In less than a week before Warrington hosts the end of Stage 5 of the Tour of Britain on September 9th, a packed program of events and activities has been announced for the Tour Village in Bank Park.
The council has teamed up with both Tour of Britain organizers and local events company Runthrough to create the Tour Village that promises to be a sporting and cultural spectacle for people of all ages. It will be the ideal place for people to enjoy the day, with many activities on offer and the opportunity to watch the stage finish as the excitement will build for the sprint to the finish line in front of the iconic Golden Gates.
There is something for everyone in the Tour Village. People can soak up the atmosphere and excitement of the day by heading to Bank Park, where the Stage 5 showpiece ends.
Activities and showcases in Bank Park include booths and special exhibitions, food and drink, circus performers, exhibits from racing partners and a bicycle museum.
Spectators can also enjoy all of the action from Stage 5 of the race by viewing a giant screen that is being set up in the Tour Village. With the tour’s first traditional sprint finish ending right outside the Golden Gates, viewers can look forward to some excitement from big names including the greatest sprinter of all time, Mark Cavendish, aided by teammate and reigning UCI road world champion Julian Alaphilippe.
It’s all about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m..
The booth owners on this day include:
- Ron Spencer Cycles
- Run through
- British cycling
- asphalt
- British cycling
- North Cheshire Clarion
- SIPs mobile bar
- The little green juice box
- Penguin cake
- Hyacinth vintage ice cream
- The inclusive cycling network Wheels For All with customized bikes and support to get people cycling whatever their needs
- Warrington Disability Partnership
- Directions for the men’s cycling support group
- Livewire and Culture Warrington which will host a range of games and activities
- Warrington Cycle Museum
- Cheshire Cycles, Dr Bike Shop
- Active Cheshire and Bikeright, with a smoothie bike machine and a children’s obstacle course
- Torus housing
- Tika Tonga
- Cheers
The Tour Village will also have a number of display cases including:
- Mountain bike show at 11.30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.
- Circus performers at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- The Rugby League World Cup trophies
Our main sponsors include
- Ron Spencer Cycles
- asphalt
- Run through
- Griderve
Council Chairman Cllr Russ Bowden said, “In less than a week from Warrington to host Stage 5, it can be said that the excitement is sure to increase. It promises to be a memorable day, and the Tour Village is the perfect way to welcome visitors from across the district and beyond for a grand celebration.
“The atmosphere will be electrifying and in addition to watching the race, the Tour Village also has a number of great activities for everyone as we meet in anticipation of the cyclists arriving at the Golden Gates.
“We are very proud to bring the race to Warrington and we want to make it a very special occasion. Please show your support by going to the Tour Village anytime between 11am and 4pm and join us in welcoming the cyclists to Warrington. ”
Make it a day
Local businesses are getting in the mood with a number of specials for viewers on tour.
In addition to the Tour Village, residents and visitors also have the opportunity to explore the Golden Square Shopping Center, Time Square – the leisure and hospitality district of the city center – and the cultural district with bars, restaurants, Queen’s Gardens and the Pyramid Arts Center and Parr Hall.
There are a variety of food and drink options on the Tour of Britain for those looking to make a day out of it. The full list of offers can be found at: wearewarringtonbid.co.uk/the-tour-of-britain-offers
As part of the cultural spectacle – the “Welcome Back Festival” – there are also exciting circus workshops in Time Square from 3pm to 6pm. You can just stop by – no reservation required – and it’s free. Children and adults can learn circus arts such as juggling, hula hooping and aerial skills on the pop-up aerial rig, all under the supervision of experienced instructors. From 6-6.20pm, when the circus workshops are over, the troupe will put on a 30-minute show demonstrating their own skills, including fire-throwing!
For more information on the Tour of Britain and how to plan your day, visit warrington.gov.uk/ToB