Bushy Park

On arrival at our Santa Fun Run, you will need to register at our registration desks. You will receive a running bib for the event at registration. Please put your emergency contact details on the back of your bib before you head to the start line. There will also be an opportunity to pick up an in memory bid here too. Please use the bib to write the name(s) of anyone in whose memory you are participating or feel free to add a message/reason for why you are taking part.

Please arrive by 9.30am for a 10am start. If you are planning on running the course please assemble near the front of the start line, followed by joggers in the middle and then strollers at the back. Once you have registered at one of the desks, please assemble near the relevant category, ready for the warm-up.

Please arrive by 9.30am for a 10am start. If you are planning on running the course please assemble near the front of the start line, followed by joggers in the middle and then strollers at the back. Once you have registered at one of the desks, please assemble near the relevant category, ready for the warm-up.

We will provide you with a Santa suit and elf hat for under 12s. When you registered for our Santa Fun Run online, you will have selected where you want to pick up your costume(s) from prior to the event.

To protect your modesty – as well as protect yourself from the cold – please wear clothes under your Santa suit! Remember to wear suitable footwear and arrive in your Santa suit ready to run/walk (or in plenty of time to collect it).

Please note that, unfortunately, there are no lockers/storage facilities available to leave things at the start, so please do not bring any valuables with you on the day.

Many people choose to support Princess Alice Hospice in memory of someone they love and in recognition of the high-quality compassionate care we provide.

By taking part in our Santa Fun Run in memory of a loved one, you’ll be commemorating their life and supporting your local hospice, to help other families in need of our specialist care and support.

On the day, you will be able to decorate a running bib that you can add to your Santa suit, to remember that special person whilst taking part.

By car

The nearest car park is the Diana (Arethusa) Fountain car park, nearest to the Hampton Court Gate. It is a public car park, so is likely to be very busy on the day. There are other car parks within Bushy Park – please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park for more information and maps. However, if you are able to car share or take public transport, please do so.

By train

From Waterloo to Teddington/Hampton Wick/Hampton Court – 5 to 10-minute walk, entering the park through the Sandy Lane Gates.

By bus

The following buses go to Bushy Park:
111, Kingston – Heathrow
216, Kingston – Staines
411, Kingston – West Molsey
465, Sandy Lane – Fulwell
X26, Express service Heathrow – Croydon
R68, Hampton Court – Richmond

The toilets are next to the playground by Hampton Court Gate (no charge)

The refreshment point is located at the Diana Car Park. It opens from 8.30am (opening times can vary depending on weather conditions) serving bacon rolls, sandwiches, hot dogs, tea and coffee, homemade cakes, and a range of hot and cold snacks and beverages.

For more useful information visit: www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park

Deer Safety: www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/visitor-information/deer-advice-for-dog-walkers-in-bushy-park

Tick bites and Lymes disease: www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/bushy-park/visitor-information/tick-bites-and-lyme-disease

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