Your guide to moving to Hyde Park
Why Hyde Park is a good place to live
Hyde Park is a prime spot for enjoying the bustling city of London.
One of the capital's most sought-after (and expensive) areas, with Hyde Park itself and Kensington Gardens right on its doorstep, it can be found at the west end of Oxford Street by Marble Arch and is surrounded by Marylebone, Kensington, Mayfair and Holland Park.
With huge stucco buildings, purpose built mansion blocks and rows of mews houses, Hyde Park attracts overseas buyers as well as UK residents.
Look out for Connaught Village, which has a strong community vibe, as demonstrated by its regular fetes, attended by some rather infamous residents including Claudia Winkleman, the Beckhams and the Blairs.
What's Hyde Park famous for?
One of the largest parks in central London, and a Royal Park at that, Hyde Park boasts a rich history and distinguished landmarks such as the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
An iconic part of London, the park plays hosts to various music concerts and festivals throughout the year, while the Winter Wonderland festival at Christmas is a top drawer for families.
It merges into Kensington Gardens, home to the illustrious Kensington Palace and a fabulous adventure playground for kids.
Things to do in Hyde Park
Within Hyde Park itself, you can enjoy running, cycling, skating, horse riding, or a spot of boating or swimming on the Serpentine.
Enjoy a music concert in summer, Winter Wonderland in winter, or simply stroll through the beautiful grounds and have a picnic or coffee from one of the many coffee shacks or cafes.
The Serpentine Gallery can be found here, and for a light bite the Serpentine Bar and Kitchen has excellent views out across the lake.
For more formal dining, The Magazine serves fabulous modern European fare.
Exhibition Row leads from Hyde Park down to the Science, Natural History and V&A Museums, while Kensington and Marylebone High Streets, alongside Oxford Street, are all right on its doorstep.
Mayfair, with its Michelin starred restaurants and pretty narrow streets, runs alongside the park, while Knightsbridge, with Harvey Nics, Harrods and a range of designer boutiques can be found to the south.
In short, Hyde Park boasts stunning green open spaces surrounded by some of the most prestigious areas in London.
The perfect spot for those who love city living with an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle.