Inside the Royal Parks nursery: From organic innovations to scented surprises

If you wander around the centre of Hyde Park you might occasionally catch a whiff of chips and the ocean as if you're visiting the seaside -- an unexpected side effect of an organic nursery in the centre of the park.

Campaigners want to move Lord Byron’s statue

A statue of Lord Byron, erected in what was part of Hyde Park at the time but is now marooned in a roundabout, should be moved to a better location, according to a campaign that aims to do just that.

Free plants from Hyde Park for local charities

There's a large garden nursery inside Hyde Park that grows more plants than it needs, and if the weather allows a surplus, the plants are given away to the local community.

Whimsical Warnings: The Royal Parks asks Sir Quentin Blake to help improve park etiquette

Cartoons drawn by the world-famous illustrator Sir Quentin Blake will be popping up across the Royal Parks in London this year as public information signs.

London’s 2024 ceremonial gun salutes

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2024, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Tickets Alert: Tours of the Albert Memorial’s hidden undercroft

The Albert Memorial in Hyde Park* is a remarkable confection of Victorian design, but few people realise it sits on top of a large brick undercroft.

A tale of two stags: Tracing the origins of the Albert Gate’s sculptures

A curiosity has struck me about two fine sculptures of stags that can be found on Albert Gate, a short road next to Hyde Park.

Winter Wonderland returning to Hyde Park

Now in its 16th year, the annual Winter Wonderland funfair is returning to Hyde Park for festive fun, and yes, tickets are already on sale.

London’s 2023 ceremonial gun salutes

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2023, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Winter Wonderland returns to Hyde Park

Now in its 15th year, the annual Winter Wonderland funfair is returning to Hyde Park for festive fun.

Go for a swim in Hyde Park’s Serpentine Lake

You can't usually swim in Hyde Park's Serpentine Lake, but for one day next month you can, as around 5,000 people are invited for a swim.

London’s Alleys: Hyde Park Gardens Mews, W2

This is one a classic of the posh mews style prevalent in parts of London as former cheap stables near Hyde Park were turned into expensive homes.

London’s ceremonial gun salutes during 2022

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2022, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Go swimming in Hyde Park’s Serpentine lake

Next month there is to be a mass swimming event in the open chilly waters of Hyde Park's Serpentine lake.

Winter Wonderland returning to Hyde Park

It's a sign that times are returning to normality in the Summer that it's confirmed that a gigantic fairground event will fill a large chunk of Hyde Park once again this winter.

London to Brighton car rally aiming for 500 vintage cars this year

The London to Brighton veteran car run is hoping to see 500 participants in this its 125th anniversary year.

Tickets Alert: Van Gough Alive

This summer, Kensington Gardens will host Van Gogh Alive, an immersive "experience" based around the life and work of the Dutch artist.

London’s ceremonial gun salutes during 2021

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2021, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Take a virtual tour around the Great Exhibition of 1851

A virtual tour has been released to while away the lockdown hours that lets you wander around the Hyde Park’s Crystal Palace -- home to the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Gun Salutes in London during 2020

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2020, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

London Underground shows off the story of Marble Arch

A new display inside the subway at Marble Arch tube station has been created to show off history of the Marble Arch that sits above it.

Gun Salutes in London during 2019

Ceremonial military guns will go bang bang several times in London during 2019, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Gun Salutes in London during 2018

Ceremonial military guns go bang bang several times each year in London, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.

Gun Salutes in London during 2017

Big guns go bang bang several times each year in London, at the Tower of London and in the Royal Parks.