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Samuel's Charity

Every sick child needs a smile. Helping seriously and terminally ill children, to bring hope and support across the UK. Support this great cause and join the Samuel's Charity team taking part in Swim Serpentine Half Mile on Saturday 20 September. Sign up today for £20!

  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
The Serpentine Lake, London

Half Mile

08:15

Age 12 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £300

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

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 details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit optional
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • No headphones
  • Point to point
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 12 & over
  • Entries not yet open
  • Charity entries open until 15/08/2025
  • Charity places
  • Enter online