Speakers' Corner
Hyde Park, Westminster,  London,  W2 2UH
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Location Map of Speakers' Corner
 
Area in Hyde Park designated for public speaking.

Not strictly classed “entertainment”, this bastion of British free public speech and free assembly can prove one of the most absorbingly unique, theatrical activities the city has to offer. Located on the corner of Park Lane and Cumberland Gate, opposite Marble Arch tube, Speakers' Corner is the spiritual home of the British democratic tradition of soapbox oratory. Every Sunday since the right of free assembly was recognised in 1872 in the Royal Parks and Garden's Act, people from all walks of life have gathered to listen to speeches about anything and everything... and to heckle. From Socialism to Sunday trading, sausages to space invaders, the opinions aired here are varied and fascinating. While Karl Marx, Lenin, George Orwell, and William Morris have all used this spot to express their ideals and beliefs, your average speaker isn’t quite as high profile. The coherence of the speakers also varies greatly, but as a whole it makes for great street theatre. Come and watch, come and heckle, or, if you have a burning desire to share your opinions with the world, come and spout - take something to stand on and start pontificating. Although Sunday morning is the best time to visit, speakers can now be found on the corner throughout the week.

Best for:
Marxism, Socialism, Capitalism, public protestations and pontifications, rants and ramblings.

Did you know?
A number of other London parks have specially designated Speakers' Corners.
 
Visiting Speakers' Corner
 
 
Opening Times
None available
 
Ticket Prices
Free
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Knightsbridge Tube (10 minutes)
Lancaster Gate Tube (13 minutes)
Railway Stations
Paddington Railway Station (20 minutes)
Marylebone Railway Station (25 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
Mayfair Car Park (10 minutes)
Knightsbridge Green NCP (10 minutes)
 
 
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