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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. |
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Sights and Attractions Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain |
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Hyde Park,
Mayfair,
London,
W2
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| A year in the construction, this £3.6 million attraction opened in a blaze of farcical incompetence, as the architects discovered two shocking things: kids play ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Serpentine Gallery |
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Kensington Gardens,
South Kensington,
London,
W2
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10 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| 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...
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Event Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Event |
| Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race 2009 |
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The Boat House, Serpentine Road,
Westminster,
London,
W2
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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 ...More...
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Hotels Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Hotels |
| The Cumberland |
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Great Cumberland Place,
London,
W1H7DL
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12 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| With artworks dotted around the hotel and a huge, bright, modern reception filled with sculptures and stark, overhead pools of lighting, first impressions are more ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Thistle Marble Arch |
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Bryanston Street,
London,
W1A
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12 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| Located at one end of Oxford Street, one of London's most famous shopping districts, with Bond Street not far and Hyde Park opposite, this Art ...More...
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Event Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Event |
| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland |
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Hyde Park,
Rangers Lodge,
W2
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10 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| Throughout December a section of Hyde Park near Hyde Park Corner is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with fairground rides, giant wheel, circus, Christmas ...More...
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| London Event |
| Maharaja: The Splendour Of India's Royal Courts |
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Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum,
Cromwell Road,
SW7
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18 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| The year 2009 is a shaping up to be a busy year for the V & A, with two new permanent galleries opening - ...More...
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Local
Shopping Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Shopping |
| The Spa at Mandarin Oriental |
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
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Knightsbridge,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X
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9 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| The vitality plunge pool, amethyst crystal steam room and zen colour therapy relaxation area are all part of the experience at the Spa at the ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Cutler and Gross |
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Knightsbridge Green,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X
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10 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| 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 ...More...
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Restaurants Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Restaurants |
| Serpentine Bar & Kitchen |
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Serpentine Road,
Hyde Park,
Mayfair,
London,
W2
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1 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| Formerly the Dell Cafe, the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen on the eastern edge of the Serpentine in Hyde Park has been given a facelift and ...More...
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| The Park Terrace (Mandarin Oriental Hotel) |
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
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Knightsbridge,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X7LA
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9 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| Quintessentially English, this pretty al fresco spot, attached to the Mandarin Oriental hotel and overlooking Hyde Park, offers a real summer treat. Enjoy a light ...More...
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Leisure Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Leisure |
| Hyde Park |
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The Park Manager,
The Ranger's Lodge,
Mayfair,
London,
W2
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| 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...
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| London Leisure |
| Kensington Gardens |
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Park Office,
Magazine Storeyard,
Magazine Gate,
Mayfair,
London,
W2
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| 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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Pubs Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Pubs |
| Victoria |
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10a
Strathearn Place,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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12 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| High up on a wall, behind the counter of this opulent, smart Victorian pub is a clock dated 1864. A framed copy of the Sun ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| The Duke of Kendall |
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38
Connaught Street,
Bayswater,
London,
W2
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12 minutes distance from Serpentine Boating Lake
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| Sunday nights at the Duke of Kendal are not for the shy or retiring. If you're planning on coming by for a quiet pint you'll ...More...
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Business Near Serpentine Boating Lake |
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| London Business |
| Kent House Knightsbridge |
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Rutland Gardens,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW7
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| London Business |
| Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park |
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Knightsbridge,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X
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