Peter Pan statue

★ 4.5 (2,110)Free

Commissioned by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie himself and installed overnight in 1912 as a surprise for the children of Kensington Gardens, the statue shows Peter Pan surrounded by fairies, rabbits and mice at the spot along the Long Water where Barrie set part of the story. Reviewers with a 4.5 rating describe finding it a quiet, almost secret pleasure — a bench-lined nook that rewards those who wander off the park's main paths rather than a headline sight. It's a gentle, free stop well suited to families with young children or anyone taking a slow walk through Kensington Gardens.

✨ Reasons to go

1Commissioned by author J.M. Barrie and installed overnight in 1912 as a surprise for children in the park
2The statue stands at the exact spot along the Long Water where Barrie set part of the Peter Pan story
3It depicts Peter Pan with fairies, rabbits and mice, and sits in a quiet bench-lined nook off the main paths

💡 Good to know

1Walk along the Long Water lakeside path rather than the main park avenues to find it, as it's set back from the busiest routes
2visit in the early morning or early evening when the gardens are at their most peaceful
3combine it with nearby Kensington Palace and the Italian Gardens for a fuller loop of the park.

⏱️ Typical visit

15 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Kensington Gardens, London W2 2UD, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"A nice little hidden spot at the end of the lake. It's quiet, with a couple of benches nearby—perfect for sitting and taking a break. Definitely worth stopping by if you're walking through Hyde Park."

— Lisa

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