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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.
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London > Apartment > Apartment from £447 38% off
Palace Gate, W8 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Offering timeless elegance within Kensington, the Cheval Thorney Court apartments located by Kensington Gardens; are furnished with a timeless Georgian style - Regency stripes, leather-topped writing ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £68 38% off
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2 | 9 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 > Luxury Chain Hotel from £215 35% off
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 9 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
Leisure near The Serpentine Lido
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 9 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 > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd October 2018 to 6th January 2020
The Serpentine Lido, West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, W2 | 1 minute from The Serpentine Lido
The collaborative fashion label led by designer Beca Lipscombe and artist Lucy McKenzie presents a bespoke collection alongside a display of historic material and newly commissioned ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 5th February to 18th April 2019 - Various Times
The Serpentine Lido, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 | 4 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Events > Music Dates: Wednesday 20th March 2019 - 7pm
The Serpentine Lido, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Students singers perform Tony Hanes' The Rhythm Of Rivers and Thames Tales by Pete Churchill, Adam Saunders and Andy Alty....More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 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
Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London SW7 | 8 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 > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, London SW7 | 10 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
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | Same location as The Serpentine Lido
Found in the middle of leafy Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, there are two galleries that go by the name of The Serpentine, the original Serpentine ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | 1 minute from The Serpentine Lido
The Serpentine Gallery made a significant expansion in September 2013, restoring a former gunpowder depot not far from its original gallery in Kensington Gardens. ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 4 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 > Shopping > Specialists
102a Brompton Road, Soho, London SW3 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
The vast National Geographic store on Regent Street cost, rumour has it, close to £6 million and it's spread over three-floors occupying 19,375 sq ft (1,800 ... More
London > Shopping > Eyewear
16 Knightsbridge Green, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
If you're feeling flush and flashy then Cutler & Gross in Knightsbridge is a very exclusive place to invest in eyewear. They stock a selection of ... More
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Verdi is the appropritately named restaurant at the Royal Albert Hall which replaces the former Cafe Consort, following a £1 million refurbishment unveiled on Tuesday 15th ... More
London > Restaurants > Mediterranean restaurants
190 Queen's Gate, Gore Hotel, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Mediterranean cuisine. Booking advised. ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
189 - 190 Queens Gate, Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 7 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Bistro One Ninety is an all-day restaurant in the prestigious Gore Hotel. With tasteful vintage décor and a friendly atmosphere, the bistro is known for fine ... More
London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London W2 | 8 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Hidden in a copse of trees in Hyde Park, The LookOut is a tranquil haven in the heart of London. Home to the Isis Education Centre, ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 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
23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 15 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
Leisure near The Serpentine Lido
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 9 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 > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, Hyde Park, London W2 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 15 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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71 Palace Garden Terrace, Kensington, London W8 | 16 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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Nightlife near The Serpentine Lido
London > Nightlife > Bars
1-1a Kensington High Street, W8 | 12 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Opposite Kensington Palace, an area not known for its nightlife, Hyde Kensington cocktail bar has a drinks list by world ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 13 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
The Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar is a London institution, a place to have a ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 4 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1034 people.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
Can accomodate for up to 5200 people.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Kensington Campus, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
One of London's largest academic venues, the Imperial College London has a portfolio of more than 200 meeting and seminar rooms. Its largest conference room, The ... More
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