Celebrating the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Oxford

Oxford's London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration & The Tree of Light

We are proud to announce that the famous Olympic torch will pass through Oxford on its 70 day, 8,000 mile tour around the UK.

Over the coming weeks we will ensure that our website is fully updated with details as they emerge on the torch route through the City and on the evening celebration event that is also planned so watch this space. You can find more information on our Olympic Torch Relay Event page.

Road Closures

A lists all roads in Oxfordshire that will be affected due to the torch relay can be downloaded below:

PDF icon Road closure notice (150kB PDF)

Stallholders at Olympic Torch Event

Visit our Stallholders page for details of how to apply to be a stallholder at the Olympic Torch Event in South Park on 9 July 2012.

More information

For more information on the journey of the Olympic Flame and the history of the torch please visit the London 2012 Olympics website.

Oxford Legacy Plan

We believe that the legacy comes from memories of the London 2012 Games and we are keen to create our own memories, right here in the heart of Oxford.

Further information on our 2012 Olympic Legacy can be found in our legacy plan:

PDF icon Oxford City Council 2012 Olympic Legacy Plan (930kB PDF)