travel to london on boxing day

What to do on Boxing Day in London

What to do on Boxing Day in London, 26th of December, is a question you will ask yourself if you plan to spend a few days in London over the Christmas holidays.

Attractions, shops and public transport have different opening times or may close entirely on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so it’s essential to remember this when planning your itinerary.

Due to the many questions we have received in the last few years about shops’ and attractions’ opening times in London during these dates, I have written this article to easily have this very useful information at hand.

In 2023, Boxing Day falls on a Tuesday, and it is a bank holiday in the UK. Although it’s a public holiday, many shops are open to kick off the Christmas sales, so it can almost feel like a typical day in London. Most restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions will also be open on this day.

Some tourist attractions in London close completely from December 24th to 26th, such as the Tower of London and the British Museum . Therefore, if you plan on visiting any attractions during these dates, I recommend checking the opening hours to avoid disappointment.

Opening times for London Attractions on Boxing Day

Sightseeing Bus :   The London Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus will operate normally on Boxing Day, including the Thames River Cruise.

London Eye : The London Eye will open from 10 am to 8.30 pm on the 26th of December.

Tower of London: The Tower of London will be closed on the 26th of December.

Sea Life Aquarium : The London Sea Life Aquarium will be open on the 26th of December from 10 am to 6 pm.

Westminster Abbey : Westminster Abbey will be open for sightseeing on the 26th of December from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. (TBC)

Winter Wonderland: Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park will be open on the 26th of December.

St Paul’s Cathedral : St Paul’s Cathedral will be open for sightseeing on the 26th of December from 9.00 am, with the last entry at 4 pm.

Harry Potter Studios: Harry Potter Studios in London will be closed on the 26th of December.

London Zoo : London Zoo in Regent´s Park will open on December 26th from 10 am to 4 pm, with the last entry at 3 pm.

Opening times for London Museums on Boxing Day

Most museums in London will be closed on Boxing Day, such as the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the London Transport Museum, the Science Museum, the HMS Belfast and the National Gallery. Madame Tussauds will open on Boxing Day from 10.30 am to 5 pm, and the Sherlock Holmes Museum will open on Boxing Day from 9.30 am.

> Find out more: London Museums

Musicals and shows on Boxing Day in London

Most musicals in London and Christmas shows will have performances on Boxing Day.  Find out more here: Best Musicals in London and Christmas shows in London .

The Ice skating show at the O2, Disney On Ice , will open on Boxing Day,

Ice Skating Rinks in London opening times on Boxing Day

London’s ice skating rinks will also open on Boxing Day.

> Find out more: Ice Skating Rinks

Where to eat on Boxing Day in London

If you want to book a restaurant for dinner on Boxing Day in London, I would personally recommend some of our favourite restaurants, such as Sarastro for a unique experience, Bill’s for a good meal, a restaurant we love to dine at on weekends, or we would also recommend checking out Maggie Jones’s and the Poule Au Pot. You can also make it a super special night by dining in one of the best restaurants with a view in London .

> Find out more : Where to Eat in London .

Public transport on Boxing Day in London

If you are spending Christmas in London, make sure to check the timetables on Transport For London’s website. In summary, there will be reduced service from the 26th to the 31st of December starting at 8.30 am on Boxing Day.

27th of December in London

As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, Tuesday 27th is a substitute day this year. But in London, all museums and attractions are open as normal.

Related Posts

Christmas in london, christmas markets in london, christmas in london with kids, christmas shows in london: musicals, pantomimes, theatre and circus.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Things to Do in London on Boxing Day

It’s the day after Christmas, and you’re still reeling from the excitement of yesterday’s festivities. Well, you’re in luck because on Boxing Day there are plenty of activities around the city that means you can carry on the fun, so you don’t have to sit indoors for another day. From hitting up one of London’s top nightclubs to taking a brisk wintery walk around one of the city’s lush parks, here’s our guide to the top things to do in London on Boxing Day.

(WA=Wheelchair Accessible)

Hit up the Boxing Day sales

If there’s one thing Boxing Day is famous for, it’s the Boxing Day sales taking place all across the country. Many high-street stores start their sales straight after Christmas, allowing you to bag a few bargains. Although sales usually last until around mid-January, you’re best getting there as early as possible if you want to nab the good stuff. Oxford Street (pictured above) , Westfield Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush are home to the big brands. 

If you prefer to support small businesses, we recommend so many great shops in our London itineraries and Casual Tourist Guides . If you prefer to k eep things second-hand, check out our article on where to go thrift shopping in London . But make sure you double-check opening times and public transport ahead of your trip, it tends to be limited on Boxing Day and trains usually run at a reduced service.

Enjoy a winter walk in one of London’s lush parks

Nothing quite beats the feeling of a crisp, wintery walk, especially on Boxing Day when there’s a festive chill in the air, and everyone is still reeling from the excitement of Christmas Day. London is full of beautiful parks filled with towering trees and lake-lined trails. Victoria Park in East London is a favourite to walk around at any time of the day, but it feels extra special on Boxing Day morning. Wander around the 2.7-mile loop and see why it was crowned as the nation’s favourite park at the People’s Choice Award. Primrose Hill (pictured above) (WA) also makes for a lush Boxing Day walk, only 10-minutes from Camden. Stroll up the hill and enjoy the sweeping views of the city skyline from above. We also love Greenwich Park (WA) for its views of Canary Wharf, Regent’s Park (WA) for its secret Japanese Garden and Richmond Park (WA) for the hundreds of red and fallow deer that roam freely.

Image Courtesy of The Holly Bush

Cosy up in a London pub

There are fewer things as quintessentially British than an old, rickety pub, and cosying up in one has to be one of the top things to do in London on Boxing Day. Take a seat near a roaring fireplace with a mug of mulled wine in hand and soak up the jolly atmosphere. The Compton Arms is an old-school boozer in Islington known for its snug atmosphere and excellent food, or hit up Queen’s Head (WA) in King’s Cross if you want to get stuck into a board game. Other favourites of ours are The Holly Bush (WA) in Hampstead, a charming pub in a backstreet in the village-like borough of Hampstead and the Churchill Arms (WA) for its magnificent display of Christmas trees and lights, a true old-school London pub. We recommend pairing your pub visit with a walk through one of London’s lovely green parks.

BTW, before you head to the pub for what might be the first time, have a watch of our guide to visiting London’s pubs.

Image Courtesy of Long Arms Sports Pub and Brewery

Attend a football match

One of the top things to do in London on Boxing Day is to attend a football match, which seems to be a long-standing tradition. Not only can you watch a football match at a stadium around the UK, but there’s also a festive TV fixture schedule of live matches taking place all across the country. Come match day, you don’t want to be cramped into a tiny pub with a barely-there TV screen with a minimal view, you want to make sure you’ve nabbed the best seats in the house, and there are a few places around the city you can do just that. The Adam and Eve in Homerton is a local favourite, home to six screens and a cosy interior, or try Bar Kick in Shoreditch, where you can watch a match followed by a table football game. Other football favourites include The Moretown Belle (WA) in London Bridge, The Kings Sports Bar in Leicester Square and Long Arm Sports Pub and Brewery in Old Street.

Image Courtesy of Jack and the Bean Stalk

Go to a pantomime performance

Nothing gets you into the festive spirit more than heading to a local theatre to watch a pantomime performance, which is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in London on Boxing Day. Pantomimes are light-hearted theatrical performances usually involving slapstick comedy and music. Many of the shows are based on old fairy tales or nursery rhymes we used to hear as a child, like Peter Pan , which is being shown this year at the London Palladium (WA) and Jack and the Beanstalk , which is being performed at Theatre Royal Stratford East (WA). Get comfortable and let the show unfold as you soak up the last of the Christmassy atmosphere.

Image Courtesy of Pont de la Tour

Enjoy a Boxing Day lunch or dinner at a London restaurant

If you fancy one more blow-out meal before the Christmas period ends, consider heading to a restaurant to enjoy one last festive meal with loved ones. Prepare to loosen your belts another notch to make room for even more tasty treats. Mix it up and enjoy some fine-dining Chinese cuisine on the 33rd floor of The Shard at Hutong (WA) or enjoy French fare at Pont de la Tour (WA), located in a 19th-century former tea warehouse in Tower Bridge. Alternatively, keep it quintessentially British at The Flask (WA), a historic pub in the leafy borough of Highgate.

How will you be celebrating Boxing Day this year? Don’t forget to tag us in your photos and videos @loveandlondon !

• 7 Things to Do in London on Christmas Eve
• What To Do in London on New Year’s Eve
• Top London Hotels to Stay at on New Year’s Eve

Pin this…

Jessica Dellow

Jessica Dellow is an East Londoner who loves to travel the world and eat her way around the city. When she's not eating, cooking or hanging out in the local pub, you’ll probably find her walking one of her BorrowMyDoggy dogs in Victoria Park with a coffee in hand.

Jess Dante - Founder

Search this site

Previous Post Things to Do in London when it’s Raining

Next post creative gift ideas for someone who's visiting london in 2024, related posts.

Hi I’m Jess, the founder of Love and London. My team of locals and I help London tourists avoid the overhyped and overdone, so they can have the trip of a lifetime.

• London Itineraries
• Casual Tourist Guides to London
• London Spending Guide
• Free London 101 Guide
• Free London Trip Checklist
• London Packing Guide
• London Planning Tips
• Find Your Perfect Accommodation
• London Area Guides
• London Food + Drink Scene
• Things to Do in London
• Top London Tours and Experiences
• London Transport
• London with Kids
• Accessibility in London
• Festive Season Guides
• London Photo Sessions
• Book your airport transfer
• London FAQs
• Work with Love and London
• How To Say “Thanks”
• Press + Features

London Transport Guide - COMING SOON, sign up to the waitlist to get 30% off

News | Transport

Do Tubes run on Boxing Day? How to get around London

It is the final countdown to Christmas and London  is – as always – a hotbed of activity.

It is the last week of work before the big day, and workers are still making their way into the office, while tourists are in the capital buying last-minute presents and soaking up the festive spirit.

Trains and the Tube are often the best way of getting around the capital. But what happens to these services during the holidays?

Read on to find out the best ways of getting out and about this  Christmas  and what will and will not be available underground.

Tube services

There will be no Tube services on Christmas Day , and no trains and no overground service at all. The only way to get around come Christmas Day is taxis, hire bikes, or walking.

On Christmas Eve, services will follow a Sunday timetable.

The Sunday service will also be in place for Boxing Day, when many of the sales start.

On Boxing Day, trains and the Tube will run from 7am all day as a Sunday service. There will be a reduced service from 8pm, and normal Sunday finish times will be in place.

There are pre-planned closures on some lines. The Bakerloo line has no service between Queen's Park and Harrow and Wealdstone, and there is no service on the Waterloo and City line.

On the District line, there will be no service to Kensington Olympia.

For full details on services running and to plan your route, visit TfL's site here.

How else can I get around on Boxing Day?

Overground trains.

On  Boxing Day , there will be no service on the Gospel Oak-Barking Riverside line, and the line that serves London Liverpool Street to Chingford/Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

There will also be no service between Highbury and Islington/Dalston Junction to Crystal Palace/West Croydon.

Bus services

Bus services will also run on a Sunday service on Boxing Day across the entire day on all routes.

There will also be a Sunday night service in operation, but there will be no night services at all in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

To plan your journey, visit here .

A Sunday service will operate on Boxing Day around the capital on trams.

Taxi and Private Hire

Taxis and private hires will be running across Christmas, but may cost more.

On Boxing Day and until 6am on Wednesday, December 27, black cabs will charge an extra £4 per journey and there could be an extra charge for private hire vehicles, including minicabs. Those wanting to travel via these means are urged to check with individual companies.

Tube strikes: RMT members meet to decide walkout dates after rejecting 5% pay offer

Paddington station to shut for four days over Christmas due to HS2 engineering work

Sadiq Khan's transport plans face rethink after Government approves only half of mayor's £500m 'wish list'

Create a FREE account to continue reading

Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism.

Join our community where you can: comment on stories; sign up to newsletters; enter competitions and access content on our app.

Your email address

Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

* Required fields

Already have an account? SIGN IN

By clicking Create Account you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use , Cookie policy and Privacy policy .

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in

UK Edition Change

• UK Politics
• News Videos
• Paris 2024 Olympics
• Rugby Union
• Sport Videos
• John Rentoul
• Mary Dejevsky
• Andrew Grice
• Sean O’Grady
• Photography
• Theatre & Dance
• Culture Videos
• Fitness & Wellbeing
• Food & Drink
• Health & Families
• Royal Family
• Electric Vehicles
• Car Insurance Deals
• Lifestyle Videos
• UK Hotel Reviews
• News & Advice
• Simon Calder
• Australia & New Zealand
• South America
• C. America & Caribbean
• Middle East
• Politics Explained
• News Analysis
• Today’s Edition
• Home & Garden
• Broadband deals
• Fashion & Beauty
• Travel & Outdoors
• Sports & Fitness
• Sustainable Living
• Climate Videos
• Solar Panels
• Behind The Headlines
• On The Ground
• Decomplicated
• You Ask The Questions
• Binge Watch
• Travel Smart
• Watch on your TV
• Crosswords & Puzzles
• Most Commented
• Newsletters
• Ask Me Anything
• Virtual Events
• Betting Sites
• Online Casinos
• Wine Offers

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in

More trains running on Boxing Day than in decades – but still only skeleton service

Exclusive: three out of five say a proper service should run on britain’s railways on 26 december, article bookmarked.

Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts

Get simon calder’s travel email, thanks for signing up to the simon calder’s travel email.

The first train to depart anywhere in the UK for more than 24 hours left London Victoria just after 5am, destination Clapham Junction, East Croydon and Gatwick airport.

Soon afterwards, another link aimed at airline passengers started up – between Stansted airport in Essex and Tottenham Hale in north London. The normal terminus in the capital, Liverpool Street, is closed for the day – along with most other major stations across the UK.

A handful of other services are running in England, mainly to, from and within London: from Victoria to Brighton plus some local South London trains; between Marylebone and Oxford; and Clapham Junction to Stratford on the London Overground.

In the Liverpool area, Merseyrail is running a “special service for some stations” including Aintree for the Boxing Day race meeting.

Despite a full football programme running – with matches including Manchester United against Birmingham team Aston Villa, and Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest – no long-distance links are running.

The only significant intercity service is between London St Pancras International and Continental Europe.

Starting at 8am, Eurostar is running a comprehensive service of 13 departures to Paris and eight to Brussels, with three continuing to Amsterdam via Rotterdam.

But connecting travel at St Pancras is difficult. While the London Underground is open, no East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink trains are operating.

No rail services are running in Wales or Northern Ireland. The one nation with a significantly expanded Boxing Day rail service is Scotland.

Traditionally services in Scotland on Boxing Day have been restricted to a very small number, mainly in the Glasgow area.

On 26 December 2023, though, trains will also run to and from Perth, Dunblane and Glenrothes, and between Bathgate and Edinburgh.

Between the Scottish capital and Glasgow, passengers will have a choice of four trains per hour.

Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland’s Railway, wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “We’re operating our biggest Boxing Day service for many years. Thank you to everyone at ScotRail and Network Rail Scotland who will be working.”

In a social media poll on X, a clear majority of respondents voted in favour of restoring more trains on 26 December .

With more than 5,000 votes in so far, 57 per cent say the UK should emulate Continental Europe – where most countries run a near-normal service through the festive season – and operate a coherent rail network on 26 December.

Almost three out of 10 (29 per cent) say that trains should also run on Christmas Day. But over one-third (36 per cent) believe staff should have the day off.

Just seven per cent believe there is no demand for Boxing Day trains.

Long-distance coach operators – National Express , Flixbus and Megabus – are running near-normal services.

Cross-Channel ferry services have resumed from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk after the 25 December closedown.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

New to The Independent?

Or if you would prefer:

Want an ad-free experience?

Hi {{indy.fullName}}

• My Independent Premium
• Account details
• Help centre

• Bournemouth
• My Bookings
• My Email Preferences
• Edit this page
• Access admin
• Back to search

Things To Do On Boxing Day In London

If you thought the festive period was reserved for holding awkward conversations with distant family members and watching  Chicken Run  for the 15th time, think again. The 26th of December is still pretty impressive, as a whole host of venues throw their doors open for dedicated meals, massive club nights and more. So if you're stuck for ideas, come and take a look at our guide to the best Boxing Day events in London here.

Last edited by Lauren Cole

Last updated on 3rd January 2024

2-4-1 Pizzas

@ The King of Prussia on Every Monday

Taking place in Finchley, The Kings of Prussia are hosting a fabulous meal deal, where you can nab 2-4-1 pizzas. The gift that keeps on giving.  Cosy up at this stylish pub and pair your doughy delights with a pint of beer or glass of wine.

• Food & Drink

Fun London Pub Crawl Treasure Hunt + 20% off drinks & food!

@ Marquis Of Granby on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Walk off that Christmas feast from the night before and get involved with a Fun Puzzle Pub Crawl Treasure Hunt. This fun adventure takes you to four different watering holes as you explore the streets of London and solve various clues.

• Bar Crawl ⋅ Stag Do ⋅ Student Night
• Tickets from £10.00

Monday Pub Quiz

@ The Leather Bottle on Every Monday

If you're hoping to partake in some trivia action on Boxing Day, check out The Leather Bottle. Cosy up in the stylish pub as you snack on pub grub and grab a pint all before joining in on the epic quiz night. Plus, if you win? You can bag a £50 bar tab for some celebratory drinks.

• Quiz Night ⋅ Activity
• Entry per person

Monday Hangover Cure

@ Bar Rumba on Every Monday

Can't wait to boogie after Christmas? Get ready for a banging bash at Bar Rumba's Monday Hangover Cure. Along with a happy hour from 7 to 11pm, their DJs will be spinning the best house, RnB, and chart-topping hits all while you shake it on the bustling dancefloor.

• Fun Time Partying ⋅ Clubbing

Express Lunch Menu

@ Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Serving up the best Boxing Day lunch in London, Karma Sanctum Soho is slinging out scrumptious eats in a stunning space. Chow down on two main dishes with a soft drink for £15.50 - we recommend the miso-glazed aubergine and veggie gyozas.

• Tickets from £15.50

Barrel and Horn Pub Quiz

@ Barrel and Horn on Every Monday

This Bromley boozer is gifting you with one of the best Boxing Day events in London, especially for its laid-back nature and good vibes. The Monday pub quizzes are mega fun with six people per team and only £1 to play. Afterward, get stuck into some shuffleboard.

• Quiz Night ⋅ Activity ⋅ Food & Drink
• Bromley and Beckenham

Rock Cab Tours

@ Various Venues, London on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Ready for some post-Christmas shenanigans? Rock Cab Tours are coming in hot this Boxing Day. Your guide, Stephen Channell, will be driving you all over London while you and your pals learn about some music history and discover iconic landmarks for stars like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

• Daytime ⋅ Live Music ⋅ Something A Little Different
• Tickets from £300.00 - £600.00

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

@ Altab Ali Park on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Horror lovers can ditch the holly jolly mood and get stuck into the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour. For just a tenner, you and your friends can wander through the East End for two blood-curdling hours, where the infamous killer lurked around during the 19th century.

• Walks & Tours ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Themed Nights

Simon Says its Quiz Time!

@ Junction Tavern on Every Monday

A North London fave, Simon Says It's Quiz Time at Junction Tavern is a great choice. Mr. Monopoly at the life-size monopoly in the West End (aka Simon) will be hosting the event as he gives some thought-provoking questions all while you munch on pub grub.

• Tickets from £2.00
• Tufnell Park

MANIC MONDAY at TIGER TIGER

@ Tiger Tiger London on Every Monday

Hoping to cure those post-Christmas blues? Pumping out RnB, hip hop, EDM and pop on the regular, Tiger Tiger will be a real crowd-pleaser come Boxing Day. There will be fabulous drink deals to tuck into, as well as deals for students.

• Clubbing ⋅ Fun Time Partying
• Tickets from £3.00 - £5.00

Alcotraz London: Cell Block Two-One-Two

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Have you been naughty this year? Head to the slammer over at Alcotraz and you'll be in for a treat this Boxing Day 2024. You'll have to sneak your booze past the warden before getting stuck into shenanigans and donning iconic orange jumpsuits at this fun immersive experience.

