
Art and About: Hyde Park Statues and Monuments
Course details
Course code
Q00019130Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Colin LomasFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Meeting Point: Apsley House149 Piccadilly
London
London
W1J 7NT
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Join us for a guided walking tour through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, exploring a thoughtfully curated selection of landmarks, statues, and memorials. The tour will include a variety of sites chosen from the list below, depending on time and group interest:
Diana Memorial Fountain – Near the Serpentine Bridge
Diana Statue – Located in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace
Diana Memorial Playground – Northeast corner of Kensington Gardens
Serenity – Memorial to the victims of the 7/7/05 bombings, southeast corner of Hyde Park
Statue of Achilles – Southeast corner of Hyde Park
Joy of Life Fountain – East side of Hyde Park
Holocaust Memorial – East end of the Serpentine
Cavalry Memorial – Southeast corner of Hyde Park
Norwegian Navy Memorial – North side of the Serpentine
Boy and Dolphin Fountain – Southeast corner of Hyde Park
Animals in War Memorial – Near Speakers' Corner, east side of the park
Pan Statue – South of Hyde Park, near the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Queen Caroline Memorial – East end of the Serpentine
Hyde Park Bandstand – Near the east end of the Serpentine
The Reformers’ Tree – Central Hyde Park
Huntress Fountain – Southeast corner of Hyde Park
Apsley Gateway – Hyde Park Corner
Queen Elizabeth Gates – Southeast corner of Hyde Park
Hudson Memorial Bird Sanctuary – Near the Serpentine North Gallery
Peter Pan Statue – West side of the Serpentine, near the north end
This walking tour offers a blend of history, art, and reflection, set within the beautiful green spaces of London. Meet 10.30 am on Friday 20 June 2025 in front of Apsley House - 149 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NT. NOTE The house is on the west side of Park Lane, by Hyde Park underground station
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