The Twilight Walk – London

St Mary’s, Wyndham Place, York St, London W1H 1PQ

Travelling by train 
St Mary’s is easy to reach from train stations that welcome rail services from across the UK. 

• Marylebone Station (Chiltern Railway) 
• London Euston (West Midlands and London Northwestern railways) 
• London St Pancras (East Midlands Trains, Eurostar, Southeastern and Thameslink) 

Travelling by tube 

The Twilight Walk London is easy to get to by tube, with three tube stations located within 10 minutes of the venue. 

• Marylebone Station – 5 minutes away (Bakerloo line) 
• Edgware Road – 6 minutes away (Bakerloo line) 
• Baker Street – 8 minutes away (Bakerloo line, Circle line, Hammersmith and City line. Jubilee line and Metropolitan line) 

Parking at The Twilight Walk London 
Although there is no parking available at St Mary’s, there are car parks nearby and paid street parking available.  

• NCP Marylebone Road – 170 Marylebone Road 
• CitiPark Bell Street – 5 Bell Street 

When you arrive, head to the registration desks and get checked in by our wonderful volunteers. 

3.00pm start time  

• Registration opens at 2:00pm and closes at 2:45pm. Please do not arrive before your chosen registration time. 
• Please have your Eventbrite ticket ready to scan at the registration area. 
• Walk starts at 3:00pm and waves will set off in 10-minute intervals. 
• The 10km walkers will start, followed by the 5km walkers. 

4:30 start time 

• Registration opens at 3:30pm and closes at 4:15pm. Please do not arrive before your chosen registration time. 
• Please have your Eventbrite ticket ready to scan at the registration area. 
• Walk starts at 4:30pm and waves will set off in 10-minute intervals. 
• The 10km walkers will start, followed by the 5km walkers. 

The option of hot drinks, refreshments and snacks will be available at the venue when you arrive.

This year we also have The Yorkie Wrap Co based at St Mary’s Church for the duration of the event. If you’re feeling peckish before you start or fancy a well-deserved bite after the walk, this food vendor can be found on the piazza outside.   

Our on route rest stop will be near The Serpentine where you can stop at Benugo’s Serpentine Bar & Kitchen who are supporting this event by offering anyone wearing a Twilight Walk t-shirt 25% discount on food and drink.*  You can refill your water bottles here too.

*alcohol not included   

The Twilight Walk London 2024 will start and finish at St Mary’s, Wyndham Place, York St, London W1H 1PQ. 

The 5km and 10km routes will follow the same start from St Mary’s Church towards Hyde Park, entering Hyde Park near Cumberland Gate. 

All walkers will continue through the park towards The Serpentine where they can stop at our rest stop at Benugo’s Serpentine Bar & Kitchen who are supporting this event by offering anyone wearing a Twilight Walk t-shirt 25% discount on food and drink.*  

Stop for a quick bite along the iconic Serpentine or take your food to go as you continue toward Wellington Arch. Keep an eye out or your ears open for our Sponsored Cheer Point hosted by Wickes who will be cheering you on as you go.  

Here our 5km and 10km walkers part ways, the 5km walkers turning back up though Hyde Park on their return journey while the 10km walkers continue under Wellington Arch and into Green Park.   

Next stop Buckingham Palace before heading into St James’s Park. From here walkers will head towards the very furthest point of the walk, catch a glimpse of Big Ben before circling St James’s Park and passing Horse Guards Parade.  

Walkers will exit St James’s Park onto the world famous The Mall as they make their return journey through Green Park, Hyde Park and back to St Mary’s Church.    

The whole route is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. There will also be public toilets, cafes and places to stop for refreshments or a break should you need to. 

There’ll be staff and volunteers on hand to guide you, keep you motivated and cheer you on as you walk alongside hundreds of others passionate about beating brain tumours faster! 

*alcohol not included   

From circus workshops to stilt walkers, face painters and Rock Choir – this year’s Twilight Walk is going to be one to remember! 

When you arrive, head to the registration desks and get checked in by our wonderful volunteers. 

Then, in the beautiful St Mary’s Church, you’ll find all our fascinating stands and workshops – like Meet the Research Team, where you’ll gain valuable insights into the research your funds are supporting. Or head downstairs to get stuck into arts and crafts, and even a circus workshop! 

We know it can be an emotional day, so members of our friendly and supportive team will be on hand to answer questions, introduce you to others, or simply chat and provide a listening ear.  
 

Need to get your hands on some more The Brain Tumour Charity merchandise? We’ll be selling our branded items at the start venue if you fancy grabbing yourself a beanie or hoodie.  

Need to grab a snack? There’ll be food vendors at St Mary’s Church. If you’re feeling peckish before you start or fancy a well-deserved bite after the walk, there’ll be food available from The Yorkie Wrap Co.  

What better way to end your walk and celebrate everyone’s achievement than by crossing the finish line, where you’ll be handed your Twilight Walk 2024 medal to the sound of Rock Choir! 

Yes! The Twilight Walk is for people of all ages and abilities. However, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

The route is suitable for wheelchair users, however please contact us prior to the event to notify us that you’re taking part in a wheelchair.

Both the 5km and 10km routes will have the same start and finish location. 

The 10km walkers will set off first followed by the 5km walkers. 

There’ll be a front walker for both the 5km and 10km distances, plus a middle walker and a back walker, to help everyone follow the correct route – but it will also be signposted and have supporting marshals. 

We recommend, if you are walking in a mixed distance group, that you all start together in the 5km group and then, at approx. 2.5km, the 5km group will loop back towards the finish line and the 10km group will continue on, before looping back through St James’s Park on the return route.    

The return route for both groups is along the same route through Hyde Park. Why not wait for your teammates’ return at the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, enjoy the stunning lake views and a well-earned treat before regrouping to walk back together? 

Yes, of course! If you’d like to meet and walk with others, there’ll be a meeting point arranged where you can meet others before the walk starts. 

In 2024, we will be making the first walking wave dog friendly so if you wish to bring your furry family members, register for the 3pm start time. Dogs must be kept on leads, and supervised at all times.