Swim Serpentine 2026

Swim 2 miles for Hospice UK around the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park!

Woman wearing an orange Hospice UK tshirt with the words, 'Hospice Care for all. For Now. Forever.' She is stood in front of the Serpentine Lake with her arms spread wide.
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When is this?
19 September 2026
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Where is this?
Hyde Park, London
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Who is this for?
Keen Swimmers

About this event

Make a splash for hospice care and take part in the iconic Swim Serpentine, the biggest open water swimming race in the UK. 

Swim Serpentine takes place in the beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park on Saturday 19th September 2026. Sign up now for one of our fifteen places in the 2 mile race!

Hospice UK Charity Place

Looking to join Hospice UK's Swim Serpentine Team with a Charity place?

 We have a limited number of places on our team, so don't wait to secure your spot! Our Charity Places have a fundraising target of £300, but every penny you raise over this will help us to fight for hospice care for all who need it.

Registration Fee          £20  
Sponsorship Target       £300   

By signing up for a charity place, you will receive fundraising tips, regular support, and any fundraising materials you might need to help with your sponsorship.

Got your own place in the Swim Serpentine ballot already?

If you have bought a place in the swim already and would like to swim for us, please select the 'own place' option. There's no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can! We will send you merchandise and any materials you may need to help with your fundraising.