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Belvedere Road – Sunday 16 to 17 February 2025

In order accommodate the annual BAFTA awards Belvedere Road will be closed from 07:00 Sunday 16 February until 14:00 Monday 17 February 2025.

Coaches serving Merlin Entertainment venues:

Coaches should set down and pick up passenger at bus stops on York Road southbound. No parking or waiting permitted
I have requested that Merlin advise groups of these restrictions as well.

Tour buses

Stands and temporary stops on Belvedere Road will be suspended for the above times. Services should use stop 17 on York Road as an alternative (no standing, parking or waiting).
It has not been possible to provide additional standing space during this time.

Author: Margaret

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