Sat 20 Sep 2025 London, UK

Swim Serpentine One Mile

One lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.

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  • Sat 20 Sep 2025
The Serpentine Lake, London

One Mile

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 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

  • 1 lap
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • No headphones
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Medal

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

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Health and Medical

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Driving research into bone health to create a future without osteoporosis.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£45

Fundraise
£225

Social welfare

Turn2us

Information and support for people in the UK to build financial sustainability and thrive.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Memento

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£200

Children

Samuel's Charity

Every sick child needs a smile. Helping seriously and terminally ill children, to bring hope and support across the UK.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

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Entries

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries not yet open
  • Charity entries open until 15/08/2025
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