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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.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 57% off from £139
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ...More
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12 Lancaster Gate,, W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Primrose Hill Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 | 2.5 miles from Serpentine
This small, grassy, hilly park, boasting fantastic views over London, has become increasingly popular with the young, the trendy and the famous – particularly from the ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
The Boat House, Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London W2 | 8 minutes from Serpentine
Fed by a pure underground spring, and set in the heart of London's gorgeous Hyde Park, the Serpentine Boating Lake is one of the most pleasant ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, Holland Park, London W8 | 24 minutes from Serpentine
Small, pretty park in west London. Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who don’t ...More
Sights and Attractions near Serpentine
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | Same location as Serpentine
The Serpentine Gallery is closed for refurbishment and will reopen on Saturday 8th June 2013 with the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, designed by Sou Fujimoto. Found in ...More
London > Attractions >
Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | Same location as Serpentine
The Serpentine Gallery is making a significant expansion in the summer of 2012, restoring a former gunpowder depot not far from its ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 4 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Events > Comedy Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Apr 2014
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Sunday 14th July 2013
Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 12th July 2013
Hyde Park, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 8 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Shopping > Supermarkets
102 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 11 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
15 Victoria Grove, Kensington, London W8 | 11 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
190 Queen's Gate, Gore Hotel, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from Serpentine
Mediterranean cuisine. Booking advised. ...More
London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 8 minutes from Serpentine
Polish cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. Tables on patio. Dress smart casual. ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Dulwich Road, Brockwell Lido, Hyde Park, London SE24 | 8 minutes from Serpentine
Right by the lido in Brockwell Park this cafe has a stunning outdoor terrace and great facilities. It's entirely civilised and, as the restaurant is licensed ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from Serpentine
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Leisure > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 9 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
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Nightlife near Serpentine
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from Serpentine
Richard Branson's rooftop restaurant-come-nightclub at Kensington Roof Gardens is a favourite with the glam girls of Kensington, who can be seen at all hours sipping cocktails ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from Serpentine
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London > Business > Venue Hire
South Kensington Campus, SW7 | 6 minutes from Serpentine
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