Olympic Torch
London 2012 has announced the detailed route the Olympic Torch will take in the summer of 2012.
The Olympic Torch route through Northumberland
The Olympic Flame will come within 10 miles of 95% of people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. It will enable local communities to shine a light on the best their area has to offer - including celebrations of local culture, breathtaking landscapes and dynamic urban areas.
On Thursday 14th June 2012 the Flame will enter Northumberland at Berwick upon Tweed and travel towards Bamburgh and then will arrive at Alnwick.
The Flame will arrive in Alnwick on 14th June 2012.
Northumberland County Council Chief Executive Steve Stewart said: "This really is fantastic news for the county and a once in a lifetime opportunity for everyone involved.
"This is a chance for Northumberland residents to show their support for the Olympics and to be a part of the excitement it brings to the world."
The Duchess of Northumberland said: "Given the national and international media interest that follows the Olympic torch procession, Alnwick and Northumberland will briefly have the world spotlight on it.
"I know that when the torch comes through Alnwick, the Olympic spirit will touch each and every one of us and it will be something we will all remember for years to come".
Evening Celebration
Northumberland County Council have organised an evening of celebration at Alnwick Castle. The evening promises to be a spectacular celebration of Northumberland and the Torch Relay.
Tickets are free and can be purchased at the Northumberland County Council website.
The Flame will then travel on 15th June 2012 through the following towns and villages;
Hipsburn
Warkworth
Amble
Ashington
Newbiggin-By-The-Sea
Ashington
Choppington
Morpeth
Hartford
Bedlington
Blyth
Other towns and villages in Northumberland will be visited by the Flame on 16th June 2012 and these are;
Prudhoe
Stocksfield
Hexham
Riding Mill
London 2012 have produced an
interative map
which shows each of 1,000+ cities, towns and villages the Flame will be carried through as well as the hosts for the evening celebrations around the country.
