The Serpentine Lido
ADDRESS
Hyde Park, South Kensington, London W2 3XA
TELEPHONE
020 7706 3422
OPENING TIMES
Weekends throughout May (including May Day Bank Holiday) | 1st Jun to 13th Sep: Daily 10am-6pm
PRICES
£4 (Adults), £3 (Concs), £1 (Under 16s - must be accompanied by an adult)
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A hugely popular swimming venue, every summer Hyde Park's lovely lake invites London folk to plunge into its watery depths. It's a great option for aqua fun in the very heart of the city. The Serpentine itself was created in 1730 by damming the Westbourne - a small tributary of the River Thames - in order that Queen Caroline might have a spot for the royal yachts to mess about on. People have been taking a dip in these regal waters for hundreds of years. Essentially a cornered off area of the lake, the swimming area is found on the south side of the expanse of water and is clearly roped off. This doesn't stop the odd duck roaming among the swimmers. Beside the lido area there is a lovely sunbathing spot where an attractively tiled veranda hosts many a lounging sun worshipper hoping to soak up some rays. They have a fairly decent range of available deck chairs (for a small fee) if you really want to chill-out in comfort. Frazzled parents can enjoy an hour of respite as their inexhaustible tots happily splash around in the delightful paddling pool. If you get peckish, The Lido Cafe next door is a very pleasant little spot for a snack. It really is a great environment for summer fun and surprisingly continental on a warm day.Location map of The Serpentine Lido
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Corus Hotel Hyde Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 74% off from £99
1-7 Lancaster Gate London, W2 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 74% off from £99
1-7 Lancaster Gate London, W2 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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
Baglioni Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 67% off from £221
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
You can really tell the Italian influence on this London branch of the Roman boutique hotel group. Not only is it located a short step from ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 67% off from £221
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
You can really tell the Italian influence on this London branch of the Roman boutique hotel group. Not only is it located a short step from ...More
Best Western Mornington Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 74% off from £56
12 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
This hotel enjoys a location near the leafiest and largest of London's parks. Situated on an unusually quiet residential street opposite Hyde Park, the Mornington hotel ...More
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12 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
This hotel enjoys a location near the leafiest and largest of London's parks. Situated on an unusually quiet residential street opposite Hyde Park, the Mornington hotel ...More
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Kensington Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 takes ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Pensioners' Playground
London > Leisure > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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RCM Symphony Orchestra
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Kees Bakels conducts Debussy's Prelude from Rodrigue Et Chimene Act 1, Diane Au Bois, Prelude A L'apres-Midi D'un Faune and La Mer and Ravel's Le Gibet ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 6.30pm and 7.30pm
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Kees Bakels conducts Debussy's Prelude from Rodrigue Et Chimene Act 1, Diane Au Bois, Prelude A L'apres-Midi D'un Faune and La Mer and Ravel's Le Gibet ...More
Nancy The Waterseller: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 12.30pm-1pm
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 12 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
A costumed character talks about London's water....More
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Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 12 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
A photographer discusses their work....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 12.30pm-1pm and 2.30pm-3pm
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Royal Albert Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's ...More
Royal College of Music
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
The Royal College of Music is the school where Gustav Hoilst, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Benjamin Britten, James Galway, Joan Sutherland and Ralph Vaughan Williams learnt their ...More
Science Museum IMAX
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
The huge IMAX screen - ten times bigger than the average screen - at the Science Museum is one of the few places in London where ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 12 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Sights and Attractions near The Serpentine Lido
The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Serpentine Lido
Serpentine Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | At The Serpentine Lido
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 changing ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | At The Serpentine Lido
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 changing ...More
Albert Memorial
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 typhoid ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 typhoid ...More
Royal Geographical Society
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
For the past two centuries this old-fashioned 'learned society' has sent explorers and adventurers all over the world. Famous names from Mungo Park to ...More
Harrods 102
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
102 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 of ...More
London > Shopping > Supermarkets
102 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Little Stinkies
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
15 Victoria Grove, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Don’t let the name put you off. It’s an incredibly pretty shop in one of the more sweet-smelling parts of London. Famous for their ...More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
15 Victoria Grove, Kensington, London W8 | 14 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Restaurants near The Serpentine Lido
