Fri, Dec
25

Peter Pan Cup

9:00am – 10:00am
Hyde Park

Swimming outside on Christmas day in London? As ludicrous (and unappealing to many) as that might sound, it’s an annual tradition.

Every year, the hardy members of The Serpentine Swimming Club race at 9 am on Christmas morning at the south bank of the lake at Hyde Park, close to the Serpentine Café. The Peter Pan Cup is an annual event so-called because the trophy was donated by novelist J.M. Barrie in 1904 when his play Peter Pan made its London theatre debut.  A race isn’t a race without spectators, so if you’re in town and fancy a walk, you can watch from a safe (and dry) distance. Wrap up warm, and marvel at their swimmy stamina.

()
Open with Maps
25th Dec, 2020
9:00am – 10:00am
Hyde Park
  • 0.7 km from Knightsbridge Piccadilly Line
  • 0.8 km from Lancaster Gate Central Line
  • 0.9 km from Marble Arch Central Line
Typical weather at this time:
High: 7 ºC Low: 5 ºC
Powered by Dark Sky

Get all the info on what's on in London direct to your inbox.

Featured Events
More Events
  • National Theatre Quiz
    Sun, May
    31

    The National Theatre Home Quiz

    Online

    Join London’s theatre lovers on the last Monday of each month for a quiz unlike any other. What to expect at the National Theatre Home Quiz Guests hosts have included some of the biggest names of stage and screen. Last […]

    7:00pm – 7:15pm
    Free
  • food festival
    Sun, Apr
    05

    West Norwood Feast

    Online

    This month, West Norwood Feast is going digital, keeping locals entertained while social distancing. Events include a guided tour of Norwood’s bird calls, a cook-along session, yoga, crafting for kids and music and chat by regular FEAST DJ Glen Falconer. […]

    10:00am – 4:00pm
    Free
Related Events
More Events
  • Creative Craft Show
    Jul 4
    ~
    Jul 5

    The Creative Craft Show London: Summer

    Cancelled

    A haven for craft-lovers nationwide, this two-day event has everything you could ever need for knitting, cross-stitch, paper crafting, jewellery and dressmaking as well as for stitch-enthusiasts. They have stalls offering the latest innovations and tools, ideas and creations as […]

    10:00am – 4:30pm
    £10.00 – £15.00
  • Mid
    Jun
    ~
    Early
    Jul

    BP Big Screens at Trafalgar Square

    Cancelled

    An event that should be dubbed ‘The No Penny Opera’ lets you get a fix of high culture without spending anything in Trafalgar Square. Crowds can gather for screened performances of live opera and ballet from the Royal Opera and […]

    6:30pm – 11:00pm
    Free
  • MCM Comic Con London May
    Jul 10
    ~
    Jul 12

    MCM Comic Con May

    Cancelled

    As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19 MCM Comic Con May was rescheduled from May 29–31 to July 10–12. It has since been cancelled for 2021 Part one of the biannual London edition of the UK’s biggest pop […]

    £17.50 – £68.50
  • Jul 10
    ~
    Jul 12

    Hyper Japan Festival 2020

    Postponed

    Hyper Japan is a huge cultural festival which features shopping, entertainment, cosplay, fashion and food from Japan. Taking place over three days, tickets are split into half day, single day and three day passes. The main day for entertainment is […]

    £14.00 – £45.00

Recommended hotels located nearby

More London Hotels