1 / 2Serpentine Lido
📍 London, Greater London
Seasonal outdoor swimming in The Serpentine lake within Hyde Park, running June to mid-September with weekend sessions from mid-May. Includes changing rooms, lockers, sunbeds, and the Lido Cafe Bar.
We had such a memorable time at the Lido. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, creative, and cooked to perfection. Huge credit to the chef for the attention to detail and for crafting a menu that really impressed. The personalised service from Kassim, made us feel like VIPs. A must-visit if you’re in Hyde Park and want great food with a side of genuine hospitality.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 5 and up who enjoy open-water swimming in a scenic setting. The combination of lake swimming, waterside cafe, and wildlife makes for a distinctive Hyde Park experience unavailable elsewhere in central London. Arrive earlier in the day to ensure full cafe and kitchen access.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Nathalie McCarthy
10 months ago
“We had such a memorable time at the Lido. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, creative, and cooked to perfection. Huge credit to the chef for the attention to detail and for crafting a menu that really impressed. The personalised service from Kassim, made us feel like VIPs. A must-visit if you’re in Hyde Park and want great food with a side of genuine hospitality.”
V G Subramanian
5 months ago
“The Serpentine Lido Cafe at The Hyde Park, London is a perfect place to enjoy food and beverages on a visit to the Lake. They have indoor and outdoor seatings. We enjoyed their Beer and Aperol with chips on a bright sunny day watching the Serpentine Lake, the birds and people. The staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming.”
Emma Goodridge-Hobson
a year ago
“Totally fabulous. Had it all to myself which was amazing, staff so helpful, was clean and nice to swim with birds sitting on the water with me. Facilities great, clean and well maintained. Brilliant price for swim. I had a fabulous time. The staff on the desk and lifeguarding were amazing. Will be back as this was a dream.”
Pun R.
5 months ago
“Amazing cafe with good scenery and atmosphere. A great bird watching place for bird lovers! I love this place the most in hyde park!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Serpentine Lido occupies a dedicated section of Hyde Park's iconic lake, open seasonally with lifeguard supervision. Children aged 3 and up can swim; under-16s require specific adult supervision ratios. The Lido Cafe Bar serves food and drinks with both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the water. Birdwatching along the lake edge is a genuine draw, with varied waterfowl year-round.
