About Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The Park is open 24 /7, free to enter and home to venues from the London 2012 Games, alongside stunning parklands, waterways, playgrounds and cafés.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Description
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park formed the centrepiece of the inspirational London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is now providing jobs, attracting investment and helping improve sports facilities and housing in east London, as well as becoming a major visitor attraction.
The Park is free to visit every day of the week! It’s home to the London Stadium, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the London Aquatics Centre, the Copper Box Arena, Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre – as well as parklands, waterways, playgrounds and cafes. There’s always something new to explore – so come along and experience sports, events and iconic venues, or just relax and take in the views.
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The Vitality Women's Hockey World Cup begins in the north of the Park tomorrow! 🏑
Whether you have tickets to watch the teams compete at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre or want to embrace the atmosphere in the FREE fan zone, everyone is welcome to get involved!
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2DbewMT
It's National Park City Week 21-29 July and we can't wait to join in the celebrations! 🎉🌳🌺 Join us for tours of the Park taking in the stunning sights of the iconic London 2012 venues, learn how the Park is evolving and our exciting plans for the future! With acres of parklands and playgrounds to explore as well as Women's Hockey World Cup bringing the best of sporting action back to the Park we have plenty to keep you entertained! 👣🏑 #NationalParkCity ➡️ bit.ly/2mrhW8e
A keen detective?🧐 Or a die-hard sports fan?🥇 Have you checked out the free trails available at the Park?🌷
They're free to download online and will take you on an adventure of the Park where you can walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest athletes and even learn a thing or two! ➡️ bit.ly/QEOPtrails
After announcing his retirement recently, this weekend is your last chance to see Greg Rutherford - in action at the Müller Anniversary Games! 🥇🙌
Join us to relive the amazing feelings from London 2012 inside the iconic London Stadium. 🏃♀️Tickets ➡️ bit.ly/2txBV9d
Join us this Sunday for #OpenDoors18 - a day of fun and free entertainment at Here East, celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage with performances, talks and activities. Find out more: bit.ly/2mnUFnF
🌞 Looking for ways to enjoy the sun this weekend? 🤔
1️⃣ Run around on the playgrounds 2️⃣ Download one of our free trails 3️⃣ Or make a splash in the fountains, open 10am-3pm Saturday & 10am-1pm Sunday!
... Don’t forget your sun cream ➡️ bit.ly/QEOPark
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Coffee and cake? Chicken and waffles? Glass of prosecco?
The Park is full of great restaurants, cafés and bars in and around the Park! 🍽️
Whether you're visiting alone, with a friend or the whole family, check out the delicious selection of cuisine and snack stops on offer ➡️ bit.ly/QEOPfood
Here are some more of our favourite 📸 taken by our Park visitors!
With more warm weather expected this weekend too, join us to embrace the wonderful outdoors! Make sure you show us your photos by checking in to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! 🌞
➡️ bit.ly/QEOPinsta
London Pulse will become the first central London-based club to enter the Vitality Netball Superleague in 2019! 🏐
The team will play every home fixture inside the Box That Rocks right here on the Park! 🎉
The RAF100 Flypast is taking place right now, joining us in the skies over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park before heading to The Mall and Buckingham Palace! 🎉
Look out for the Royal Air Force 100 Flypast from 12.45pm today! 🛩
Check out the planes passing over the Park and find out more here ➡️ bit.ly/2u95a1T
Check out the summer special edition of The Park magazine, jam-packed with all the latest news and events!
Need inspiration for weekend activities? How about:
Live busking on Canalside at @Hereeast #MakeTheFuture Live Vitality Netball Superleague Final... Sunbathing in the stunning parklands
Find out more: http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.u k/whats-on/events
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The countdown is on for the summer of athletics!
Next weekend we welcome the top eight athletics nation for the Athletics World Cup (14 – 15 July).
One week later, the prestigious Müller Anniversary Games comes to the London Stadium – remember, after announcing his retirement, this will be one of the last times to see Greg Rutherford compete!
... Find out more at https://www.athleticsworldcup.org/ and https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/…/m uller-anniversary-g…/
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✈️ Witness the RAF100 flypast on the Park next Tuesday! 🚁
The Park is part of the official route as the Royal Air Force marks its centenary year - taking off from 12.45pm 🎉
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2u95a1T
It's almost showtime for the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final! 🏐
🐝 Wasps Netball vs Loughborough Lightning Netball Superleague ⚡
This Saturday at the #BoxThatRocks ➡️ bit.ly/2u7u2Xx
In case you didn't know already... summer looks glorious on the Park! 🌼
📸 dorisbluegown #regram
We're looking for east Londoners, aged 13- 16, to take part in our FREE East Summer School, from 30 July - 17 August!
Along with our East Bank partners – UCL, UAL's London College of Fashion - Official, Sadler's Wells and the Victoria and Albert Museum – youngsters are invited to try something new and develop skills and knowledge in fashion, printmaking, rap, dance, archaeology and more!
Applications close on Friday 13 July ➡️ bit.ly/EASTss
Taking place on the same week that celebrates six years since the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony, the first ever London National Park City Week will be taking place!
Join us from 21-29 July and enjoy the great outdoors with a guided tour which explores the past, present and future of the Park.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2KK0CWL