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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 > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
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
60 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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1 Kensington Court, W8 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Leisure > Activities
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The Serpentine Lido, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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The Serpentine Lido, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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The Serpentine Lido, Kensington Gore, SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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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
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | Same location as The Serpentine Lido
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, South Kensington, London W2 | 1 minute from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Attractions > Sights
Kensington Gardens, 27 Princes Square, South Kensington, London W2 | 4 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Shopping > Specialists
102a Brompton Road, Soho, London SW3 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Shopping > Eyewear
16 Knightsbridge Green, Knightsbridge, London SW1X | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 5 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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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
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London > Education > Evening Classes
165 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, South Kensington, London SW7 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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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
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2 | 9 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3 | 15 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
2 Kensington High Street, W8 | 11 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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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
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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
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London > Business > Venue Hire
South Kensington Campus, South Kensington, London SW7 | 6 minutes from The Serpentine Lido
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