It has been
announced this week that the Olympic Flame will travel to Chatsworth on Friday
June 29 as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay tour of the region.
The torch will
be carried into the garden onto the south lawn for a photo opportunity against
the backdrop of the restored south façade of the house renewed with re-gilded
paintwork and sparklingly clean stonework. Visitors will also be able to see
the torch from the parkland being carried in front of the Bastion Wall in front
of the West Front of the House.
The Duke of
Devonshire said: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Olympic Flame to
Chatsworth. The relay is a fantastic way for us to share in the excitement of
the Olympics and is a great opportunity to showcase some of the most beautiful
landmarks across the country.”
David James,
Chief Executive of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, the area’s official
tourist board, added: “It’s great to see that, as well as taking in so much of
our varied and beautiful area, the detailed torch relay route includes some of
our premier tourist attractions, such as Chatsworth and the Heights of Abraham
in Matlock Bath.
“Excitement is
building as the torch relay draws ever closer, and we’re hoping that both local
people and visitors will make the most of this unique chance to enjoy the
pre-Olympic fun. We are encouraging local tourism businesses and attractions to
capitalise by offering special deals and promotions to bring people into the
area to join in the celebrations.”
An average of
115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame during its 8,000 mile
journey around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012
for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the
official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Schools across
the UK can now access free learning resources linked to the Olympic Torch Relay
through Get Set (london2012.com/getset), the official London 2012 education
programme. The activities are designed to help schools and colleges make the
most of the Relay by lining the route, and cheering on their local
Torchbearers. Resources include ideas for making Flame hats and shakers to
welcome the Flame, an assembly presentation to get the school behind a
Torchbearer and a film showing one Get Set network school's preparations for
the Relay.
Chatsworth
house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground opened on March 11 2012. For
more information and ticketing options including a 10 percent discount for
online booking, visit www.chatsworth.org
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