• Food & Drink ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Themed Nights
• Tickets from £35.99 - £58.50

The English Grill at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel

Group Dining Offer: 10% off

Join The English Grill, nestled in The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, on Boxing Day to extend your seasonal celebrations in style. This enchanting and grand dining destination will be rustling up beaut dishes, including a sumptuous beef Wellington.

• Westminster
• Fine Dining Restaurant ⋅ Restaurant ⋅ Restaurant Bar

StreetHunt Games - Will Breaker

@ Sicilian Avenue on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

Fancy getting outside this holiday season? Spend your Boxing Day at StreetHunt Games - an activity which sees you solving a murder mystery, exploring various landmarks in the city, and unlocking the coolest puzzles all while getting some fresh air.

• Outdoor ⋅ Activity ⋅ Something A Little Different
• Tickets from £16.50

Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Walking tour with Boat ride

@ The Statue of Goddess Diana on Various dates from Tuesday 28th May 2024

If you're not one for all the festive cheer, we highly recommend heading to this Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows walking tour in West London. You'll get a professional guide to walk you through the city's chilling history on this epic boat ride.

• Something A Little Different ⋅ Themed Nights ⋅ Walks & Tours
• Tickets from £25.00

TOXIC TUESDAY at TIGER TIGER

@ Tiger Tiger London on Every Tuesday

Boasting RnB, club classics, EDM and much more, Tiger Tiger is a fabulous haunt for amazing club hits and the chance to work off all those festive minced pies. Dance the evening away until the early hours.

• Clubbing ⋅ Fun Time Partying ⋅ Student Night

Comedy & Variety Show at The Coach House 7 Oxendon St SW1 - Groovie Comedy

@ The Coach House on Every Monday

Looking for pubs open on Boxing Day in London? Taking place near Piccadilly Circus, The Comedy Pub is a great shout. The variety show features a plethora of stand-up comedy, music, character sketches, dancing and musical theatre improvisation.

• Comedy ⋅ Theatre/Arts
• Tickets from £12.00

Recommended by

How to work with us.

Whether you own a bar, restaurant, pub, club, private hire space, pop-up and/or run events, you can take advantage of our full suite of products. Explore one or more from the below.

Revolutionary booking and enquiry management software for bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Table management, pre-orders, payments and more.

An online event ticketing box office, catering for all kinds of events, pop ups to big music festivals, and free marketing and exposure to help sell more tickets.

Sell e-gift vouchers to your customers; whether it be a packaged up experience or a monetary value. Generate an extra revenue stream and open up your venue/event to even more customers.

Advertising

Need to get your venue out to millions? Use our targeted marketing packages to instantly push your venue to a young professional audience.

12 Boxing Day Walks In And Around London

Epping forest, essex.

Once home to a royal hunting ground in Tudor times, Epping Forest straddles the border between London and Essex, with more than 6,000 acres of vast woodland and bursting with wildlife. It’s a great choice for a Boxing Day walk as the woodland area looks beautiful on a cold, crisp day. There are a few routes to follow, but one of the most scenic has to be the Oak Trail which starts at Theydon Bois underground station. From there, the signposted route is easy to follow and passes through beautiful surroundings, including fields, babblings brooks and a deer sanctuary.    Visit VisitEppingForest.org

Hascombe Hill, Surrey

Hascombe Hill in Surrey is a 90-minute drive from London, but its postcard views are well worth the journey. There are a few routes to take in the dense woodland area, but one of the prettiest is the Hascombe Hill Circular trail. The signposted 4.2km loop starts at Log Bench, before continuing towards Hill Corner. There are several places to stop where you’ll be able to see as far as the South Downs, but for some of the best views, look out for the sculptural seating along the path. Hascombe Hill is a great place for dogs, so be sure to bring your four-legged friend along, too.    Visit AllTrails.co.uk

Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire

If you’re after a more challenging trail, head to the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. Just over an hour’s drive from London, the area is home to one of the most stunning vistas in the south east, which looks particularly beautiful during the winter. For a crisp Boxing Day walk that can be completed in a few hours, follow the trail from Rickmansworth to Chesham. Look out for historical ruins along the way, as well as local wildlife such as water voles and robins.   Visit VisitChilterns.co.uk

Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Just over an hour’s drive from London, Hatchlands Park is a beautiful National Trust property in Guildford. Although the manor house is currently closed, you can still head on a lovely Boxing Day walk around the 400 acres of rolling parkland and woodland. There are three main walking routes to choose from, but one of the best is the Wix Wood walk which takes an hour to complete. Along the route, there’s a children’s adventure area and a beautiful bluebell valley. Follow the signposts and watch out for roaming cows along the way. 

Visit NationalTrust.org

Petworth Park, West Sussex

Petwork Park is a little further afield, but it’s well worth the journey if you want a longer Boxing Day walk. With 700 acres of woodland and lush lawns to explore, a lovely walking route to take is the Petworth Circular Trail. The trail, which is clearly marked, passes beautiful views of the South Downs and one of the largest deer parks in England. At the end of the circular walk, you’ll pass the historic Petworth House, (a stunning 17th-century Grade I listed country property). If you’ve got little ones in tow, they can follow a Peter Rabbit activity trail around the estate to find Peter and his friends.    Visit NationalTrust.org

Bourne Wood, Surrey

Bourne Wood is a huge open heathland in Farnham, Surrey. The wood is also an iconic filming location, where scenes from Gladiator , Robin Hood and the Harry Potter series were filmed. Once you’ve made the 90-minute drive from London, set out on one of the walking trails for a leisurely Boxing Day stroll. The routes aren’t waymarked, but the paths are clear. Bourne Wood looks especially majestic in the morning, so set off early for a beautiful frosty walk.    Visit ForestryEngland.uk

Greys Court, Oxfordshire 

Located near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, Greys Court has some of the most picturesque view in the south east. Visitors can appreciate the National Trust property bedecked in Christmas decorations, before heading on a scenic walk around the gardens, which will be open to visitors on Boxing Day. Walk around the impressive gardens, or for a longer route, continue to the Chiltern Hills, just a short drive away.    Visit NationalTrust.org

Box Hill, Surrey

Explore the Surrey Hills on a walking tour of Box Hill. Forming part of the North Downs, the historic area can be reached in just over an hour’s drive from London. Head to the hills on Boxing Day morning and follow the Hilltop Stroll – an easy route than can be completed in 30 minutes. At the top, you’ll see panoramic views of the hills where you can stop for a takeaway drink at the small indoor café. Box Hill is particularly popular with dog walkers, so make it a family affair and bring your pup along, too.   Visit NationalTrust.org

Blackheath Common, London

Just a short distance from Greenwich Park, Blackheath Common is a beautiful green space in south east London. The area, which dates back to the middle ages, is steeped in history, but today, it’s a World Heritage Site. From Point Hill, you can spot parts of Essex and Kent in the distance, and there are a number of vantage points which run along the Thames, too. There isn’t a set trail to follow, so it’s best to do a bit of exploring.    Visit RoyalGreenwich.co.uk

