Boat Races to make a splash in April

The annual Oxford v Cambridge Boat Races will return on Sunday, 13^th April. The races run long Hammersmith & Fulham’s stretch of the Thames with the 79th Women’s Boat Race starting at 1.21pm, and the 170th Men’s Boat Race, starting at 2.21pm.

The Fulham Fan Park will open at 11am and close at 5pm. It is located near the start of the race, next to Putney Bridge. Fulham Football Club’s Riverside Stand will have 14 screens showing the race live. There will also be a big screen in Bishops Park with live BBC coverage. The Fulham Brass Band will play in the park from midday, and there’ll be an array of street food and refreshment on offer along Fulham FC Riverside.

The Hammersmith Fan Park area will open at 11am and close at 5pm. It is located at the two-mile mark, the midpoint of the 4.25-mile race. There will be a big screen by the river with live BBC coverage. Food will be on offer from Hide & Greek, YouBao, GameKeeper and Jeco Bowl. Drinks will be on sale from Jim & Tonic.

There are tons of good spots to watch the boat races along this stretch of the Thames. You can visit some of the great local riverside pubs along the course:

• The Black Lion
• Blue Anchor
• The Blue Boat
• The Crabtree
• The Dove
• The Old Ship
• Rutland Arms

For more updates on Hammersmith & Fulham, visit EyeOnLondon Hammersmith & Fulham.

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