The Paralympic Flame is coming to Camden

The Flame will enter the borough at 10.06am on Wednesday 29 August, as it travels from Outer Circle at the northern end of Regent’s Park via the St. Mark's Gate.

It then makes its way south along the Broadwalk, past the Ready Money Drinking Fountain before moving onto Chester Road and rejoining the Outer Circle.

Camden will be welcoming the Paralympic Torch Relay with an activity morning showcasing some of the great accessible sporting activities on offer in the borough.

Residents of all ages and abilities can watch demonstrations and join in with activities including football, volley ball and athletics. Activities will take place from 9-11.30am on Gloucester Green at the northern end of Regent’s Park, between St. Mark's Gate and the Ready Money Drinking Fountain.

Local groups include

• West Euston Partnership – providing adaptable bikes

• I Can Dance – provide dance and percussion performance around fountain during flame exchange

• Highgate Harriers – providing a range of athletics activities

• Two Touch Football – providing football demonstrations and participation

• Camden Sports and development team – providing a range of games and dance/movement activities.


For further information on the Paralympic Torch Relay in Camden, visit camden.gov.uk/torchrelay