Celebrate the best of British

Celebrate the best of British

Love British Food 2012

2012 will be the most patriotic year in our lifetimes with the Diamond Jubilee and the arrival of the greatest sporting event in the world on our shores. What better way to express our patriotism than through food! Which is why in 2012 we are planning activities throughout the Diamond Jubilee year and we are changing the dates of British Food Fortnight, for one year only, to run at the same time as the Olympics under the banner ‘Love British Food 2012’. The attention of the world will be on us so let's use the opportunity to put not just Britain but British food in the best possible light! Food and sport go hand in hand: sport inspires us to be more active and eat more healthily and food is part and parcel of getting together with family and friends to enjoy great sporting occasions.

Dates of Love British Food 2012 are 27th July to 12th August 2012

British Food Fortnight in 2012 start planning now
 
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Here we have listed the key dates for the build-up to 2012.

  • 15 March 2011: Tickets go on sale for Olympics

  • 27 July 2011: 1 year to go!

  • 3 May 2012: Mayoral election in London

  • 19 May – 27 July 2012: Torch Relay – the torch will be passed around every part of Britain and will never be more than 5 miles away from 80 per cent of the population. To see when the torch is coming near you [click here].

  • 2 June - 5 June 2012: Diamond Jubilee extended weekend.

  • 27 July - 12 August 2012: British Food Fortnight (the same dates as the Olympic Games).

    • 28 July - 31 July: Equestrian - Eventing (Greenwich Park)

    • 3 August (19.30 - 20.50): Women 800m Freestyle Swimming Final (Olympic Park - Aquatics Centre)

    • 4 August (19.30 - 21.00): Men 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final - Swimming (Olympic Park - Aquatics Centre)

    • 4 August (9.30 - 12.50): Men Fours Final - Rowing (Eton Dorney)

    • 5 August (18.50 - 21.55): Men 100m Final - Athletes (Olympic Stadium)

    • 6 August (16.00 - 18.55): Sprint Finals - Track Cycling (Velodrome)

    • 6 August (18.50 - 21.40): Men 400m Hurdles Final - Athletes (Olympic Stadium)

    • 7 August (17.00 - 23.50): Semi Finals of Beach Volleyball (Horse Guards Parade, London)

    • 8 August (12.00 - 16.35): Individual Jumping Final - Equestrian (Greenwich Park)

    • 10 August (15.00 - 17.20): Final BMX Cycling Circuit (BMX Circuit, Olympic Park)

    • 11 August (15.00 - 17.30): Gold Medal Match Football (Wembley Stadium, London)

    • 12 August (11.00 - 13.40): Men's Marathon (London)

    • For a full schedule of all other events (click here)
  • 29 August - 9 September 2012: Paralympic Games
 
link to more information about British Food Fortnight 2012