Our Route

Programme for the day, 17th September 2025.

Starting at the Norfolk Showground at 9am and ending at Carrow Road at 5pm.

Follow us on our journey throughout the day.

Please scroll down to see each individual stop and its activities.

  • Launch at the Norfolk Showground 08:30 - 09:00

    Our first leg of the journey begins here - hosted by Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association.

    We will be inviting the farming and rural community to join us for the start of the Baton of Hope’s journey.

    The Norfolk Food Hall will be open along with support organisations YANA and Norfolk and Waveney Mind.

    We are hoping that Lady Dannatt will accept the baton at the start with a short speech, then pass it onto the first Baton bearer who will transport it via tractor and trailer to the Sainsburys Centre via a parade of tractors lining the route out of Norfolk Showground.

  • Next we make a move onto the Visual Arts Centre located at the University of East Anglia’s Research Park.

    Provisional - a sculpture trail for everyone to enjoy.

  • Provisional Stop, details to be confirmed.

  • Norwich Samaritan’s hub.

    A mental health and suicide prevention safe haven, providing support to anyone in need.

  • Info spot for all charities and organisations involving mental health awareness and support.

    Music and entertainment provided.

    First Aid point for those in need.

    Rainbows of Hope Hearts provided by Remembering together CIC - Drop-in FREE craft activity. Join us to make rainbow-inspired hearts. Suitable for all ages and abilities (children must be accompanied by an adult).  Our team of volunteers will be available to listen and support if required.

  • A highlight for men’s mental health.

    Supported by local tattoo shops and other small businesses.

  • A landmark of our fine city.

    Paddington currently visiting.

  • Provisional Stop, details to be confirmed.

  • Our last stop is at the Norwich City Football Stadium.

    Our closing ceremony to end this event, featuring Invidia a beautiful Choir experience.