Richmond upon Thames is certainly making the most of the 2012 Games. We have the Olympic cycling events on our doorstep, the Olympics Torch will be passing through the borough, and St Mary's University is the pre-training camp for the South African, Irish, Chinese and Japanese Olympic teams.
Important dates
Olympic Torch Relay passing through Richmond upon Thames:
24 and 27 July
- Men's Olympic Cycling Road Race: 28 July (10am-4.15pm)
- Women's Olympic Cycling Road Race: 29 July (12-4.15pm)
- Route Rehearsal for the Time Trial: 31 July (10am-12noon)
- Women's Time Trial: 1 August (12.30-1.45pm)
- Men's Time Trial: 1 August (2.15 - 4.05pm)
Olympic Games
27 July - 12 August 2012
Paralympic Games
29 August - 9 September 2012
You can buy your Richmond Olympic Badge from the Civic Centre in Twickenham. See details and map. Visit our souvenirs page for a bigger selection of Richmond items.
Go to Richmond Council's website for more information about the 2012 Olympic Games in Richmond.
Click on the map image on the left to see the map of Olympic routes in Richmond
Olympic volunteering opportunities in Richmond upon Thames
From the 24 July to 1 August Richmond upon Thames will be host to 2 Olympic torch visits and 4 Olympic cycling events. We are looking for Richmond VIPs (Volunteers in Partnership) to welcome visitors.
If you would like to help and volunteer please contact a.ivey@richmond.gov.uk, stating the day that you wish to assist or for more information.
Guided Walks - Blue Badge Guide
Celebrate Britain's Olympic, Paralympic and Sporting Heritage! Guided Walks in Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington with a sporting theme, plus a lot more - led by a professional London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
Did you know?
Royal Star and Garter Home in Richmond Hill was the site of the very first sports event using wheelchairs in 1923, preparing ground for the Paralympic Games. The photo above shows an archery match that took place there in September 1948. History of the Paralympic Games