Leith Hill, Surrey

Located in the picturesque town of Dorking in Surrey, Leith Hill has a great selection of walking routes for those looking for a country stroll. There are several routes to choose from, but one of our favourites is the Woodland Trail, which takes around two hours to complete. It’s quite steep in parts, so it’s best to wear proper walking shoes. If you’re up for a challenge, make an afternoon of it and climb the 78 steps of  Leith Hill Tower  for a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.    Visit NationalTrust.co.uk

Richmond Park, London

Once a deer hunting park in the 17th century, Richmond Park is London’s largest royal green space. For a scenic route the whole family will enjoy, Richmond Park to Ham House is a circular walk that takes around 90 minutes to complete – passing through Pembroke Lodge Gardens and Petersham Meadows, there are plenty of scenic stops along the way. For a longer walk, follow the Tamsin Trail, a guided perimeter of the park which can be completed in four hours.    Visit RoyalParks.org

Hampstead Heath, London

For a brisk Boxing Day walk, there are several walking routes to take on Hampstead Heath, but the Hampstead Heath Circular Trail has the best scenery. Starting at Parliament Hill, follow the path past the ponds to Millfield Lane. From there, the route continues to Poets Lane (named after Coleridge and Keats who frequented the area), Kenwood House, and the ancient Wylde Wood. Via Golders Hill Park, make your way to the summit of Hampstead Heath, before finishing at Pryors Field. The trail is popular with families, so head here on Boxing Day morning to avoid the crowds. 

Visit HampsteadHeath.net

Share This Story

DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at [email protected] .

You can use the below login to access your SheerLuxe account & SL Community account.

(You will be redirected to the right platform once logged in)

Forgotten login? Request a new password

If you are not already a member

Awesome, you're subscribed!

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!

The best of London for free.

Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush).

Déjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.

Love the mag?

Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions.

• Things to Do
• Food & Drink
• Coca-Cola Foodmarks
• Attractions
• Los Angeles

Get us in your inbox

🙌 Awesome, you're subscribed!

Public Transport in London over Christmas and New Year

Here’s a handy guide to service disruptions and reduced transport timetables in London across the festive season

Travelling at Christmas is NOT easy. The festive period always needs that bit of extra planning in London, especially as you’ve got to see one grandma in Essex and another in Yorkshire before the New Year. So we’ve made it easy for you. Here’s what  TfL , the Underground, buses, trams, trains and the Overground are up to this Christmas and New Year. 

Is public transport running in London over Christmas?

The answer is sort of yes and no. Between Friday December 22 and Tuesday January 2, there’s planned work, closures and service changes on the network, so make sure you check before you travel.

On Christmas Eve, for example (December 24 falls on a Sunday this year), services will finish earlier than normal across the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth line, London Overground and London trams. This normally means things close around 9pm, but it tends to start being a reduced service from around 7pm. There are also no night bus services on Christmas Eve, so don’t stay in the pub too long and get caught out in the (possibly) rain. 

When are the train strikes over the Christmas period?

There haven’t been any announcements about planned strike action on the network over the Christmas period... yet. But, if the past year is anything to go by keep your eyes peeled and be prepared for your travel plans to change. Check back for updates. 

Is public transport running on Christmas Day?

Everything  stops running on Christmas Day: the tube, buses, TfL Rail, DLR, Overground, trams, river buses, the cable cars and National Rail. The only transport available will be taxis, private hires and Dial-a-Ride. But you can still grab a Santander bike or an electric scooter in the boroughs that have them. 

If you’re driving, note that the Ultra Low Emission Zone won’t operate on Christmas Day, and the Congestion Charge won’t operate from Christmas Day to January 2. 

Are trains, tubes and buses running on Boxing Day?

Tube services resume on Boxing Day, but a chunk of it will still be closed. Buses will also start running from about 5.30am (so you can hit up those Boxing Day sales). The tube and Overground should open at 7am, but parts of the Elizabeth line will be shut that day along with parts of the Overground, so definitely check before you travel. 

Most trains are not running on Boxing Day, with only a select number of airport transfer train services running, like the Stansted Express and Heathrow Express. Network Rail also uses the Christmas period to carry out a lot of its engineering works, so make sure you check back for any announcements. 

Here’s the full list of London bus timetable changes for Christmas 2023, including Boxing Day .

What services are running on New Year’s Eve?

Last year, TfL ran the Night Tube on New Year’s Eve, so that partiers all over the city could get home safe (but you couldn’t beep in for free like previous years, sad face). We’re hoping it’s going to be the same this year, so check back for updates. 

Keep in the know with TfL’s updates here . 

RECOMMENDED: Find some festive fun with our guide to Christmas in London .

An email you’ll actually love

Plan your NYE celebrations in London

New Year in London

The year’s biggest celebration takes serious planning. Relieve the pressure and find the best things to do in the capital this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

[image] [title]

More on Christmas

Discover Time Out original video

• Press office
• Investor relations
• Work for Time Out
• Editorial guidelines
• Privacy notice
• Do not sell my information
• Cookie policy
• Accessibility statement
• Terms of use
• Modern slavery statement
• Manage cookies
• Claim your listing
• Time Out Offers FAQ
• Advertising
• Time Out Market

Time Out products

• Time Out Offers
• Time Out Worldwide

• Stansted Airport
• Luton Airport
• Heathrow Airport
• Gatwick Airport
• Dublin Airport
• London to Stansted
• London to Luton
• Heathrow to Gatwick
• London to Gatwick
• Luton to London
• London Stratford to Stansted
• Manchester Airport
• Bristol Airport
• Birmingham Airport
• Bristol to London
• London to Bristol
• London to Leicester
• Leicester to London
• London to Manchester
• London to Nottingham
• Bournemouth to London
• Glastonbury 2024
• FA Cup Final - Manchester City travel
• FA Cup Final - Manchester Utd travel
• Championship Play-off Final
• Taylor Swift Eras Tour
• Take That in Bristol
• Lost Village 2024
• Foo Fighters in Cardiff
• Boomtown Fair
• Download Festival
• Royal Ascot
• England v Iceland
• British Grand Prix
• Vehicle types for hire
• Coach hire for school trips
• Coach hire for events & occasions
• Coach hire for business trips
• Coach hire for sporting events
• Coach hire for airport transfers
• Cheap coach tickets
• Buy a Coachcard
• Using a voucher code
• Student offers
• Group offers
• How to book special offers
• Young Person Coachcard
• Senior Coachcard
• Disabled Coachcard
• Travelling with us
• Our coaches
• Sustainability
• Carbon offsetting
• Customer experience
• Onboard safety
• Accessibility
• Exploring on a budget: Free things to do and see
• Affordable things to do by the beach this summer
• 6 things to do in Leeds in a day
• Live service updates
• Track your coach
• Explore our route map
• View our timetables
• Ukrainian free travel
• Refunds & amends
• Frequently asked questions
• Luggage & lost property
• Safety & security
• About our tickets
• Flexible travel
• Change & go
• Seat reservation
• Ticket & trip insurance
• London Victoria
• London Golders Green
• All Stations
• Manage my booking
• Destinations
• Why we're No. 1

All Airport Transfers

All Destinations

All Coach Hire Options

• Read our blog

All Help & Advice

Express yourself this Christmas

Here for your festive fun.

