The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit County Durham during its final journey through England ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games.
On Thursday 14 July, County Durham will officially welcome the Baton. The Queen’s Baton Relay will start at the top of Claypath in Durham City, before heading into Market Place and then visiting Palace Green at Durham Cathedral. The Baton will then be carried back on to South Bailey and across Prebends Bridge then go via the River Wear where the Baton will be taken by Durham Amateur Rowing Club from the Durham School boat landing to The Racecourse.
The best viewing points for seeing the baton in Durham City will be Palace Green, Prebends Bridge and the Racecourse.
Following this, the convoy will travel to Seaham. The procession will start at North Terrace, heading past the Tommy statue before ending at Vane Tempest Car Park.
Times (please note they are subject to change)
Durham City
Claypath: 3.01pm
Prebends Bridge: 3.24pm
The Racecourse: 3:39pm
