Best places to watch the London Marathon

We take a look at some of the best spots to cheer on runners during the London marathon, from pubs to tower bridge.

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00:00 On April the 21st, around 50,000 ambitious runners, some professional, some hopefuls

00:08 and celebrities doing their bit for charity will be setting off on the London Marathon,

00:14 contributing to the charity loot of more than £1 billion raised since the first race in

00:19 1981. And there are sure to be plenty of spectators cheering on loved ones and just enjoying the

00:26 day out in the capital. But where are the best places to watch the London Marathon?

00:30 Well, we've put together a list of places you may want to head to. And if you're fancying

00:35 a pint by the River Thames, the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich is a good place to start,

00:40 seeing as it's very close to where the runners will begin their 26 mile journey. Now just

00:46 further down the road in South East London is the Mayflower Pub in Rotherhithe. This

00:51 is actually one of the most popular pubs in the capital and serving up both food and drinks.

00:56 It's also a great place to relax while watching others start to struggle. Now hopefully the

01:02 weather will be similar today and the sun will be out. And for those looking to be outside

01:07 as well in the thick of the action, Tower Bridge marks the halfway point. It's meant

01:11 to be one of the most atmospheric spots on the route and fans can cheer on from the sidelines

01:17 with a great view over the city. Now if you want to be close to the finish line, encouraging

01:23 runners to keep going as they approach the final straight, then the best place to be

01:27 is St James' Park. That will be a lot of fun. If you're supporting a runner on the day,

01:33 the best thing to do is to download the London Marathon app, which allows you to follow the

01:37 live progress of multiple runners so you'll know exactly where to stand and cheer on your

01:43 hero. For updates on the London Marathon and news from across the capital, make sure to

01:50 check out LondonWorld.com

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