The Serpentine

A beautiful part of Hyde Park in Central London. It's a great escape from the rat race and it's almost surreal when you consider you're right in the centre of London. Good choice of bars, restaurants, coffee shops etc. Fantastic for lovers of wildlife, primarily birds, squirrels etc. Likewise, there's a choice of 3 or 4 galleries for art and/or history lovers.

The Serpentine a 40 acre body of water situated in Kensington Gardens. It was created in 1730 along with Long Water north of the Serpentine Bridge. it forms something a boundary between Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. You can find a large number and wide variety of birdlife pretty much year round. There are also boat rentals you can avail if interested in spending time on the water. The Serpentine makes a nice addition to the leisure and green space and is easy to enjoy while spending time at Kensington Gardens & Hyde Park.

Serpentine is a meandering lake within Hyde Park in the heart of london. Boasting panoramic lake-side paths, waterfront cafes and an abundance of wildlife to spot, has many recreational facilities around such as horse riding & boating on the lake itself too. I spotted a Heron at the far end of the lake. A must visit if you are in London.

Beautiful for a peaceful day out. Especially in the summer. Lovely walks around the lake and gardens or boating on the lake itself or you can swim in the serpentine if you are brave!!! It's nice and flat to walk around so don't worry about hills! Great for people of all ages and abilities. Plenty of cafe's to get refreshments at too!