Serpentine Boating Lake
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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 places to experience summer in London. With 110 pedalos and rowboats, and a fantastic swimming area there are few better places to forget the bustle and buzz of the big city and float away and relax. 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. It's a superb feature which divides one of London's largest Royal Park's in two. There's also a regular Running Club which takes its name from the Serpentine and which makes use of the park's tracks. It's a great spot to take time out from the city's bustle and has two cafes where you can take respite: the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen to the east and The Lido Cafe to the south of the lake, next to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. The Serpentine is scheduled to be used for the swimming leg of the triathlon at the London 2012 Olympics.Serpentine Boating Lake events
Peter Pan Cup Swimming RacePeter Pan Cup Swimming RaceThis lot are a hardy bunch but tradition is tradition and members of the Serpentine Swimming Club have been plunging themselves into the lake's icy waters every Christmas Day since 1864. At temperatures of below four degrees Celsius in winter, the swimmers will want to get a wiggle on so it's lucky that they are all in hot pursuit of the prestigiou25th December 2012Tuesday 25th December 2012
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This lot are a hardy bunch but tradition is tradition and members of the Serpentine Swimming Club have been plunging themselves into the lake's icy waters every Christmas Day since 1864. At temperatures of below four degrees Celsius in winter, the swimmers will want to get a wiggle on so it's lucky that they are all in hot pursuit of the prestigiou... More about this event
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Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race Serpentine Boating Lake, W2 2UH 25th December 2012 This lot are a hardy bunch but tradition is tradition and members of the Serpentine Swimming Club...
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66 Knightsbridge, SW1X | 9 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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22-24 Basil Street, SW3 | 12 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Bryanston Street, W1H | 12 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Alternative Parks and Gardens nearest Serpentine Boating Lake
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 1.7 miles from Serpentine Boating Lake
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
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Primrose Hill Road, London, Primrose Hill, London NW3 | 2.2 miles from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London, Southwark, London SE1 | 2.6 miles from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | At Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Nr Black Lion Gate Broad Walk, Kensington Gardens, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 1 minute from Serpentine Boating Lake
This truly magical place is a kiddie's wonderland and the ideal jaunt for family fun. The focal point of the commemorative Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, London, South Kensington, London W2 | 10 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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 > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012 - Various Times
Odeon Marble Arch, 10 Edgware Road, Bayswater, W2 | 12 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012 - Various Times
Odeon Marble Arch, 10 Edgware Road, Bayswater, W2 | 12 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 15 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 15 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 17 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Exhibition Road, Knightsbridge, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 19 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Shopping > Eyewear
16 Knightsbridge Green, London, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 10 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Shopping > Street or Area
Knightsbridge, London, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 10 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
Knightsbrige is one of the most unchanged, attractive areas of central London, with little in the way of offices nearby but plenty of shops and restaurants ...More
London > Shopping > Department Stores
109-125 Knightsbridge, London, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 11 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
South Side of the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | At Serpentine Boating Lake
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 > British restaurants
Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 1 minute from Serpentine Boating Lake
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 > Russian restaurants
116 Knightsbridge, London, Hyde Park, London SW1X | 8 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
Following the success of sister restaurants in St Petersburg, Moscow and New York, upmarket Russian restaurant Mari Vanna opens in London in December 2011. Dmitry Sergeyev ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 16 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 21 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Education > Cookery Courses
118 Marylebone Lane, London, Marylebone, London W1U | 23 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Rangers Lodge, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 1 minute from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Leisure > Activities
Hyde Park Pavilion Tennis and Bowls Centre, London, Hyde Park, London W2 | 1 minute from Serpentine Boating Lake
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London, Hyde Park, London SW1X | 9 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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10 Motcomb Street, London, Belgravia, London SW1X | 15 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, London, Mayfair, London W1K | 17 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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66 Knightsbridge, London, Hyde Park, London SW1X | 9 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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1 Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 13 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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30 Pavilion Road, Knightsbridge, London, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 13 minutes from Serpentine Boating Lake
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