On Wednesday 19 May, HMS Torbay will be handing back the Honorary Freedom of Torbay as part of a ceremonial service.

This will take place at 2pm outside the Town Hall, followed by a parade of the ship’s crew led by the Royal Marines Band through the town. If you would like to attend please ask your manager and be in position outside the Town Hall 10 minutes before the start of the event. The ceremony will last for about 30 minutes.

Following the ceremony, the parade will start at the Town Hall, through Union Street and Fleet Street then around the Clocktower back towards Torbay Road finishing at the Princess Theatre.

The Honorary Freedom of Torbay gave the submarine’s crew the right and honour to march through the Borough bearing arms. Granted under the Honorary Freedom of Boroughs Act 1885, the title is being returned as the submarine is due to be decommissioned.

Please note there will be a number of road closures between 1:30pm and 3:30pm and signed diversions will be in place. Parking suspension will be in place in Union Street and Torbay Road from Abbey Sands to Princess Gardens between 11am and 3:30pm.

Time 2pm

Email events@torbay.gov.uk