Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race 2008

25th December 2008
Serpentine, Hyde Park, Westminster, London, W2 2UH
Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 291 578
"Mad Dogs and Englishmen..." except this is mid-Winter and, tradition being what it is, the very hardy members of the Serpentine Swimming Club will plunge into the icy waters of Hyde Park's lake on 25th December as they have done year in, year out every Christmas Day since 1864.

With temperatures close to zero, it's just as well that the swimmers braving the icy waters have the incentive of the Peter Pan Cup to compete for - this 100 yard Peter Pan Cup swimming race dates from 1904 when J.M. Barrie, author of "Peter Pan" presented the cup to the winner.

If you feel inclined to brave the wintry temperatures on Christmas Day at 9 a.m., a stroll across Hyde Park to the Serpentine is a good way to work towards an appetite for that Christmas Lunch. The atmosphere is wonderful and, to maintain the theme, you could afterwards visit the famous statue of Peter Pan in adjacent Kensington Gardens.

Visiting Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race London:

Cost: Free
Time: 9 A.M
Age Restrictions: n/a

Nearest Underground Stations:
Knightsbridge Tube (11 minutes)
Lancaster Gate Tube (12 minutes)

Nearest Hotels: Stay at Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park or Quality Crown Hotel Paddington and take the pleasant stroll along Sussex Gardens to Hyde Park and the walk through the park to the Serpentine.

For more information please visit: www.serpentineswimmingclub.com

Chill into the icy waters of Hyde Park's lake for Peter Pan Cup Swimming Race at the London Serpentine!


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