Kensington
Hyde Park & The Serpentine
Swans, rowing boats, golden light
Photo by Francesco Zivoli on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- KnightsbridgeAbout 10 min walk
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Morning / SunsetSunny weekend afternoons are busy, so mornings or evenings are easier.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Hyde Park & The Serpentine
- Where to stand
- Near the Serpentine Bridge, or on the lakeside along Serpentine Road on the south bank.
- Composition
- A backlit shot with the water in the lower third, boats or swans in the foreground, and trees and sky behind.
Tips
- Commercial filming and tripods may require permission in the Royal Parks
- Keep cycle paths clear
- Don't get too close to swans and geese
Overview
A large park in central London, where rowing boats and swans on the Serpentine and tree-lined lakeside paths create a relaxed atmosphere. Great for morning running vlogs, evening lifestyle shoots and date-style footage.
- Boats and swans on the lake
- Golden hour with the sunset reflected on the water
- Tree-lined avenues that change with the seasons
Creator Information
- Area
- Kensington
- Nearest Station
- KnightsbridgePiccadilly
- Walking Time
- About 10 min walk
- Best For
- Lifestyle / YouTube / TikTok / Travel
- Best Time
- Sunrise / Morning / SunsetSunny weekend afternoons are busy, so mornings or evenings are easier.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeThe park is free. Boat hire is paid (seasonal).
- Rain Friendly
- Best in fair weather
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingAs it is within the Royal Parks, commercial filming and tripod use may require permission. Personal handheld shooting is common.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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