The Serpentine lake gets its name from its curved shape which snakes around to the west of Hyde park. It's fed by a pure underground spring which makes it ideal for swimming and has a lido area cornered off for just such activity. There's an active swimming club who regularly dive in - even braving the waters every freezing New Year's Day. It's a superb feature which divides one of London's largest Royal Park's, Hyde Park, in two. There's also a regular running club which takes its name from the Serpentine who make use of the park's tracks, as does one of the city's most popular modern art galleries. It's a great spot to take time out from the city's bustle and has two cafes where you can take respite: The Dell to the east and the Lido cafe to the south of the lake, next to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Hyde Park, W2 2UH
22nd November 2008 - 4th January 2009
Throughout December and into early January a section of Hyde Park... More
Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race
Serpentine, W2 2UH
Christmas Day, 25th December 2008
This lot are a hardy bunch but tradition is tradition and members of the ... More
Running
British Military Fitness & Serpentine Running Club
It may seem perverse but some people find being shouted by an army officer a great motivator when it comes... More
Sloane Square to Camden Town
Distance & Difficulty - 7 miles. Long but leisurely.
Highlights - Harrods, Serpentine, Camden Lock Market.
Overview - Starting... More
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
The Park Manager, The Ranger's Lodge, W2 2UH
Central, sporty park and pretty gardens.
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens... More
Unique rooftop garden in Kensington.
Now more a clubbing and “event” venue, these extraordinary roof gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day ... More
This small, grassy, hilly park, boasting fantastic views over London, has become increasingly popular with the young, the trendy and the famous – particularly from ... More
Found in the middle of leafy Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, The Serpentine provides a platform for contemporary artists, both British and international, with frequent ... More
This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through ... More
A mellow, off-the-wall charm is the key to the success of this pleasantly eccentric boutique hotel located between the Royal Albert Hall and Harrod's, and ... More
Again, this hotel enjoys a location near the leafiest and largest of London's parks. Situated on an unusually quiet residential street opposite Hyde Park, ...More
Keys legend Jools Holland returns to the Royal Albert Hall with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for two nights of boogie-woogie, swing and ska. Performing ...More
An everyday nightmare situation: it's late, the shops are shut, and you really need an ostrich steak, a bottle of Cristal and a hundred grammes ... More
This restaurant at the boutique Milestone Hotel serves very modern British food in very traditional British surroundings. Original Victorian finishings like the old oak fireplace ... More
This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least ... More
Imperial College is the leading scientific university in Europe and its Business School, situated in a beautiful new building on Exhibition Road, is also at ... More
The Park Manager,
The Ranger's Lodge,Mayfair,
London,
W2Map
10 minutes walk from Serpentine
Central, sporty park.
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind ... More
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit ... More
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The Serpentine lake gets its name from its curved shape which snakes around to the west of Hyde park. It's fed by a pure underground spring which makes it ideal for swimming and has a lido area cornered off for just such activity. There's an active swimming club who regularly dive in - even braving the waters every freezing New Year's Day. It's a superb feature which divides one of London's largest Royal Park's, Hyde Park, in two. There's also a regular running club which takes its name from the Serpentine who make use of the park's tracks, as does one of the city's most popular modern art galleries. It's a great spot to take time out from the city's bustle and has two cafes where you can take respite: The Dell to the east and the Lido cafe to the south of the lake, next to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain.
