Plan in advance as Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay proceeds through Shrewsbury
With just days to go until Shrewsbury hosts the Birmingham 2022 The Queen’s Baton Relay, final preparations are being made to guarantee events go without a hitch.
On Monday 18 July 2022 the Baton will arrive at Shrewsbury Sports Village, delivered by a Juno helicopter flown by aircrew from Number 1 Flying Training School, from RAF Shawbury. It is scheduled to arrive at 4.38pm.
The convoy will then travel in vehicles to the Flaxmill Maltings. From the Flaxmill Maltings the Baton will be transported on foot around the town by a team of 28 specially selected Batonbearers from across the region.
The procession route and all roads into the town centre will be closed from 4.30pm until 6.10pm, when the Relay will join the riverboat Sabrina from Victoria Quay.
The Queen’s Baton Relay – Shrewsbury route
People wanting to cheer the Batonbearers as The Queen’s Baton Relay makes its way across the town are encouraged to line the route from the Flaxmill Maltings.
The following roads along the route will be closed:
- St Michael’s Street
- Spring Gardens
- Castle Gates
- Castle Street
- St Mary’s Street
- Dogpole
- Wyle Cop
- High Street
- Mardol Head
- Shoplatch
- Bellstone
- Barker Street
- Mardol Quay
- Smithfield Road
- Roushill
- Raven Meadows
- Smithfield Road
- Victoria Quay
- Victoria Avenue
Details of all road closures can be found here: Interactive roadwork map – all works | Shropshire Council
Shropshire Council has teamed up with Energize Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, Shrewsbury BID, Shrewsbury Town Council and Shropshire Festivals to create a huge, free community celebration in The Quarry from 4pm to 9pm on the day.
Schools, sports clubs, arts organisations and local groups from across the county will be taking part in the festivities. Crowds can expect to be entertained with dance, arts, music and sports, and there will be food and drink stands showcasing local suppliers.
To find out more about the event and to reserve a free ticket visit: : The Queen’s Baton Relay and Shrewsbury Celebration Event Tickets, Mon 18 Jul 2022 at 16:00 | Eventbrite
People looking to take part in the celebrations are asked to make sure they arrive ahead of the closures and in time to park in town centre car parks.
The Park and Ride from Meole Brace and Oxon will be extended, with the last buses leaving no later than 10pm from Bellstone by The Loopy Shrew.
Please be aware that the bus station will not be accessible, or bus stops along the route, during the road closure period, and buses will be arriving and departing from the temporary bus terminals at New Park Road near Beacalls Lane, by Theatre Severn/Frankwell Island, or from Abbey Foregate Car Park, during the closure
Please check with your bus driver on the morning of travel for your pick up location if looking at a return journey in this timeframe, or contact your bus company: we will add further information prior to the event.
