Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour

Name: Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour
Start: 2023-10-14T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-10-14T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Southwark Gateway Needle, 1 Tooley St, London SE1 2PF, UK

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Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour

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£19.50

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Immerse yourself in the past with this entertaining, expertly guided run taking you past the places that influenced Shakespeare's life. With a knowledgeable tour guide and accommodations for all levels of runner, this tour is the perfect way to explore London's Elizabethan past.

5k

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Sun 15th Oct 2023

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London, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Southwark Gateway Needle, 1 Tooley St, London SE1 2PF, UK

Start times

Sun 15th Oct 2023

5k:

1:00pm

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour

5km

£19.50

Route information

This circular route starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle, just across from London Bridge Station, will immerse runners in the past, taking them past the places that shaped Shakespeare's life, work and his characters.

Guided by Shakespearean actor Emma Manton, Associate Education Practitioner at the Globe and recent performer of Alonso in the Tempest there, the tour will take participants back to Elizabeth London.

What's included

Guided tour by Shakespearean actor and expert
Digital photos
Info circulated after the tour
Finish-line snack

How to get there

Southwark Gateway Needle, 1 Tooley St, London SE1 2PF, UK

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By Public Transport

The start point of the tour is located just across from London Bridge Station, which is serviced by the Jubilee and Northern lines. There are several bus stops also located within walking distance of the start.

Event day logistics

13:00 Tour starts

14:30 Approximate finish time

Pace

This tour is open to all levels of runner, with the guide doing their utmost to accommodate the pace of the gentlest runner in the group.

However, please be prepared to run the full distance as opposed to walking. For groups of over 10 runners, there will be a designated back-runner in place.

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FAQs

Do I have to be a good runner to do the Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour?

This tour welcomes runners of all abilities, but participants should be able to run the full distance of 5k without walking.

Where does the Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour start and finish?

The tour takes a circular route, starting and finishing at the Southwark Gateway Needle, just across from London Bridge Station.

How long does the Shakespeare's London 5k Running Tour last?

The tour should take approximately 1.5 hours.

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