Choose Your Journey

• Use my current location
• Use our Route Map

Outbound date

Select time, outward journey, return date.

Select a return within 3 months of your outward travel.

Return Journey

Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over. Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

Do you have a Coachcard?

Christmas coach travel

We’re here for all your festive fun this winter. Our coaches will be running throughout the season, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day - all with the comfort and quality you’d expect from the nation’s number one coach company.

Christmas Day services

Visit our  live service updates page to find out the latest information on our services or see the list below for our dedicated Christmas Day services.

801 - Bradford to/from London

This service between Bradford and London will call at the following stops:

• Bradford - Hall Ings, Stops H2-H4, adjacent to Norfolk Gardens
• Leeds Coach & Bus Station - Dyer Street
• Sheffield Interchange - Pond Street
• Chesterfield Coach Station - Beckingham Way
• Derby Riverlights Bus Station
• Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 Bus & Coach Station - Arrivals Level
• Heathrow Central Bus Station
• London Victoria Coach Station - Departures Hall

Please note: this service is also available in the opposite direction.

802 - Liverpool to/from London

This service between Liverpool and London will call at the following stops:

• Liverpool One Bus Station - Canning Place
• Manchester Coach Station - Chorlton Street

803 - Gloucester to/from London

This service between Gloucester and London will call at the following stops:

• Gloucester Transport Interchange
• Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
• Cirencester, London Road - Beeches Car Park
• Swindon Bus Station
• Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 - Arrivals level
• Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
• London Victoria Coach Station - Departures Terminal

804 - Swansea to/from London

This service between Cardiff and London will call at the following stops:

• Swansea - The Kingsway, opposite the NCP Car Park
• Bridgend (Sarn) - Outlet Centre, Odeon
• Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
• Newport Kingsway - Stop 14, Lay-by near the Riverfront Theatre
• Bristol Bus & Coach Station - Marlborough Street
• Bath Bus Station - Dorchester Street
• Chippenham - Bath Road, Town Bridge

805 - Plymouth to/from London

This service between Plymouth and London will call at the following stops:

• Plymouth Coach Station - Armada Way
• Exeter, Bampfylde Street, Express Coach Stop 34
• Taunton - Park Street, opposite County Hall
• Bridgwater Bus Station - Watsons Lane

806 - Poole to/from London

This service between Poole and London will call at the following stops:

• Poole Seldown Coach Park
• Bournemouth Interchange
• Ringwood - Meeting House Lane, Stand A
• Basingstoke - Alencon Link lay-by, adjacent to The Malls Shopping Centre
• Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 - Arrivals Level

807 - Nottingham to/from London

This service between Nottingham and London will call at the following stops:

• Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
• Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
• Milton Keynes Coachway

808 - Wolverhampton to/from London

This service between Wolverhampton and London will call at the following stops:

• Wolverhampton Faulkland Crescent Coach Park - WV1 1JN
• Dudley Bus Station
• Birmingham Coach Station - Digbeth
• Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station -Stands A, B & C

810 - Portsmouth to/from London

This service between Portsmouth and London will call at the following stops:

• Portsmouth - The Hard, Stand M, opposite Interchange
• Fareham Bus Station
• Southampton Coach Station - Harbour Parade
• Winchester Park & Ride East - St Catherines

811 - Leeds to/from Liverpool

This service between Leeds and Liverpool will call at the following stops:

• Leeds Coach & Bus Station - Dyer Station
• Bradford - Nelson Street
• Chadderton Broadway
• Manchester (New Moston) - Broadway, opposite the leisure centre
• Failsworth - Oldham Road, near the Lamb Inn
• Manchester (Miles Platting) - Oldham Road, opposite The Sheridan Suite
• Manchester Airport - The Station
• Liverpool (Edge Lane Drive) - Warnerville Road
• Liverpool (Edge Lane) - Ardleigh Road, opposite Kwik Fit
• Liverpool (Botanic Park) - Edge Lane, opposite Wavertree Botanic Park
• University of Liverpool - Brownlow Hill, Crown Street
• Liverpool ONE Bus Station - Canning Place

812 - Leeds to/from Birmingham

This service between Leeds and Birmingham will call at the following stops:

• Leeds Bus and Coach Station - Dyer Street
• Sheffield Interchange
• Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station
• Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station

813 - Great Yarmouth to/from London

This service between Great Yarmouth and London will call at the following stops:

• Great Yarmouth Market Gates, Regent Road, Stop A
• Acle, opposite Kings Head
• Norwich Bus Station
• Cambridge Parkside
• Heathrow Airport (T5) Bus & Coach Station
• London Victoria Coach Station

814 - Canterbury to/from London

This service between Canterbury and London will call at the following stops:

• Canterbury Bus Station
• Gillingham - Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Stop C
• Maidstone - King Street, Stop G
• Eltham - Eltham Road/Westhorne Avenue, Stop WP
• Lewisham - High Street, Clock Tower, Stop R
• New Cross Gate Station - New Cross Road, Stop O

815 - Newcastle to/from London

This service between Newcastle and London will call at the following stops:

• Newcastle-upon-Tyne Coach Station - St James Boulevard
• Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
• Middlesbrough Bus Station - Stop Z, Newport Road, BBC Tees
• Darlington - Feethams, opposite Town Hall
• Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, Arrivals level

817 - London to/from Brighton

This service between   London and Brighton will call at the following stops

• London, Victoria Coach Station
• Gatwick Airport, North Terminal
• Gatwick Airport, South Terminal
• Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station

819 - Liverpool to/from Birmingham

This service between  Liverpool  and Birmingham will call at the following stops

• Liverpool One Bus and Coach Station - Canning Place

820 - Birmingham to/from Luton Airport

This service between Birmingham and Luton Airport will call at the following stops

• Birmingham Airport - Terminal 1, Comet Road, Stop G
• Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station - Priory Street
• Northampton - Victoria Street
• Luton Interchange - Stand 3
• Luton Airport Terminal Bus and Coach Station

821 - Heathrow Airport to/from London

This service between Heathrow Airport and London will call at the following stops

• Heathrow Airport - Terminal 4, Arrivals level
• Heathrow Airport - Terminal 5, Arrivals level

823 - London to/from Gatwick Airport

This service between London and Gatwick Airport will call at the following stops

• Gatwick Airport (North)
• Gatwick Airport (South)

824 - Luton Airport to/from London

This service between Luton Airport and London will call at the following stops

• London (Golders Green) - Golders Green Road/Finchley Road, Stop GT
• London (Finchley Road) - Underground Station/O2 Centre, Stop CH
• London (Baker Street Station) - Baker Street, Stop A
• London (Marble Arch) - Park Lane, Green Street, coach stop

