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Last updated 14 October 2026.
Below shows future protests and events that police and/or social media have highlighted as potentially taking place within our BID area. As with all such events, some may not take place and others may change timings, dates and locations, with this information being intended as an indicative guide only to help assist local businesses with forward planning.
As and when we receive further details from the police, we will update nearer the time.
In October there will be 3 weekend directional closures on the A40 Westway between the Westway roundabout and the Marylebone Flyover with signed diversions in place. The closures are planned as follows:
If bad weather prevents the work, TfL will run the closures on the weekend of 16 October (Eastbound direction).
These are part of an ongoing programme of renewal works for the A40, with TfL advising to allow more time for journeys, consider alternative routes and check with TfL Traffic status page before you travel.
We are reminding our members and local residents to be vigilant following a recent increase in cycle and e-bike enabled phones snatches in the BID area. Read more about the actions and tactics police are taking, common methods used by offenders, how to report the crime if you are a victim of phone snatch, and how you can protect yourself against it.
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Please remind staff to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity by dialling 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency).
This annual family run/walk in Hyde Park is taking place with estimated numbers attending c.7,000.
The Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 11 October, involving a 13.1 mile run with a route that covers Hyde Park, Green Park, St James Park & Kensington Gardens with up to 17,000 runners taking part. Some roads in The Royal Parks and Westminster will be closed for the event to take place, with all road closures agreed in advance with Westminster City Council and Transport for London.
Due to the road closures, multiple buses will be on diversion on Sunday 11 October from 5.30am to 4pm and includes the following buses: 2, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 36, 38, 52, 74, 87, 88, 91, 137, 139, 148, 159, 176, 390 and 453. For more information please visit the TfL Plan a Journey page.
Social media is showing this event, starting from 10.30am at Marble Arch.
This monthly event is taking place from 1pm, with a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Marble Arch will be closed between 10pm and 5pm on Sunday 4 October and Monday 5 October to allow for the installation of this years Christmas Lights. Any business requiring access during this period for deliveries can contact and liaise directly with the contractor involved (Fews – 07766 407731).
This annual one-day open water swimming event is taking place in the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park, with over 6,000 attendees expected. The only road that will be closed during the event is Serpentine Road in Hyde Park and full details of this event can be found on the Swim Serpentine webpage.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this march, starting from Hyde Park Corner at 2pm and heading to Lincoln’s Inn Fields via Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Police currently estimate numbers expected to attend as c.100.
Social media is showing a march and rally, starting at 2pm from Downing Street with the route to Marble Arch shown as via Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly and Oxford Street.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this protest and march. At the time of writing the route has been given as from Speakers Corner to Trafalgar Square, via Oxford Street. Police currently have no estimate for the total numbers expected to attend.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this march, with the start and end locations having changed from those originally planned and will now be a circular route starting and ending in Hanover Square. Meeting up point at Hanover Square Gardens is from 11am, with the march planned to commence from midday and the route given as Oxford Street; Marble Arch; Park Lane; Curzon St; Piccadilly; Piccadilly Circus; Regent St; Oxford Circus; Oxford St and back to Hanover Square Gardens. Police estimate numbers taking part as c.2,000, with traffic and travel disruption possible and a proportionate policing plan in place.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this march, setting up at Marble Arch from 7am, with the march planned to commence from 4.30pm and the route given as Edgware Road to Paddington Green. There will be temporary holds by stewards on the following roads: Bayswater Road, Seymour Street, Connaught Street, Kendal Street, Burwood Place, Sussex Gardens, Star Street, St Michaels Street, Praed Street, Harrow Road (under the A40 Flyover), Newcastle Place and Church Street. Once reaching Paddington Green they will stop for religious speeches and a ceremony which will conclude by 6.30pm. Police estimate numbers taking part as up to c.1,000, with traffic and travel disruption likely and a proportionate policing plan in place.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this march, setting up at Marble Arch from 11.30am, with the march planned to commence from approx. 3pm and the route given as southbound (single lane) on Park Lane, then back up northbound (single lane) on Park Lane, returning to Marble Arch at approx. 5.30pm. Clear up at Marble Arch is expected to be completed by 8pm. Police estimate numbers taking part as up to c.3,000, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this march, with the route from Speakers Corner to the Pakistani High Commission going via Park Lane, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge. Police estimate numbers taking part as up to c.3,000, with traffic and travel disruption likely due to dynamic road closures. A proportionate policing plan is in place.
