Serpentine (lake)

The Serpentine is an approximately 11 acre lake in London. It is situated mostly in Hyde Park, the north end is one of the Kensington Gardens. The West Carriage Drive ( The Ring ), which also forms the border between the two parks, bridges the lake. The Serpentine was created in 1730 by order of Queen Caroline, wife of George II, by damming of the River Westbourne.

The Serpentine has received the name because of its curved shape. The north end of the lake is natural and habitat of various water birds. The eastern part is open for various recreational activities such as swimming, rowing or fishing. The Serpentine Road along the north shore is popular with inline skaters and joggers. Two restaurants and other recreational facilities are located on the lakeshore.

Near the lake is located in a classic building that maintained by the Arts Council of Great Britain Serpentine Gallery, which hosts exhibitions by internationally famous artists and sculptors. The Serpentine was here eponymous for the an outdoor and an indoor range comprehensive gallery.

Occasionally, The Serpentine is used for sporting events. In 2002, the World Rowing Sprints found a rowing competition, instead. At the 2012 Olympic Games in Lake found the swimming triathlon competitions and contests take place in open water swimming.

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