825 - Cardiff to/from Birmingham

This service between Cardiff and Birmingham will call at the following stops

• Cardiff - Sophia Gardens
• Newport Kingsway - Stop K12
• Bristol Bus and Coach Station - Marlborough Street

826 - Cambridge to/from London

This service between Cambridge and London will call at the following stops

• Cambridge - Parkside
• Stansted Airport Bus and Coach Station
• London (Stratford) - Montfitchet Road, Stop X, opposite Stratford City Bus Station

828 - Glasgow to/from Birmingham

This service between Glasgow and Birmingham will call at the following stops

• Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
• Hamilton Bus Station
• Carlisle Bus Station
• Lancaster, Night Stand, Damside Street
• Preston Bus Station
• Manchester, Coach Station, Chorlton St
• Manchester Airport, The Station
• Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

829 - Manchester to/from London

This service between Manchester and Birmingham will call at the following stops

• Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton Street
• Penkridge, Crown Bridge
• Wolverhampton, Faulkland Street Car Park
• Birmingham Airport, Terminal 1, Stop G, 
• Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
• Luton Airport Bus Station
• London (Golders Green) Golders Green Road/Finchley Road, Stop GT
• London Victoria Coach Station, Departures Terminal

830 - Liverpool to/from London

This service between Liverpool and London   will call at the following stops

• Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place
• Birkenhead, Europa Boulevard
• Chester Bus Interchange, Gorse Stacks
• Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth
• Birmingham Airport, Terminal 1, Stop G
• Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green
• Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
• London (Earls Court), West Cromwell Road, Tesco, Stop D

831 - Glasgow to/from London

This service between Glasgow and London   will call at the following stops

• Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street
• Edinburgh, North St David Street, Thistle Street
• Berwick-upon-Tweed, Golden Square, The Coffee Shop
• Alnwick, Willowburn Avenue, adjacent Homebase
• Newcastle-upon-Tyne Coach Station, St James Boulevard
• Darlington, Feethams, opposite Town Hall
• Leeds Bus and Coach Station, Dyer Street
• Sheffield (Meadowhall), Interchange

832 - Glasgow to/from Birmingham

This service between Glasgow and Birmingham will call at the following stops

• Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus and Coach Station, Canal Street
• Leicester, St Margaret's Bus Station
• Birmingham Airport, Terminal 1, Comet Road, Stop G

833 - Glasgow to/from London

• Carlisle Bus Station, Lonsdale Street
• Penrith Rail Station
• Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
• London (Golders Green), Golders Green Road/Finchley Road, Stop GT

834 - Edinburgh to/from London

This service between Edinburgh and London   will call at the following stops

• Edinburgh Bus Station, Elder Street

835 - Glasgow to/from London

This service between Glasgow and London will call at the following stops:

837 - Edinburgh to/from London

Christmas coach service map.

Click on the map for a larger version.

Explore our services

Use our digital timetable tool to find our current services and scroll to the bottom of the page for our dedicated Christmas Day services.

See our timetables  

Luggage notice

Due to high volumes of passengers travelling over the festive period, luggage capacity is limited to your ticketed allowance. Additional allowance is subject to availability.

To prevent delays, please view our luggage policy .

Check out our festive blog posts

Fun festive experiences to enjoy this winter, 10 best uk christmas pantomimes 2023, need to know when your station is open, our coach stations find out our station's christmas opening hours.

Our Route Map automatically updates as more stops and services are added...

No booking fees

Sign up or log in to My Account today and save on our usual £1.50 booking fee, as well as enjoying a host of other great benefits.

Coach Tracker

Search for your service and track your coach in real-time with Coach Tracker...

Back to top

Email Sign Up

Subscribe for updates & special offers!

Download Our App!

Book tickets & track your coach anytime, anywhere.

• Career opportunities
• Conditions of carriage
• Cookie policy
• Corporate governance statement
• Gender pay report
• Luggage policy
• Open Return tickets
• Our commitment to the environment
• Passenger rights
• Privacy Centre
• Rail disruption
• Service updates
• Slavery & human trafficking statement
• Student travel
• Terms & conditions
• Youth promise

Call or get in touch online We are here to help

Track your coach in real time

National Express West Midlands

Part of Mobico Group

© Copyright National Express Ltd 2024

Open Return Information

Book your return

Your Open Dated Return is valid for 3 months from your outbound journey. To guarantee your seat on your return you need to confirm your ticket before you travel on www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/tickets/open-returns or call 0371 781 8181.

Open Dated Return Information

If your return date is not yet known, open return tickets provide flexibility. When travelling within the UK, the return journey can be made within 3 months of the outward date of travel. To guarantee your seat on your return journey you need to confirm your ticket before you travel by visiting www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/tickets/open-returns or call us on 03717 81 81 81. Lines open 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm (calls to this number are charged at local rate). Valid on any day throughout the year.

Open returns are not available on European journeys.

Wheelchair accessibility

Accessible coaches.

The majority of stops along the routes listed below are accessible to wheelchair users but are subject to change. Please call us to check the latest situation before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

To see a list of accessible coach routes please visit our Accessibility page.

Assisted Travel Helpline

If you are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance, please call our helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

03717 81 81 81 - ( option 3)  (lines open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week). Calls to this number are charged at local rate.

For more information please visit our Disabled travellers page.

Passengers & Wheelchair accessibility

Passenger descriptions.

Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers.

Adult (16+) and Children (3-15)

Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by an adult (16+). Please note, you may be required to show proof of age at any point during your journey. Failure to do so, may result in the full adult fare being charged.

Children (3-15)

Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by a responsible adult (16+).

Disabled Children

Should be booked as Children. If they are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance, please call our Assisted Travel Helpline.

We strongly recommend that you bring a car seat appropriate to your child's age, but ask you to take responsibility to fit the seat.

Booster Seats

Children aged between approximately 4-11 years old, or up to 150cm tall, may use booster seats. We carry a limited number onboard most coaches.

If travelling with a child, you may be required to show proof of age when buying tickets or at any point during your journey. Failure to do so may result in the child being required to pay the full fare for the journey on that day.

Booster seats

Children aged between approximately 4 years and 11 years or up to 150cm tall may use booster seats, we carry a limited number onboard most coaches along with our comfort fit seat belts.

Disabled children should be booked as children rather than 'Disabled'. If they are travelling in a wheelchair or you wish to book assistance with travel please call our Assisted Travel Helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

You can find a list of accessible coach stops on our Accessibility page .

Please call us 36 hours prior to travelling to check the latest status.

If you are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance we recommend that you contact us on the following local rate telephone number: 03717 81 81 81 (lines open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week) 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

Adult (26 - 59)

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged between of 26 and 59 inclusive.

Child 0 - 12 inclusive

Children aged 12 or under travelling on any European service must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Unaccompanied children will not be carried

Young persons (13 - 25)

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Young persons aged 16 or 17 years can travel alone on European services but only if they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Senior (60 and over)

Passengers aged 60 and over are entitled to receive a small discount on European journeys. On European journeys a 50% discount is given to carers, please call us on 08717 818177 to book.

