Torch Relay

SATURDAY 14 JULY 2012

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 Southampton.

The Olympic Flame will travel nearly 4 miles through the city starting from Town Quay, travelling to the iconic Bargate and taking a lap around St Mary’s Stadium at the Marcus Leibher Memorial match and ending with the celebration at Mayflower Park.

Where is the Flame going and what celebrations are planned?

Along the route

17:41 ferry forecourt
17:41 Bugle St
17:45 Hamtun St
17:45 Castle Way
17:46 West St
17:46 High St
17:49 Above Bar Street (15 min stop for Coca-Cola entertainment)
18:08 New Rd
18:10 Palmerston Road
18:14 Houndwell Place
18:16 A33 Evans St
18:17 St Mary's St
18:17 Chapel Rd
18:21 Granville Street
18:21 Stanford Street
18:22 Malborough Street
18:24 St Mary's Stadium Entrance
18:25 Pitch Side
18:27 St Mary's Stadium Entrance
18:28 Marine Parade
18:32 Chapel Road
18:35 St Mary Street
18:36 A33 Evans St
18:37 Houndwell Pl
18:39 Queensway
18:42 Bernard Street
18:44 High Street
18:47 A3057 Town Quay
18:49 Mayflower Park approach lane
18:49 Mayflower Park

For full details of the route please see the map below. As this is a live event, the times above are approximate.

Evening celebration event

Where: Mayflower Park, Southampton
When: Saturday 14th July 2012
Times: 4pm – 7.45pm
Cost: Free our event is not ticketed although we can accommodate a maximum capacity of 15,000 people in Mayflower Park

Community Celebration
Performances include Woodlands Community School and Art Asia Dhol Drummers as well as an additional act.

Presenting Partners
Each of the 3 presenting partners, Lloyds TSB, Coca Cola and Samsung will be providing entertainment including; circus acts, dancing and live music from our headline act Wretch 32.

The Olympic Torch is due to arrive at 6.50pm in Mayflower Park, for the lighting of the cauldron ceremony. This will be followed by a spectacular performance from Art Asia and other acts.

The BBC will be covering the event and the celebrations will be broadcast live via your red button and online.

How will this impact on me if I wish to spectate or use the routes?

We are working with LOCOG, the Police and other partners on the detail of how the event will work. We are looking to minimise any disruption to businesses or the public.

We are all keen to support the Olympic Torch Relay and for people to turn out and support our local Torchbearers to celebrate the passage of the Torch and herald the forthcoming Games.

When further information is available we will post this here and advise local media.

Impact on businesses

Together with our partners, we will work with local businesses to keep them informed of the temporary impact of the Relay. We are expecting a greater footfall in the area on the day, which obviously has potential benefits for local businesses and the city of Southampton.

Unauthorised marketing

The success of the Torch Relay is dependent on the invaluable contribution of all LOCOG's presenting partners and supporters that are vital to making the Relay happen and in meeting the costs of staging the event.

LOCOG is obliged to the International Olympic Committee to protect the Olympic and London 2012 brands, and to commercial partners to protect their investment from unauthorised marketing. They do this by educating people and businesses so that they do not inadvertently engage in unauthorised marketing and, where necessary, by enforcing the legal rights they have available to them - which they are committed to doing in a proportionate and pragmatic manner.

For more information on LOCOG's Olympic and Paralympic Brand Protection Guidelines, please visit their website at London 2012 Brand Protection.

This page will be updated as and when more information is available.

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