THE Queen's Baton Relay is headed through the Malvern Hills tomorrow.

The 16th official Birmingham 2022 relay is coming through the district on July 22, bringing together communities in the run up to the Commonwealth Games.

The baton will make its way from the Malvern Hills to the town via hang glider, before moving on to Upton and Worcester.

July 22 will see the baton in a number of places throughout the district including:

  • Upton upon Severn - Between 2.30pm-4pm there will be live music alongside Waterside to greet the Baton which is being brought over by the Severn Area Rescue Association from Upton Marina at approximately 3.13pm. The relay will continue through the town to Old Street.
  • Malvern Town Football Club – Right after the Baton goes up to the Worcestershire Beacon. You can see it up close as it arrives at HDanywhere Community Stadium at approximately 4.09pm. Between 3.45pm-4:30pm there will be football skills on the pitch from members of the club.
  • Great Malvern – Between 3.30pm-5pm, Church Street will be hosting street games run by Freedom Leisure, live music and performances to welcome the Baton into the town. The relay will start in Priory Park at approximately 4.19pm and finish at Belle Vue Island.

There will be road closures in place along Waterside and Lower High Street in Upton, and possible delays through the town centre as the Baton comes through. 

There will also be a road closure in place on Church Street in Great Malvern and possible delays in the surrounding roads as the Baton comes through.

Cllr Daniel Walton, portfolio holder for economic development and tourism, said: "The day is fast approaching where we welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay as part of a worldwide, historic event.

"We are excited to see communities come together to celebrate the arrival and showcase our beautiful district.

"We are asking the public to show their support by lining the streets to welcome the Baton and to join in with the activities on offer."

Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/queens-baton-relay for more information.