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Better Bankside Pancake Day Race

Better Bankside Pancake Race

Better Bankside Pancake Race

© Mickey Lee

Location:
Montague Close, north of Southwark Cathedral.
Nearest tube station: London Bridge.

Description:
Better Bankside is a business improvement district that covers from Southwark Bridge to London Bridge. They hold an annual Pancake Day Race to raise money for charity. Expect to see five heats plus a winners' race. It's a simple relay race with four members in each team (maximum of 25 teams).

Start Time:
12 noon.

Finish Time:
2pm.

Baxters of Borough Market serves pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and is a fine lunchtime destination.

Better Bankside Website:
Better Bankside Pancake Day Race

Nearby Dining: Southwark Cathedral Refectory.

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