Social media shows this running event, comprising 5km and 10km routes, taking place in Hyde Park this Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm. At the time of writing there are no estimates for potential numbers attending.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this event being held at Marble Arch. Police estimate numbers taking part as c.1,000.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
Night time resurfacing works on the Park Lane Northbound carriageway between Hyde Park Corner and Grosvenor Gate continue until Friday 7 August, with all noisy works completing by midnight.
Works are taking place between 10pm and 5am each night with the closure lifted during the day. Park Lane southbound will remain open throughout the works.
Traffic diversions will be in place with the following bus routes affected – 2, 6, 13, 23, 36, 74, 137, N137, 148, N2, N32, N74 and 390.
Following a bus fire at Westbourne Park beneath the A40 Westway, works on the A40 continue, two westbound lanes of the A40 Westway have now been reopened between Marylebone Flyover and the Westway Roundabout. Transport for London’s (TfL) structural engineers are continuing to assess the flyover and confirm it is safe to fully re-open. TfL will share more information as soon as they can.
TfL are advising to allow more time for journeys, consider alternative routes and check with TfL Traffic status page before you travel.
The Metropolitan Police have provided details for this event, with the route from Trafalgar Square to Hyde Park going via Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Bond Street and Marble Arch. Police estimate numbers taking part as c.200.
The last World Cup matches are taking place on Saturday (third place play off) with kick-off at 10pm and then the Final taking place on Sunday with kick off at 8pm. Edgware Road is expected to be busy before, during and after the matches. The Metropolitan Police and Westminster City Council have conducted engagement visits to Edgware Road premises, with a proportionate policing plan in place across the area.
The France v Morocco World Cup quarter-final match will take place tonight, with kick-off at 9pm. Edgware Road is expected to be particularly busy before, during and after the match, with increased footfall and crowds gathering at local venues showing the game.
Businesses are advised to remain vigilant, ensure staff are aware of the potential increase in activity, and report any concerns to the Street Team on 07825 750777 / 07852 566122. Remember, in an emergency or if a crime is in progress, please dial 999.
Police have provided details for this march, with the route from Richmond Terrace given as via Oxford Street and Park Lane. Police estimate numbers attending as c.200 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
BST Hyde Park runs until 12 July, with all concerts finishing by 10.30pm. On 10, 11 and 12 July, Park Lane will be closed to traffic from 9pm to 11.45pm. During this time, bus routes 2, 6, 13, 23, 36, 74, 137, 148 and 390 will be on diversion. Within Hyde Park, all roads will also be closed. You can download the access map here.
Following a bus fire at Westbourne Park beneath the A40 Westway, the A40 is closed westbound between the Marylebone Flyover and the Westway Roundabout. Transport for London’s (TfL) structural engineers are continuing to assess the flyover and confirm it is safe to re-open. TfL will share more information on when the road is expected to re-open as soon as they can.
A signed diversion route is in place with TfL advising to allow more time for journeys, consider alternative routes and check with TfL Traffic status page before you travel.
Roads busier than usual due to the Westway closure are the Harrow Road approach to the flyover; Old Marylebone Road and Chapel Street.
Additionally, during this closure TfL are running reduced services on 23, 295 and 452 bus routes.
Police have provided information for this static demonstration at Marble Arch. Police estimate numbers attending as c.150 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information for this annual procession, forming up at Richmond Terrace from midday, then proceeding to Speakers Corner in Hyde Park via Whitehall; Pall Mall; Piccadilly; Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane. Police estimate numbers attending as up to c.3,000 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place, with static and dynamic road closures in place and traffic/travel disruption expected.
