| Where: | London in the Serpentine in Hyde Park |
| When: | 25th December Christmas Day |
| Time: | 9am |
The Peter Pan Cup takes place on Christmas Day each year in the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park over a 100 metre course; competitors line up at the Lido and are led into position by a lone piper. The first cup was presented by “Peter Pan” author J M Barrie, whose house was nearby, though the swimming event began in the mid 1800s. It’s open to members of the Serpentine Swimming Club and the swimmers use a handicap system in the race to make it more unpredictable. Around 50 competitors brave the icy waters – but in 2010 it was frozen so the swimmers only managed a quick dip after breaking the ice. This is a rare occurence!
Helpful Hints
Anyone can go to watch – spectators head for the South shore of the lake (only Members can race). The organisers advise arriving around 8.30 to get a good view as there’s a fair sized crowd.
Click here for the event website : http://www.serpentineswimmingclub.com/
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