THE LINE-UP

FRIDAY

2:30PM: THE SEVEN NOSES OF SOHO WALK

Ever heard of the 7 Noses of Soho? Find them all and, apparently, you'll enjoy eternal wealth. Together we'll track down those 7 mythical sculptures, finding out more about the noses and their environs as we go.

Distance: 3k / Time: 1.5-2hrs

Guide: Vanessa

Starts: Trafalgar Square, under George IV statue  / Ends: Seven Dials

EVENING: LIVE SECRET LONDON RUNS PODCAST

WITH VANESSA & JOSH

They spentlockdown recording podcasts about Henry VIII's wives from the comfort of their living room. But for one night only Vanessa and Josh will be bantering through history in public for a live podcast and Q&A!

5:30pm-6:30pm: Drinks Reception

6:30pm: LIVE PODCAST: Catherine of Aragon & Prince Arthur - did they or didn't they?
Although Catherine of Aragon and Prince Arthur were married for just 5 months, what happened between the sheets of their marriage was discussed on the world stage for decades. We’ll be going back to their wedding night and discussing one of history’s greatest mysteries: Catherine of Aragon and Prince Arthur: did they or didn’t they?!

7:15pm: Refreshment Break
7:30: Q&A and Games with the audience

8pm: Dinner and drinks

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Dinner and drinks are not included in the ticket price. Example menu here.
 

The Globe, Moorgate 

SATURDAY

CHOICE OF ACTIVITIES FOR EARLY RISERS

OPTION 1: SECRET LONDON RUNS FESTIVAL PARKRUN TOURISM

We know some of you can't resist a little Parkrun tourism, so we've put it on this year's schedule.

Fulham Palace Parkrun, Bishop's Park, nearest tube Putney Bridge, 9am start

OPTION 2: THE CHASING OF THE GUARD

Run between the barracks and palaces involved in the Chasing of the Guard. We know where to be at exactly the right time - so you won't miss a thing.

This is a very gentle 5k with lots of breaks for ceremony and pomp!

9:15am meet at Hyde Park Corner station, next to the park gates and cafe. Tour ends at 11am near Westminster station.

OPTION 3: HAVE A LIE-IN. YOU'RE ON YOUR HOLIDAYS.

MID-MORNING ACTIVITIES
Starting at 11:15am

OPTION 1: WONDERFUL WOMEN OF WESTMINSTER RUNNING TOUR

Celebrate the wonderful women of Westminster on a 5km running tour. Along the way we'll be stopping at places linked to the fabulous females from its history.

Starts at Westminster Station, exit 6, ends in St James's Park

OPTION 2: RICHES, ROYALS & RUMOURS WALKING TOUR

On this 3km walking tour, we'll be exploring some of the secrets that lie beneath the glittering facade of royal London.

Starts at Westminster Station, exit 6, ends in St James's Park

LUNCH @ 12:45pm in St James's Park
A picnic provided by Secret London Runs

BUCKINGHAM PALACE DASH @ 2.30pm

No, sadly Queen Elizabeth has not let us rummage around her knicker drawers in the aftermath of her platinum jubilee… But we will be starting this on-location treasure hunt outside the gates of HRH’s London digs. You and your team will have 90 minutes to find our list of royal treasures out in the surroundings of Buckingham Palace, using Team Magpie's brand new app.

Starts at Buckingham Palace, next to the Queen Victoria statue

FREE TIME: 4PM-6:30PM

PARTY: 6:30PM-LATE

The Ship, SE1 1DX

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An evening of fun and games with the Secret London Runs community, including a quiz @ 7.30pm. Food is available to order whenever you like.

SUNDAY

ANNE BOLEYN'S CORONATION PROCESSION

Self-guided GPS Audio tour, walk or run

Run or walk the 7km route of Anne Boleyn's spectacular coronation procession, hearing about all the places she passed, the pageants performed for her and what they meant along the way.

You'll be able to start whenever you like - this will be a first chance to experience the new audio tours that Secret London Runs will be launching later this year. Here are some suggested start times, if you'd like to join together with others. 

Walkers: 10am start

Runners: 10:30am start

Start at the Tower of London, ends at Westminster Hall

12:30PM-1PM: CLOSING CEREMONY
 

Westminster TBC