The Olympic Torch Relay is organised by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Olympic Games: 27 July-12 August 2012
Paralympic Games: 29 August – 9 September 2012
Lit in Greece, the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK on 18 May 2012. Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers and helps to shine the light on the whole of the UK as it makes its way across the UK on a 70-day journey.
Here in Cornwall, we will be hosting day one of this memorable event!
What happens?
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the London 2012 Olympic Flame carried by some of the inspirational people who have been selected as Torchbearers, many of whom will be from Cornwall.
The Flame will be seen when it is being carried by Torchbearers through the chosen towns and villages. In between the communities it will be transported by vehicle which will be impressive in itself as the convoy accompanying the Flame will be 150 metres long and will include promotional vehicles for Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung, the three Presenting Partners of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Where is the Flame going?
On Saturday 19 May 2012 the Olympic Torch Relay will start it’s journey around the UK, travelling through Cornwall from Land’s End to Plymouth where the first of the evening celebrations takes place. The Flame will be carried by Torchbearers in the following towns and villages in Cornwall.
Land’s End
Sennen
Newlyn
Penzance
Marazion & St Michael’s Mount
Rosudgeon
Ashton
Breage
Helston
Falmouth
Truro
Newquay
St Stephen
Trewoon
St Austell
The Eden Project
Stenalees
Bugle
Lanivet
Bodmin
Liskeard
Saltash
Celebrating the Torch Relay in Cornwall
On Saturday 19 May 2012 a variety of additional activities are being planned by each of the towns on route to celebrate this exciting event.
The information on the timing of the Relay and all the activities taking place in Cornwall will be updated on this page - when confirmed or released.
For more information of the Olympic Torch Relay across the UK please visit:
http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/
Inspired by the Olympic Games, Cornwall will be celebrating 2012 with a wide variety of events, ranging from new and exciting sporting events, our annual greats, to a range of Olympic themed activities and exhibitions. These events take place throughout the year.
For the latest news on Olympic Torch Relay activities across the UK visit http://www.london2012.com/news