About
Swim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival staged in the heart of London. The festival is held in and around the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, the Olympic 2012 open water swim site. Sign up for this unique, must-do event.Half Mile, One Mile, Two Mile, and 1 more
Where and when
Location Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK Start times Half Mile One Mile Two Mile Super SixRoute information
Water Type: Lake swim Route Type: Looped Half-Mile Swim This popular Swim Serpentine event takes in half a lap of the world-famous lake in London’s Hyde Park. It's the perfect option if you’re looking to complete an achievable but memorable swim at your own pace, or making the transition from the pool to open water! One-Mile Swim The mile is a classic distance in the world of open water swimming! Our one-mile swim covers one full lap of the famous Serpentine lake, which is the same course as the London 2012 Olympic Marathon Swimming event – so you’ll be following in the swim strokes of some of the world’s top open water swimmers. Two-Mile Swim If you’re a more experienced open water swimmer who is keen to take on a challenge within the beautiful grounds of Hyde Park, the two-mile distance is for you! This event will see you swim two full laps of the Serpentine lake, making it the ideal option if you've already completed a one-mile swim outdoors and are looking to build on your distance. The two-mile distance is also one of the three events that makes up the London Classics. Super Six The Super Six at Swim Serpentine offers experienced open water swimmers the chance to swim six miles on this iconic London lake in Hyde Park. If you love the camaraderie of outdoor swimming events but want to test yourself over a longer distance, this is the event for you! The Super Six challenge is limited to 120 swimmers, making it a really special event.What's included
- Finisher's Medal (optional)
- Swim Pack with souvenir swim cap and timing chip
- Hot Drink
- Changing rooms
- Event village
- Baggage drop
- Pontoon start and finish
- Full water safety crew
- Food stalls
- Picnic area
How to get there
Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK By Train The nearest station to the event is Lancaster Gate, just under a kilometre away. Also convenient are Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner. By Car Those driving to the event will not be able to park in Triangle Car Park situated next to the Serpentine. It is strongly recommended that participants travel by public transport as parking will be very limited on the day.Event day logistics
Exact Event Day information will be available in the swim packs, which will be sent out prior to the event.- The first wave will start at 08:15 and swimmers in the last wave will set off at 16:50. Visit the Swim Serpentine website for the full schedule.
