Torch Relay in Camden - but not NW6/ 2!

Today's Press release from Camden Council

Camden’s exciting Olympic Torch Relay celebrations revealed

With one of London’s most happening high streets, spectacular performances from the best of Camden’s home-grown talent and iconic backdrops like Camden Lock  and St Pancras International there is nowhere but Camden to see the Olympic Torch Relay.

The Olympic Flame’s route through Camden on 26 July takes in the best of the borough. It all kicks off with a mass choir corridor singing out the torch at our launch event at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm Road at 6.45am.

The flame will then be carried by  torch bearers through buzzy Camden Town via Camden High Street – one of the world’s most visited tourists attractions with its world famous Camden Markets and renowned music venues from the Electric Ballroom to Koko – through St Pancras Gardens onto Regent’s Canal and into Granary Square and St Pancras International.

There is nothing like cheering on Torch Relay runners to whet the appetite for an Olympic sized breakfast and there will be lots of cafes and restaurants open along the route to refuel before heading into work or into the rest of your day.

Camden Council is also hosting celebrations along the route where residents and visitors can catch the Torch Relay and stay for entertainment from some of our top local artists.

Cllr Tulip Siddiq, Camden Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture said: “Nowhere is more exciting than Camden and that’s why it’s got to be the top spot to see the torch relay. We want all Camden people to join in on the day. We already know what a unique and exciting place Camden is and we also want to welcome  visitors from across London and beyond to join us to see for themselves what Camden has to offer.”

Camden’s Torch Relay Launch – 6.45am

We will be celebrating the start of the torch relay in Camden with a launch event at the Roundhouse. A mass choir will join the Roundhouse choir to sing out the torch as it starts its journey through Camden at 6.45am.

Community Breakfast 7am – 10 am

See the torchbearer and enjoy a community breakfast in St Pancras Gardens. The torch is set to arrive at this fun-filled celebration at 7.10am. Stay for craft workshops and entertainment from dance and music performances to a tai chi demonstration

Hear from Camden’s stars of the future 7am – 9.45am

Discover some of Camden’s young emerging artists at a musical celebration in Granary Square. Enjoy Camden Youth Choir, performances from David Craise and band and a water based performance spectacular from Akademi. The torch is expected to arrive at about 7.30am.

Catch some of Camden’s best loved acts 7am – 9:45am

Rounding off the morning's celebrations is a musical extravaganza in St Pancras International. Stop by to see professional performers including The Damon Brown Jazz Band, The Exhibitionists and Dance United, plus a presentation from Greenwood Dance Troupe There will also be an extra special performance from a surprise guest band. Catch the torch here at about 7.35am.

All events are accessible. There will also be a dedicated accessible Torch Relay viewing area on the island opposite Morning Crescent Underground station at the junction of Camden High Street with Crowndale Road.

The next day, on 27 July, the torch relay will make its way to the Olympic Stadium for the lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremony, signifying the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.