The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Your guide to the London 2012 Olympic Games, from now until the finish line - and beyond

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Find and book hotels near all Olympic venues in London

Meet the former Olympic diver who's now coaching children

Find out about free Olympic screenings in London's biggest locations

London 2012 venues

Read our guide to all the venues for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Accommodation

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Transport and travel

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London Live: Hyde Park
Jul 27-Aug 12, Hyde Park
Head to Hyde Park to watch coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic games on big screens.
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London Live: Trafalgar Square
Aug 29-Sep 9, Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will host big screens with all the action from the Olympic and Paralympic games.
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London Live: Victoria Park
Jul 27-Aug 12, Victoria Park
You'll be able to watch big screens of the Olympic and Paralympic games in Victoria Park.
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London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Fri Jul 27, Olympic Stadium
With Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle at the helm of a creative team that also includes filmmaker Stephen Daldry, the London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony should be pop-culturally impressive enough.
London 2012 - Cultural events

Get into the Olympic spirit with our pick of the cultural events taking place in the build-up to London 2012. Find out what's on and where.
London 2012 Test Events

It's your chance to see the Olympic and Paralympic venues for the very first time.
London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
Sun Aug 12, Olympic Stadium
The team in charge of the London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony includes 'James Bond' composer David Arnold, costume designer Es Devlin, who has worked with Lady Gaga, and artistic director Kim Gavin.
London's best sports museums

The shiny new Olympic Park may be the place all sports fans want to get into this summer, but it’s not the only sports venue in the capital worth a visit. Including tours of three big Olympic venues; Lord's, Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon.

Olympic Test Events
Various venues across the UK
Be the first spectators at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic arenas and get to witness future Olymp...
Container Café at View Tube
View Tube, The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, Stratford, E15 2PJ
The View Tube viewing platform is the best vantage point to witness the Olympic site evolve, and ...
Olympic walks
Until Tue Oct 30
Daily walks led by Blue Badge tourist guides around developing Olympic sites. Get an update on th...