Police have provided information for this annual event, forming up at Marble Arch from 7am, then setting off at 4pm to Richmond Terrace via Oxford Street; Regent Street; Pall Mall; Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Police estimate numbers attending as c.1,000 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Social media details this march, shown as forming up at The Crimean War memorial on Waterloo Place and then proceeding to Holland Park via Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch. At the time of writing Police do not have any estimate on likely numbers attending.
Police have provided information for this march, forming up at Downing Street from midday, then setting off at 1pm and proceeding to the Iranian Embassy via Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Marble Arch, Park Lane and Hyde Park Corner. Police estimate numbers attending as c.200, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information for this demonstration at Marble Arch from 1pm and estimate numbers attending as c.100.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
Police have provided information for this annual procession, forming up at Park Lane (southbound) from midday, then setting off at 2pm and proceeding to Trafalgar Square via Park Lane, Piccadilly, Haymarket and Cockspur Street. Police estimate numbers attending as up to c.10,000 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place, with road closures and traffic/travel disruption expected.
Police have provided information for this march, forming up at Marble Arch from 12.30pm, then setting off at 1pm and proceeding to Whitehall via Oxford Street and Regent St. Police estimate numbers attending as up to c.500.
Police have provided information for this procession, forming up by Park Lane/Hyde Park, then setting off proceeding to Trafalgar Square via Piccadilly. Police estimate numbers attending as up to c.6,000.
There are two large marches taking place on Saturday 16 May, neither of which are within our BID area, however will result in road closures across central London, including Park Lane southbound from approx. 1pm. The full set of road closures commence from 6am to 1.15pm, with all times listed subject to change if required for operational reasons, though will be re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so. Transport and traffic disruption is likely and there will be proportionate policing plans in place.
The State Opening of Parliament will be taking place on Wednesday 13 May and there will also be a rehearsal on Tuesday 12 May. Below is a map which shows the road closures that will be in place for both events. Expected closure timings are as follows:
Whilst the A40 between the Westway Roundabout and the Marylebone Flyover has now re-opened, some small-scale weekend closures at the Westway Roundabout continue until the beginning of June. From 10pm Friday nights to 5am Monday mornings on the following weekends:
The Marylebone Flyover will be open during these weekend closures. There will be no closures on May Bank Holiday weekends.
For more information or to check further details please visit the TfL website.
Police have provided information on this march from 11am to 2.30pm with estimated numbers c.250. The proposed route starts at Marble Arch, then via Park Lane and concluding at the Cenotaph, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this event with the meeting point being given as Marble Arch and a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this annual event in Hyde Park, which is part of an international movement to protest against the illegality of cannabis. It is an unauthorised event that generally attracts a large number of people who usually have a ‘smoke off’ at 4.20pm, with Police having a proportionate policing plan in place.
The London Landmarks Half Marathon will take place in Central London for up to 20,000 participants on Sunday 12 April 2026.
Rolling and fixed road closures are happening throughout the day which are likely to cause localised traffic disruptions, with key details shown here. During the road closures no vehicle or bicycle access will be available.
A number of bus route diversions will be in place – please visit tfl.gov.uk to plan your journey. Emergency services and pedestrian access will be facilitated throughout.
Road closures and their closure times are available here.
Work has now commenced at Marble Arch to bring the Arts Theatre to its temporary home at Marble Arch. Construction will take place over the next six to eight weeks.
Police have provided information on this march from 9am to 4.30pm with estimated numbers between 1,000 to 1,500. The proposed route starts at Marble Arch along Edgware Road, concluding at the Hilton London Metropole hotel. A proportionate policing plan will be in place.
Police have provided information on this march, assembling from 12pm on the southbound carriage of Park Lane, departing at approximately 1pm via Piccadilly and Haymarket to Trafalgar Square. A rally will follow in Trafalgar Square from 2pm to 6pm, including speeches, entertainment and music. At the time of writing police have no estimate on likely numbers attending. A proportionate policing plan will be in place.
