Brexit Put it to the People march: How to get there, where it is and everything else you need to know
The Put it to the People march in partnership with The Independent‘s Final Say campaign, where hundreds of thousands are expected to join together to demand that the final Brexit deal be put to the people, is taking place in London on Saturday 23 March.
Here’s everything you need to know about getting there, taking part and heading home afterwards.
Where and when does the Put It To The People March start?
The march meeting point is on Park Lane (southbound carriageway), north of the Hilton Hotel. Click here to view on a map.
Marchers are encouraged to assemble at 12pm for a 1pm start.
What’s the march route?
The march will progress along Piccadilly on the north side of Green Park, before turning right onto St James’s Street and left onto Pall Mall. The route then heads down Whitehall, finishing up in Parliament Square opposite the Houses of Parliament.
How can I get to the start of the route on public transport?
Once in London, those using public transport are advised to alight at Marble Arch or Bond Street tube stations (Marble Arch is closest). Marble Arch is on the Central Line; Bond Street is on the Central and Jubilee Lines and has wheelchair access.
There are multiple London buses that stop at Marble Arch.
How can I get to the march from elsewhere in the UK?
Grassroots groups and members of the public have been organising coaches to the march from all over the UK.
There are currently 159 coach services being laid on for those who want to attend, running everywhere from Inverness to Penzance. Click here for a full list of coaches or to find out how to organise one in your area.
Parking in central London is expected to be limited, so organisers recommend coaches park around the city and stipulate they must not attempt to drop off marchers at the assembly area, or in the roads immediately surrounding it. “We expect high numbers of people, and road closures will be in place,” reads the advice.
Groups coming from the North are told to park at Wembley Stadium; the Jubilee Line runs directly from Wembley Park to Bond Street. Wembley Stadium does not have an event on the day, but there is an event at Wembley Arena.
Groups coming from the South East are advised to use the O2 in North Greenwich; the Jubilee Line runs from North Greenwich to Bond Street. There is an event at the O2 Arena on the day of the march.
Groups coming from the South or South West are instructed to park at Eurocarparks Bayswater; it’s possible to walk from the coach depot to the assembly area. Alternatively they can use Abelio Battersea depot, from where marchers can catch the train from Queenstown Road to Waterloo, before changing for the Jubilee Line to Bond Street.
(It is essential that organisers are informed in advance where coaches will be parking so they can provide this information to the local authorities to help them plan for the event.)
How can I get home?
The nearest tube station to Parliament Square is Westminster, which is on the Jubilee and District and Circle Lines and is wheelchair accessible. St James’s Park is also nearby, and is on the District and Circle Lines. Embankment and Charing Cross are both a 10-12 minute walk away; they’re on the Bakerloo Line and Northern Line (Charing Cross branch).
What time does the march finish?
For those travelling home by coach, organisers recommend giving a pick-up time from 5.30pm onwards from their original drop-off location to allow time for event delays.
Many groups will likely be heading to local pubs for a drink afterwards – adjust your pick-up time accordingly if you think a pint might be in order. Note that pubs around Westminster are expected to be extremely busy.
