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THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 QUEEN’S BATON RELAY WILL VISIT NORTHWICH DURING ITS FINAL JOURNEY THROUGH ENGLAND THIS SUMMER.
The 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games this summer.

On Sunday 17 July, Northwich is one of the few selected areas in the North West to officially welcome the baton during its brief visit to the region.

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 7 October 2021 and has since visited Commonwealth nations and territories in Europe, Africa, Oceania.

On 2 June, the baton will spend four days in London, for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend, before resuming its international journey and returning to England on 4 July to commence a 25-day tour of the regions, culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on 28 July 2022.

Phil Batty, Director of Ceremonies, Culture & Queen’s Baton Relay, said: “The Queen’s Baton Relay is far more than just a journey. It symbolises connecting people from every corner of the Commonwealth and celebrates batonbearers who take on challenges. By the time the Baton returns to England for the final leg, 71 nations and territories will have already experienced the magic that comes with it. We hope communities across the country join the excitement, attend events near them, line the streets to cheer on our incredible batonbearers and celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.”