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.
Enter now Charity places- Sat 19 Sep 2026
08:45
Age 16 & over
£20
- 1 mile lake swimming
Event overview
2026 details to be confirmed.
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
- Venue accessible
- Wetsuit optional
Route
- 1 lap
- Distance markers
- First aid
- No headphones
- Wave start
Location
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Medal
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Swim Serpentine One Mile charity places for 2026 page.
Quick book
Health and Medical
CNWL NHS Health Charity
Swim to ensure every patient and staff member in the Central and North West London NHS Trust has the support, care and treatment they need to live well.
- T-shirt
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
- Instant confirmation of place
- Hassle-free process
- Ready-made fundraising page
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£200