Cool Facts About Hyde Park

Posted on Aug 16, 2025 / Travel

Hyde Park is full of interesting and sometimes funny facts:

Hyde Park has its own herd of swans that are officially counted each year by the Queen’s Swan Marker.
In the 18th century, it was common to see duels taking place in the park.
Speakers’ Corner has seen everything from serious debates to people dressing up as superheroes to deliver speeches.
The park was once used to host horse racing events attended by royalty and aristocrats.
There is a “serpent-like” lake in the park called the Serpentine, where people sometimes try synchronized swimming stunts.
During Victorian times, visitors could hire small wooden “pavilion” boats to row on the Serpentine.
Hyde Park has been a film location for comedies, action movies, and even giant inflatable duck parades.
In winter, the park occasionally freezes enough for people to attempt ice skating, though it’s usually unofficial and amusingly chaotic.

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