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Ognisko Polskie
London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Polish cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. Tables on patio. Dress smart casual. ...More
London > Restaurants > Eastern European restaurants
55 Prince's Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Polish cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. Tables on patio. Dress smart casual. ...More
The Lido Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
South Side of the Serpentine, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Right by the lido in Hyde Park, this cafe has great views over the Serpentine lake and a stunning outdoor terrace and great facilities. It's entirely ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
South Side of the Serpentine, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Right by the lido in Hyde Park, this cafe has great views over the Serpentine lake and a stunning outdoor terrace and great facilities. It's entirely ...More
Serpentine Bar & Kitchen
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Formerly the Dell Cafe, the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen on the eastern edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park has been given a facelift and is ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Formerly the Dell Cafe, the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen on the eastern edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park has been given a facelift and is ...More
Royal College of Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 a ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 a ...More
Dana Centre
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
There are plenty of initiatives trying to get kids involved in science, but the Dana Centre, an extension of the Science Museum, is the first one ...More
The London School of Painting and Drawing
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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 > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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
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Kensington Gardens
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Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Pensioners' Playground
London > Leisure > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 10 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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The Enterprise
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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The Mall Tavern
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
71 Palace Garden Terrace, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
71 Palace Garden Terrace, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Nightlife near The Serpentine Lido
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Babylon at the Roof Gardens
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
99 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 | 18 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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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Meeting venue hire near The Serpentine Lido
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Serpentine Lido.
Royal Geographical Society
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people....More
Royal Albert Hall
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Can accomodate for up to 5200 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Can accomodate for up to 5200 people....More
The Gore Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Business > Venue Hire
190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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What's On Today Near The Serpentine Lido Lygia Pape: Magnetized Space Exhibitions | Until 19th February 2012 Serpentine Gallery At The Serpentine Lido The first major exhibition in the UK of sculpture, performances, paintings, films, poems, engravings and collages by one of the ...More Trio Manouche Concerts | On 15th February 2012 Royal Albert Hall 6 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido The group plays Gypsy jazz and swing....More Pavlos Sifnaios, Dan Marginean And Po Yi Tang Concerts | On 15th February 2012 Royal College of Music 9 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido The pianists perform Chopin's Nocturne No 8 In D Flat and Nocturne No 1 In C Minor, Faure's Nocturne In ...More RCM Symphony Orchestra Concerts | On 15th February 2012 Royal College of Music 9 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido Kees Bakels conducts Debussy's Prelude from Rodrigue Et Chimene Act 1, Diane Au Bois, Prelude A L'apres-Midi D'un Faune and ...More Nancy The Waterseller: Talk Exhibitions | Until 15th February 2012 Science Museum 12 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido A costumed character talks about London's water....More Ten Climate Stories Exhibitions | Until 28th September 2012 Science Museum 12 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido Photographs, objects, audio and artefacts highlighting designs and discoveries that have affected man's relationship to the planet, featuring apparatus from ...More Japanese Enamels: The Seven Treasures Exhibitions | Until 19th August 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 13 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido More than 120 cloisonne-enamelled objects and vases from the late-17th century to the 20th century by artists and designers including ...More Golden Spider Silk Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 13 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido Contemporary textiles, featuring a brocaded shawl made from the silk of over a million female golden orb-weaver spiders collected in ...More Beatrix Potter Country: A Legacy In Lakeland And Beyond Exhibitions | Until 10th June 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 13 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido Drawings and paintings reflecting Potter's deep connections with the Lake District, exploring the role of her legacy in the preservation ...More Ai Weiwei: Dropping The Urn (Ceramic Works, 5000 BC - AD 2010) Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum 13 minutes walk from The Serpentine Lido Installations, films, ceramics and objects investigating the effects of rapid globalisation and capitalism on traditional Chinese production techniques and cultural ...More 
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