On Sunday 27th March, Oxford and Cambridge go head to head in the Boat Races. At the same time in London’s East End, the annual ‘Oxford vs. Cambridge’ Goat Race takes place. But which one should you go to? Here’s the low-down on each event, so you can make up your own mind.
Where:
Boat Race: Starts at Putney Bridge, ends at Mortlake.
Goat Race: Spitalfields City Farm
When:
Boat Race: The UK Women’s Boat Race is at 3.10pm and the UK Men’s Boat Race is at 4.10pm
Goat Race: 12.00pm-5.00pm
The Contenders:
Boat Race: A fine line-up of super-fit men and women. They’ve been training for months for this race. Oxford have won it for the past three years in a row, but Cambridge are hungry for it. Which university team will be victorious this year?
The Course:
Boat Race: A quick-paced and challenging four-and-a-quarter miles along the Thames, from Putney to Mortlake.
Cost:
Boat Race: Free
Goat Race: £13. All money goes to the Spitalfields City Farm.
Making a Day of It:
Boat Race: Enjoy a pint and a front row seat of the races at one of the pubs along the Thames’ race route. Many of them are putting up food stands and will have live entertainment.
Find more fun events to try in London this Easter weekend.