Park Facilities

Hyde Park has a wide range of facilities, including a playground, The Lookout (this former police observation point is now an education centre, where children learn about nature and wildlife) and toilets, including those for disabled people.
Hyde Park also has a range of catering outlets, with offerings from simple ice creams and sandwiches to 3 course meals.

Deckchairs are available from April to September during daylight hours, weather permitting.

The Dell
Location: Eastern side of the Serpentine
Tel: +44 (0)20 7706 0464
Open: 9am-8pm in the summer, 9am-4pm in the winter.


The Dell has a large outdoor seating area (terrace and garden) and a wide selection of food and drink, including alcohol. Facilities include baby change, high chairs, and a payphone.

The Lido Café:
Location: South side of the Serpentine, near the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7706 7098
Open: 9am-8pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter


With stunning views along The Serpentine and a large alfresco dining area, the Lido is a great place to get refreshed and watch the world go by. The restaurant is licensed for alcohol; facilities include toilets, baby change, high chairs, newspapers, and outdoor seating.

The Hyde Park Tennis Centre Café:
Location: Off South Carriage Drive
Tel: +44 (0)20 7262 3474
Open: 9am-9pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter

Located in the Tennis and Sports Centre, the café offers welcome refreshments for players and spectators alike. There are toilets, and a garden with seating.

Refreshment Points
Location: Serpentine Road, playground, Hyde Park Corner
Tel: +44 (0)7940 510 530
Open: 9am-8pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter Bean to cup coffee, ice cream, snacks & freshly made sandwiches.

Sport in Hyde Park