Please select your passenger type first and then add your coachcards.

We have three different Coachcards available, each offering savings of 1/3 on all of our Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares all year round.

Prices shown include your coachcard discount, your coachcard number will be required during the booking process.

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged 2+. Adults under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel alone on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over or they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Infants 0-1 Inclusive

Children aged under the age of 2, must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children will not be carried.

• London Tourism
• London Hotels
• London Bed and Breakfast
• London Vacation Rentals
• Flights to London
• London Restaurants
• Things to Do in London
• London Travel Forum
• London Photos
• All London Hotels
• London Hotel Deals
• Last Minute Hotels in London
• Things to Do
• Restaurants
• Vacation Rentals
• Travel Stories
• Rental Cars
• Add a Place
• Travel Forum
• Travelers' Choice
• Help Center

Getting around on Boxing Day - London Forum

• Europe    
• United Kingdom (UK)    
• England    
• London    

Getting around on Boxing Day

• United States Forums
• Europe Forums
• Canada Forums
• Asia Forums
• Central America Forums
• Africa Forums
• Caribbean Forums
• Mexico Forums
• South Pacific Forums
• South America Forums
• Middle East Forums
• Honeymoons and Romance
• Business Travel
• Train Travel
• Traveling With Disabilities
• Tripadvisor Support
• Solo Travel
• Bargain Travel
• Timeshares / Vacation Rentals
• England forums
• London forum

8 replies to this topic

Sounds like a lovely way to spend boxing day.

As long as you have the right time tables you'll be fine. They'll always be a way back though.

https://www.abbeyroad.com/crossing

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Abbey_Road_DLR_Station_Beatles_Sign.jpg

😂😂 Only in the UK would you see an Official sign like that!

Maybe they should just arrange for a similar zebra crossing to be painted there.

The mischievous side of me thinks they should decorate that station with Beatles album artwork. Help! might be a good choice.

That's a great sign - hadn't seen that before!

You won't have any trouble doing the other things in your plans.

• Trip in sept planning info 6:44 pm
• Tower Hamlets/ Aldgate East / Leman Street safety/ 6:28 pm
• Getting from Heathrow to Sea Container hotel SE1 6:21 pm
• London to Stratford Upon Avon then Edinburgh 6:21 pm
• Picadilly train line to Heathrow terminal 2 6:20 pm
• Religious rituals in the Thames river. 6:16 pm
• Tube with wheelchair 6:08 pm
• Open Squares 2024 5:31 pm
• Euston to Grenwich 4:43 pm
• Ladies ROKA bags 3:58 pm
• Driving from lhr 3:56 pm
• recommendations for a nice afternoon tea 3:24 pm
• Gatwick hilton 2:34 pm
• Premier inn outskirts of London with good train links 1:33 pm
• Best Area of London to Stay for 2 nights 15 replies
• How to get to Victoria Station from Heathrow? 10 replies
• The London Pass...worth it or scam? 10 replies
• Best hotel for Heathrow Terminal 3? 8 replies
• Hostel/Hotel Near Liverpool Street Station 4 replies
• outlet shops in London? 12 replies
• Heathrow to Kings Cross 7 replies
• London - factory / designer outlet malls 12 replies
• weather in december 5 replies
• Best Area to Stay in London 8 replies

London Hotels and Places to Stay

• What can I do in London on a budget?
• How to use Oyster Cards, Travelcards and 2-4-1 offers in London?
• What is open in London on Christmas Day
• The Championships, Wimbledon
• Harry Potter in London - FAQ
• Affordable afternoon tea in London

Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after falling ill during weekend flight from Miami to Los Angeles

L OS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson was recovering Monday after falling ill a day earlier during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives said.

The 58-year-old boxing legend “became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing” on Sunday, his publicist’s office said in a statement.

“Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,” the statement said. “He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

American Airlines flight 1815 was met by first responders upon landing at LA International Airport “due to the medical needs of a customer,” an airline statement said.

Tyson is preparing to fight the 27-year-old social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul this summer at the 80,000-seat home of the Dallas Cowboys. Netflix will carry the fight live, a first for the streaming platform.

Tyson was the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990. He retired in 2005, but most recently fought in an exhibition in November 2020 against Roy Jones in California.

AP boxing: https://apnews.com/hub/boxing

NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Primary school wants to ban skirts because pupils wear them ‘too short’

Share this with

Pupils at a primary school in Cornwall could soon be forced to wear trousers or tailored shorts because of a proposed ban on skirts.

Newquay Junior Academy in Newquay, wrote a letter to parents asking their views and would look to implement the new rule from September.

The school is part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust and executive head teacher Craig Hayes wrote to parents: ‘The proposed change is that there will no longer be an option to wear skirts within our uniform policy.

‘Instead, we are proposing that instead of a skirt, pupils will all wear either tailored black school trousers or tailored black school shorts.

‘The rationale for this, is that we are concerned about the way that some of our girls are wearing their skirts, and this is reflected in comments from many of you, as parents and carers, but also from visitors and our community.’

The letter added: ‘Some skirts are just too short, and the length is difficult to rectify and/or monitor.

‘The length of the skirt is not in line with school uniform, and we are at a point now where this must be addressed.

‘As such, we are reviewing the wearing of skirts for September 2024 and considering a move to trousers for all.’

The letter does go on to address the controversy around the situaion.

It says: ‘We want our pupils to express their individuality through their beliefs, passions, talents, and minds and not through their clothing and image.

‘We all know that, unfortunately, some feel pressure to customise their uniform in a way that we know none of us would encourage.

‘Our pupils deserve to attend an academy where they feel safe and can thrive and where all are treated fairly.

‘Academy uniform creates an inclusive atmosphere because it does not differentiate pupils by background. We believe that a uniform worn without modification is the best way to ensure equality.

‘We do not want pupils feeling vulnerable and stressed by the pressure they feel to wear the latest trend or status symbol.’

The school said it will make its final decision after the May half term.

But one mum said: ‘It seems ridiculous that girls have no dress or pinafore option and to be asked to dress in a uniform that will make some girls feel uncomfortable/not themselves.

‘Young girls especially in the junior school are suffering because teachers can’t handle the discipline it takes to teach kids to roll down their skirt. It is unfair and a blanket ban on skirts seems crazy.’

Launceston College in Cornwall planned a skirt ban in March but this was scrapped following a backlash from parents.

Cornwall Education Learning Trust has been contacted for additional comment.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected] .

For more stories like this, check our news page .

MORE : This teenage party town is the UK’s answer to Ibiza — and flights are £17

MORE : Boy, 5, killed in car crash was ‘beautiful little ray of sunshine’

MORE : Boy finds ‘holy grail’ Lego octopus on beach 26 years after it fell into sea

Sign Up for News Updates

Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more.

Privacy Policy

Get us in your feed