Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to tour Solihull on Tuesday 26 July

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will cover nearly the whole of the borough as part of the final stages of a route that has taken it across the world to Commonwealth nations and territories in Europe, Africa, and Oceania. The day will be marked by numerous community celebrations and events along the route.

The visit of the Queen’s Baton Relay to Solihull and the rest of the West Midlands region will be the culmination of a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games, providing the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement for Birmingham 2022.

As the Queen’s Baton Relay progresses around the borough it will be visible in most villages and towns, but the best places to experience the atmosphere will be the following community events:

North Solihull Sports Centre (morning)

Babbs Mill Park (morning)

Hampton in Arden Tennis Club (lunchtime)

Meriden Village Centre (afternoon)

Lavender Hall Park (afternoon)

Shirley Park (afternoon)

Jubilee Gardens (6PM)

Precise timings will be advertised closer to the date of the event

Full details of the route around Solihull, including the community events, a map and a list of places you can see the Queen’s Baton Relay can be found here or via www.visitsolihull.co.uk

Councillor Ian Courts, Leader of Solihull MBC said: “I’m so pleased that the Queen’s Baton Relay will be able to be seen by so many of our people in so many of our communities. The route around Solihull is the longest in the West Midlands which will mean that the Baton covers nearly every corner of the borough.  The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through beautiful open countryside and picturesque villages, through bustling and diverse towns, and past businesses both large and small that demonstrate the very best of the industrial strength and entrepreneurial spirit of which we are so proud here in Solihull.”

Councillor Karen Grinsell, Deputy Leader and the portfolio holder responsible for the Commonwealth Games said:

“The visit of the Queen’s Baton Relay to the borough will be a wonderful opportunity for the people of Solihull to be at the heart of a truly global event. We’re very proud of the part our borough is playing in the Commonwealth Games this summer, with the NEC being one of the key venues we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the Commonwealth to Solihull.  Having the Queen’s Baton Relay here so close to the start of the games themselves is going to be really exciting for the people and businesses of Solihull”

Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin DBE said: “The Queen’s Baton Relay symbolises hope, solidarity and collaboration across the Commonwealth at a time when it is needed most. It continues to inspire people wherever it goes and creates huge excitement for Birmingham 2022 as it journeys towards the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on July 28.”  

If you run a business in the borough or are a resident who would like more information about the Queen’s Baton Relay and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Solihull MBC is running a series of drop in sessions at locations across the borough. For more information go to https://visitsolihull.co.uk/event/commonwealth-games/

an indicative map of the route, along with further detail, is available for publication in this document – QBR LEAFLET_screens v2.pdf

For further detail, please contact George Elsby – George.elsby@solihull.gov.uk 07727171334

For more information on Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, please contact Rose Jackson, Communications Manager via rose.jackson@birmingham2022.com

Imagery and footage from the international Queen’s Baton Relay can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c2djp3ht3w6p0cd/AADLANtNcPkQ5_nQRoSAugG8a?dl=0

About the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities in every corner of the Commonwealth ahead of Birmingham 2022.

The Baton has already begun its epic journey across the Commonwealth, where it will have visited Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the Americas, it will return to England in July 2022 for the final countdown to the Commonwealth Games.

The Queen’s Baton will travel around England for 25 days, before the Relay officially ends at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on 28 July 2022. The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Games tradition that celebrates, connects and excites communities from across Commonwealth during the build up to the Games.

This collective journey will ignite hope, solidarity and collaboration for the next generation, with these stories leaving us all inspired to take on the challenges that matter most to us.

For more information, visit birmingham2022.com/qbr

About the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games   

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will be held from 28 July until 8 August 2022, will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to put the city, the region, and its people on the global stage.

The Games is already proving to be a catalyst for transformation across the West Midlands, attracting new investment and funding, creating jobs and apprenticeships for local people and new opportunities for local businesses, as well as accelerating projects that will ensure the region is ready to host a fantastic sports and cultural celebration.

Birmingham 2022 will be the Games for everyone, bringing people together from across Birmingham and the region, to provide a warm welcome to millions of visitors during the summer of 2022.

Find out more at www.birmingham2022.com

For more information contact the press office on press@solihull.gov.uk or 0121 704 6136.