Police have provided information on this rally at Marble Arch and estimate likely numbers attending as c.150 with a proportionate policing plan in place.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
Police have provided information on this rally at Marble Arch. Police estimate likely numbers attending as c.500 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Resurfacing works will take place between 9 March and 13 March, with works being completed overnight. Transport for London have advised that during works the following road and bus stop suspensions will be in place:
9 March to 11 March from 8pm to 5am:
11 March to 13 March from 8pm to 5am:
The latest up to date information will be available at Plan a journey – Transport for London or via the TfL Go app.
The A40 between the Westway Roundabout and the Marylebone Flyover has now re-opened.
Some small-scale weekend closures at the Westway Roundabout will be in place from 24 April until the beginning of June. From 10pm Friday nights to 5am Monday mornings on the following weekends:
The Marylebone Flyover will be open during these weekend closures. There will be no closures on May Bank Holiday weekends.
For more information or to check further details please visit the TfL website.
The next phase of works involves the replacement of five joints on the A40 Westway and Marylebone Flyover. The nature of the works means the carriageway can’t be reopened until the work is complete, therefore the Westway is now closed in both directions until works are completed.
This has resulted in a full closure of the Westway and Marylebone Flyover, in both directions concurrently, as shown in red on the below map. Eastbound and Westbound traffic is diverted via the slip roads shown in blue (eastbound) and purple (westbound).
Works continue through to late April with hours of work 24hrs a day, 7 days a week until completion. Further details can be found on the TfL website.
Police have provided information on this march and estimate likely numbers attending as c.200 with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this event and estimate likely numbers attending as c.250 with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this rally and procession and estimate likely numbers attending as c.2,000 with a proportionate policing plan in place. Local transport and travel disruption is likely on and around the route.
Police have provided information on this rally and procession, planned to start at Downing Street with the route to the Iranian Embassy given as via Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Marble Arch, Park Lane and Knightsbridge. Police estimate likely numbers attending as up to c.2,000 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place. Local transport and travel disruption is likely on and around the route.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
On Sunday 15 February the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run will return to Central London for its 11th year. Thousands of participants are expected with the 10km route shown below, along with key affected roads and their closure times. A number of bus diversions will be in place – please visit www.tfl.gov.uk to plan your journey.
Police have provided information on this protest, planned to meet up at Hyde Park Corner and march through the local area and central London. At the time of writing Police have no details on the planned route nor expected numbers attending, though will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this protest, believed to be marching from Marble Arch to Downing Street via Park Lane and Piccadilly. At the time of writing Police have no details on estimated numbers attending, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this protest, believed to be marching between Sheldon Square and Marble Arch. At the time of writing Police have no details on the planned route and estimate numbers attending as c.70, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Social media details this planned event, with the meeting point shown as Marble Arch from 1pm and then marching to Trafalgar Square. Police are aware though at the time of writing have no details on planned route, nor likely numbers attending. A proportionate policing plan will be in place.
Police have provided information on this march, planned to meet at Russell Square from midday, with the route given as via Southampton Row, Kingsway, Aldwych, Strand and Trafalgar Square. At the time of writing Police have no estimate on likely numbers attending, though will have a proportionate policing plan in place. Local transport and travel disruption is possible on and around the route.
Social media details this planned march, meeting at Marble Arch from midday, and setting off at 1pm. Police are aware though at the time of writing have no details on planned route, nor likely numbers attending. A proportionate policing plan will be in place
Westminster City Council in partnership with Transport for London, is delivering a new cycle route, Cycleway 43, connecting Hyde Park with the existing facilities at Gloucester Place.
Cycling and safety improvement works are being undertaken from Bayswater Road through Stanhope Place, Connaught Square, Porchester Place, Portsea Place, and Kendal Street to George Street.
