Canterbury will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay on Thursday 7 July as it makes its way around the UK ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer. The baton will be carried by a number of baton holders on a route across the city, concluding with a community event within the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. Canterbury City Council is leading the organisation of the Canterbury section of the baton relay and is working on a series of complementary events, potentially around sport and music, to coincide with its time in the city. More details will be confirmed in due course. Find out more about the Queen’s Baton Relay.