Heritage Route 15 (Heritage Weekend) - London - 28th February 2026
Londoner Buses offer unique experiences aboard iconic Routemaster buses, blending British charm with exceptional service. From sightseeing tours to afternoon tea, every journey celebrates British heritage. They also use HVO biofuel to ensure sustainability. Heritage route 15 operates between Trafalgar Square and Tower Hill (normally operating a 30-minute service). On the 27th and 28th of February 2026, the company held its very first Heritage Weekend, inviting other buses to join them for a 15-minute operating service throughout the weekend. This unique event saw around six buses operating on Saturday, with many more joining the event on Sunday. The event allowed the chance to try and capture as many Routemasters as possible amongst various London landmarks.
RM1357 (357 CLT) arrives at Tower Hill to start the Heritage Route 15 operating day on the 28th February 2026.
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RM1357 (357 CLT) departs Tower Hill to start the Heritage Route 15 operating day through to Trafalgar Square on the 28th February 2026.
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JJD583D RML2583 arrived at Tower Hill, operating Heritage Route 15 on the 28th February 2026.
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JJD583D RML2583 arrived at Tower Hill, operating Heritage Route 15 on the 28th February 2026.
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London Boris Bus LTZ1391 Tower Hill 18th February 2026
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London Boris Bus LTZ1391 Tower Gateway 18th February 2026 and LKB648 - RTL453 at Tower Gateway.
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LKB648 - RTL453 at Tower Gateway 28th February 2026.
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JJD583D - RML2583 departs from Tower Gateway on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 to Trafalgar Square.
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650DYE - SRM3 - arrives at Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026 operating Hertiage Route 15 from Trafalgar Square.
650DYE - SRM3 - departs at Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026 operating Heritage Route 15 for Trafalgar Square
375 CLT-RM1357 28-02-26 Tower Hill
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357CLT - RM1357 arrives at Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15, passing 'All Hallows by the Tower' church.
ALD933B - RM1933 departs from Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 to Trafalgar Square.
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KLB648 - RTL453 arrives at Tower Gateway operating Heritage Route 15 on the 28th February 2026.
LKB648 - RTL453 passes St Pauls/ Ludgate Hill on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 to Trafalgar Square.
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650DYE - SRM3 - passes the Ye Old London Pub on the approach to St Paul's on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 from Trafalgar Square.
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ALD933B - RM1933 arrives at Ludgate Hill on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 from Trafalgar Square to Tower Hill.
JJD583D RML2583 pauses at St Paul's operating Heritage Route 15 on the 28th February 2026.
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357CLT - RM1357 passes St Pauls operating on the 28th February 2026 operating Hertiage Route 15.
JJD583D - RML2583 departs St Paul's heading for Trafalgar Square. 357CLT RM1357 heads for Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026.
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KLB648 - RTL453 Passes St Paul's on the 28th February 2026, operating heritage route 15 to Tower Hill.
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650DYE - SRM3 AND KLB648 RTL453 are pictured at St Pauls on the 28th February 2026 while operating Heritage Route 15.
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650DYE - SRM3 departs St Pauls on the 28th February 2026 with Heritage Route 15 to Trafalgar Square.
ALD933B RM1933 arrives at St Paul's on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 to Trafalgar Square.
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ALD933B RM1933 departs from Trafalgar Square on the 28th February 2026, operating Heritage Route 15 to Tower Hill.
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KLB648 RTL453 departs from Charing Cross to begin its journey from Trafalgar Square back to Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026.
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KLB648 RTL453 circles around Trafalgar Square, to form the next service back to Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026 while operating Heritage Route 15.
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KLB648 RTL453 starts its journey from Trafalgar Square back to Tower Hill on the 28th February 2026, passing along The Strand.
357CLT - RM1357 passes The Adephi Theatre on The Strand, showing 'Back to the Future' on the 28th February 2026. The Routemaster is operating a Tower Hill - Trafalgar Square Heritage Route 15 service.
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357CLT - RM1357 passes The Adephi Theatre on The Strand showing 'Back to the Future' on the 28th February 2026. The Routemaster is operating a Tower Hill - Trafalgar Square Heritage Route 15 service.
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JJD583D - RML2583 is pictured on The Strand passing 'Paddington the Musical' on the 28th February 2026 heading for Trafalgar Square.
Extra Buses:
Walking around London it's not uncommon to come across and old routemaster still operating but in a modified role. Once the lifeblood of public transport in London, the Routemaster has continued its iconic status as 'The Bus of London'. Many now operate sight seeing tours, Afternoon Tea Tours, Night Tours, and special themed events. It's worth keeping your eyes peeled to capture some of the additional buses which still operate in the capital on a daily basis.
The Harry Potter magic bus joined Londoner buses late on the 28th February for evening services. It was also captured on the Embankment operating T1 Tours of London on Friday 27th. RLM2681 (SMK681F) and RM1799 (ALD979B) on Victoria Embankment 26th February 2026. T1 Tours of London.
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Walking the streets of London you never know what you might see. 790DYE - RM1790, 26th February 2026, Paddington Afternoon Tea.
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ALD979B RM1979 Tower Gateway operating T1 Tour of London on the 28th February 2026.
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Great British Tea Bus working route T1 from Embankment WLT871 - RM871 passes St Paul's on the 28th February 2026.
Great British Tea Bus working route T1 from Embankment WLT871 - RM871 passes St Pauls on the 28th February 2026.
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Brigit's Bakery AEC Routermaster JSJ 747 was new in November 1959 as VLT 84, London Transport RM84. It was subsequently extended to become 'ERM84' and saw service with Lothian in Edinburgh when initially retired from London. Now serving as the Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus, it was seen at St Pauls on the 28th February 2026.
JJD527D - RML2527 passes St Pauls on the 28th February 2026, operating a Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus.
JJD579D (RML2579) passes Charing Cross on the 28th February 2026 with a Monopoly Bakery Tea Tour.
Bakerloop Buses LF20XNK (EE40) and (EE46) are pictured at London Waterloo with Boris Bus LTZ1712 arriving with a No.68 to Euston on the 26th February 2026.