The works are being undertaken in a number of phases, the latest which include that from 20 February 2026 Connaught Square will be fully closed between Connaught Square west and Portsea Place for two weeks. This is to complete the drainage connection and details will be sent to local resident and businesses via letter. Full details of all scheme works can be found by visiting the website here C43 Cycleway – Commonplace
Police have provided information on this protest, believed to be meeting up at Marble Arch from midday. At the time of writing Police currently have no estimate on numbers attending, nor any potential route, though will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Social media details a planned demonstration by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign outside Barclays Bank, 127 Edgware Road, from 11am to 1pm.
To allow for the removal of last year’s Christmas Lights, Oxford Street (from Orchard Street to Marble Arch) will be closed on Thursday 8 January between 10pm and 5am. If you do require access during this period for deliveries, the contractor (Field & Lawn) can be contacted on 01179801120.
Police have provided information on this protest, meeting up at Church Street and then marching to Marble Arch via Edgware Road. Police estimate numbers attending as c.250 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Winter Wonderland is open to the public until 1 January (closed on Christmas Day). As each year, this will increase footfall and traffic around Park Lane and the Marble Arch district. The 2025 Winter Wonderland map can be found here.
Police have provided information on this protest, meeting up at Marble Arch from midday. Police estimate numbers attending as c.200 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Regent Street will be pedestrianised between 2pm and 9pm on Saturday 6 December as part of a car-free day of Christmas shopping. The road closure will be between Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus from 2pm to 9pm and the full operational closure from 7am to 11:59pm. Transport for London (TfL) advises that bus routes that usually use this section of Regent Street will be diverted onto adjacent roads such as Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place. Specific details of bus changes can be found on the TfL website.
Police have provided information on this static event and estimate numbers attending as c.150.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with attendance estimated at around 100 people and a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
At the time of writing, police are still in dialogue with event organisers about the demonstration route to Whitehall from 1pm. Police currently estimate numbers attending as up to 7,000 and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this protest, meeting up at Marble Arch from 1pm. At the time of writing Police currently have no estimate on numbers attending, nor any potential route though will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this march, meeting up at Marble Arch from 1pm, then heading to the Iranian Embassy with the route given as via Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge. Police currently have no estimate on numbers attending and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this circular march, meeting up at Marble Arch then moving off with the route given as Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Pall Mall, Green Park Station, Hyde Park Corner and returning to Marble Arch. Police estimate numbers attending as c.2,000 with a proportionate policing plan in place.
This semi-regular event is taking place from 1pm, with attendance estimated at around 100 people and a proportionate policing plan in place. Previous events have sometimes attracted large numbers of supporters and counter protests.
Police have provided information on this event taking place at Marble Arch from 1pm, with attendance expected to be approximately 30 people.
Social media details a planned march by UKIP from the London Oratory, Brompton Road to Speakers Corner/Marble Arch, plus a counter protest by Stand Up to Racism at Hyde Park Corner. Times given are from 1pm, with the march commencing from 1.45pm. A proportionate policing plan is in place.
These protests have been confirmed as taking place, with police imposing conditions on both protests.
For the UKIP protest, police require anyone taking part to stick to the route shown below, with further conditions imposed covering the form up and post march assembly.
In addition, anyone taking part in the Stand Up to Racism protest must not assemble in the area shown below.
Police have provided information on this march, meeting up at Marble Arch from 1pm, then heading to Whitehall with the route given as via Oxford Street, Charing Cross Road, Shaftesbury Avenue, Haymarket and Cockspur Street. Police currently have no estimate on numbers attending and will have a proportionate policing plan in place.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 12 October and will have up to 17,000 runners. Some roads in The Royal Parks and Westminster will be closed for the event to take place, with all road closures agreed in advance with Westminster City Council and Transport for London.
For more information on closures, please see the map below and details here.
This annual family run/walk in Hyde Park is taking place with estimated numbers attending c.7,000.
Police have provided information on this march, meeting up at Marble Arch from 10am, then moving off at 11.30am with the route given as Cumberland Gate, Bayswater Road and returning to Marble Arch. Police estimate numbers attending as c.300, with a proportionate policing plan in place.
Police have provided information on this event at Hyde Park, though at the time of writing they have no estimate on likely numbers attending.
