Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain

A Beautiful and Moving Tribute The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain is a peaceful and elegant tribute to an extraordinary woman. Set within the serene landscape of Hyde Park, the design is simple yet symbolic—meant to reflect Diana’s inclusive spirit, openness, and warmth. The water flows gently at times and rushes at others, capturing the ups and downs of her life in a poetic way. It’s not just a monument to observe, but one that invites interaction—you can walk alongside it, touch the water, or just sit and reflect. The surrounding parkland is immaculate, perfect for a quiet stroll or picnic. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Princess Diana or just curious to learn more about her legacy, this memorial offers a quiet, moving space to remember her. Definitely worth a visit when in London

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain – A Quiet Tribute in Kensington Gardens During our recent visit to Kensington Gardens, we made a stop at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. Given Princess Diana’s legacy and the significance of the memorial, we arrived with high expectations, imagining something more majestic and imposing. Instead, what we found was a modest, modern tribute — one that emphasizes reflection and accessibility over grandeur. The fountain is designed as a large, oval-shaped stream made of 545 pieces of Cornish granite, with water gently flowing down both sides before meeting in a calm pool at the bottom. It invites people to walk around it, touch the water, or even dip their feet in on warm days — which many children and families were doing. The interactive aspect of the design encourages a sense of community and peace, in line with the spirit of Diana herself. Still, it left us a bit underwhelmed. While the symbolism of inclusion and movement is admirable, the overall appearance felt quite plain, especially when compared to more traditional royal monuments. There are no statues, floral arrangements, or towering structures — just a flowing loop of water in a grassy open area. In the end, although we appreciated the quiet simplicity and message behind the fountain, it didn’t quite match the emotional impact or visual elegance we had hoped for. That said, it’s still a peaceful stop in the gardens, especially on a warm day, and meaningful to those who remember Diana's kindness and legacy.

Beautiful spot! This was one of the first places I stopped in London, and it was so sweet to watch all of the children and families playing. If you don't like being around kids this isn't the place for you -- but for everyone else, it's a beautiful landscape piece and nice free amenity for children and adults alike, particularly in the heat.

A very different "fountain " . Very enjoyable. Young lad enjoyed it. 1 problem. The grass has alot of duck and goose poo all over, so if you're picnicking take a ground sheet. 😉 Thanx

I seem to recall when it opened some didn’t like it but the public votes with their feet. Today it is packed with families and children splashing, chasing the stream and having fun. Yes good weather helps but Diana would be thrilled.

As a Canadian I won't pretend to fully grasp the complex relationship between the monarchy and the modern people of England. But this memorial fountain dedicated to Princess Diana is beautiful and touching. Children and ducks could both be seen walking barefoot through the garden. It was a peaceful and lovely spot. Staff slowly walk around the fountain to ensure the posted list of rules are being adhered to; they seemed suspicious of even my photographs.

Lovely place to go with kids when the weathers good! Wasn’t too crowded - and I went on a super hot Saturday! Could still find a spot for a picnic in the shade!! Cafe and toilets only a 2 min walk away. Will definitely go back & id recommend.

We were a bit disappointed, although we didn't know what to expect. It's just a circle water feature. Nice location bit I'm rating this on the memorial only.