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Bank holiday

Today, Monday, is a Bank Holiday aka public holiday. The first Monday in May is a spring break for schools and some shops. As the name suggests, banks will be closed. It is a long weekend.

If you are here in London, you won’t notice too much that’s different. Shops will be open probably, perhaps with Sunday opening hours but probably not even that.

Trains, buses etc will still run. Restaurants will be open.

Depending on the weather, places may be more busy so you are advised to book in advance if you can.

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Marathon

If you are in London tomorrow, then you need to know it is London Marathon day.

The race starts in south east London, runs across the river, round the docks and docklands areas and along the Embankment, finishing on The Mall near Buckingham Palace.

https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/the-event/the-course

If you are interested, there are plenty of places to watch.

Even if you are not be aware that:

  • there will be a lot of people out on the streets
  • crime will be at an all time high, so take only what you need and be extra careful
  • travel will be difficult at best, with stations closed, restricted access and other regulations, and not just on the route
  • the event lasts all day
  • roads will be closed
  • bus routes will be severely affected, shortened, diverted or just not running, and will be busy

Plan your day in advance and be aware that London will not be its usual, quiet self.

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Registration

We’ve had to restrict registration to this site because of a flood of spam accounts and crap. We’re sorry about this, and we know it makes forums etc impossible.

We hope to resume some time.