In addition to the race at 6pm, find out what else is on in Putney

Boat Race Day in Putney is always a great event, so why not come along to Putney for the whole day to enjoy our restaurants/cafés, great shopping, and cosmopolitan bars throughout the town and by the river.

This year’s BNY Mellon Boat Race doesn’t start till 6pm, so that leaves plenty of time to explore and enjoy Putney. We have a great range of shops (including TK Maxx River Island, Maplin and Topshop) and shops/cafés are making a range of special offers available on the day to make your stay more enjoyable - so why not check out www.wandsworth.gov.uk/boatrace for the latest list of special offers, vouchers and activities.

You probably already know about the fantastic range of pubs, restaurants and café’s in Putney, but did you know that we have our own Putney Sculpture Trail spread out along a leafy riverside walk? (see www.wandsworth.gov.uk/putney) Or that the Putney Debates were held by Cromwell’s army in 1647 in St Mary’s Church, while debating what to do with the King? Interested? Then visit the permanent exhibition in St Mary’s (through the café, by the main congregation area).

We also have a large World Village Market in church square (by Putney Bridge) all weekend, with live music and street food stall in the nearby forecourt of Saint Mary’s church to provide a great atmosphere. And there will also be live and DJ presented music in pubs and bars around the town – more details available in late March at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/putney.

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome when you visit Putney– why not invite some friends along for a fantastic day out!

Also, try the Putney TiCL app Boat Race Trail under ‘Attractions – Trails’ or go online to https://ticl.me/Putney/headlines/3959/view

The 2014 Boat Race takes place at 6pm on Sunday 6th April, preceded by the reserve crew race between Isis and Goldie. The programme for Race day contains something for everyone – Putney activities, the traditional Oxbridge Watermen's Challenge, and of course all the action from the Boat Race itself. Here’s the timetable:
16:00 Isis/ Goldie Toss
16:12 Boat Race Toss
16:42 Goldie depart boathouse
16:47 Isis depart boathouse
17:08 Cambridge and Oxford to boat
17:30 Isis/ Goldie Race Start
18:00 Boat Race Start
Further details at www.theboatrace.org

March 31, 2014