closeup of runners' feet on a cobbled street

The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games took place this summer between July and September. This was the first time since 1948 that the Olympic Games have been hosted in the UK, and only the third time ever.

The Olympic torch relay

The Olympic flame came to Cheltenham on Wednesday 23 May. The torch was carried through the town centre to Cheltenham Racecourse where a community celebration took place to mark this once in a lifetime event.

The day the Olympic Flame came to Cheltenham

Find out about the route the torch took through Cheltenham, and browse videos and pictures of the event

Olympic legacy

Funding for community groups to provide a lasting legacy for the games. BIDDING HAS NOW CLOSED