around the garden, perfect to take your kids, family, partners or anyone really for a picnic or a really relaxing day out to escape the concrete jungle that is London.
If you’re afraid of bees you may want to skip this place as there are plenty of them flying around the flowers sometimes you see butterflies such as the Red Admiral. You see the occasional Red Ringed Parakeet, this place is teeming with life such as squirrels and pigeons.
Has couple of benches near the Diana Huntress statue and the Boy and Dolphin Statue if your legs are tired...
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