Serpentine Lido
Iconic open-water swimming in London's heart within Hyde Park, featuring a refreshing chlorine-free lake, gated family area with shallow chlorinated paddling pool, sandpit and swings. Cold freshwater lake shared with local ducks and swans; unheated but welcoming May through September. Adjacent Lido Café Bar offers waterside dining and refreshments.
Children under 16 require constant supervision by a competent adult swimmer aged 18+. Book ahead online during warm weekends as sessions fill quickly. Water remains cold even in summer.
