Swim Serpentine One Mile
A classic distance in the world of open-water swimming events, the one-mile swim covers one full lap (1.6K) of the lake, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
- Sat 20 Sep 2025
- Entries closed
08:45
Age 16 & over
£20
- 1 mile lake swimming
Event overview
Swim Serpentine is a swimming event that takes place in the world-famous Serpentine Lake in London's Hyde Park. There are four distance options to choose from, making this the perfect event for an enjoyable and memorable open water swim.
Highlights
Open water swimming event
Brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon.
Iconic Central London location
Swim in the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, London's largest Royal Park.
Distances for all abilities
Festival day with inspirational speakers, kit and like-minded folk.
This event is part of Swim Serpentine.
Event community
Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
- Traders at event
- Wetsuit optional
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- 1 lap
- Distance markers
- First aid
- No headphones
- Wave start
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Medal
Do it for charity
These charities are raising funds in this event. Join a charity team with a charity place or with your own place.
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Hospice
Princess Alice Hospice
Get a FREE place with Princess Alice Hospice & help provide compassionate care to improve quality of life right to the end.
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Get a place from the charity.
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FREE
Fundraise
£350
Entries
- Age 16 & over
- Entries closed
- Charity entries closed
- Charity places