The City of London is proud to be a host authority of the XXX
Olympiad
With the greatest sporting event in the world coming to town, this
promises to be an amazing and unforgettable summer for London.
The City of London Corporation is committed to playing its full
part in making the Games a tremendous success for the whole of
London, and the Square Mile will be a great place to get involved
and enjoy the celebrations.
Working in partnership with the London Organising Committee of
the Olympic Games (LOCOG), Transport for London (TfL) and other
organisations, the City Corporation has been working hard to make
the City a fantastic place to be during Games time.
We’re proud that Tower Bridge, owned and maintained by the City
Corporation, will host the Olympic Rings for the duration of the
Games, and that the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has
made the Square Mile their home for the Paralympic Games. Work has
taken place across the City Corporation to organise a wide range of
cultural and sporting activities in the build-up to the Games, to
contribute to the enjoyment and excitement.
The information on this website is designed to help residents,
businesses and visitors to the Square Mile prepare for the Games
and maximise their enjoyment. You will find links to key sources of
information, answers to frequently asked questions, and contact
details if you have specific enquiries.
We hope that you will find this information useful and helps you
to make the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games the best Games
ever!
Essential Information for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic
Games
Lots of information is already available about the Games and the
following websites are the main sources of information:
These websites, along with the information you will find on this
website, should answer any questions you have about the Games.
However, if you have any specific questions relating to the impact
of the Games on residents, business or visitors in the Square Mile,
please email:
pro2012@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Key Dates in the City
- June
21 – 24 June: Celebrate the City
weekend
- July
26 July: Olympic Torch Relay
27 July: Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
- July & August
27 July – 12 August:
Olympic Games
- August
5 August: Women’s Marathon
12 August: Men’s Marathon
29 August: Paralympic Torch Relay
- August & September
29 August – 9
September: Paralympic Games
- September
9 September: Paralympic
Marathon
10 September: The Olympic and Paralympic Athletes’ Parade
How you can get involved
If you want to plan a celebration during the Games, you can find
lots of tips, ideas and tools to help you on the London 2012
“Local Leaders” website.
Travel and Transport Information
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the world’s largest
sporting events and that will mean roads and public transport are
going to be busier than usual.
Transport for London has produced a
website to provide all the travel information
and advice for residents, business and visitors. Look at the
website now to start preparing for the Games. You can also follow
their Twitter feed @GAOTG to receive all the latest tips, advice
and information on how to plan your journey.
During the Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic
Committee will be based at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel. This means
there will be some changes to the traffic management in the area
for the duration of the Games. To find out more please
download the
Venue Briefing Paralympic Family Hotels
presentation. (PDF, 6mb)
Residents
If you are a resident in the City, you should check where the
travel ‘hotspots’ are going to be and whether the Olympic Route
Network (ORN) will have an impact on your usual journeys.
Some of the major events in the centre of London will mean certain
roads are closed for periods of time. In the City, this will be
particularly the case for the three marathon events. The
marathons will require a number of road
closures to be in place and the City is likely to attract thousands
of spectators.
Download the Olympic Marathon Route (PDF,
227kb)
Download the Paralympic Marathon Route (PDF,
644kb)
Businesses
All businesses, no matter how big or small, should start to think
how the Games will have an impact on their transport needs. You may
have to think about how staff will get to and from work, how to
plan your deliveries, and how to help your customers.
Travel advice for business can be found on
London 2012 website. Transport for London also provides lots of
advice on the subject and you can
sign up for a monthly newsletter. If you can’t find the answer
to your transport query, you can email
keeponrunning@london2012.com.
Celebrate the City
This summer, the City is celebrating in style with a cultural
extravaganza over four special days. You are invited to enjoy some
of the Square Mile’s best-kept secrets as the City reveals its
unrivalled collections, buildings and heritage as never before.
What’s more, it’s nearly all for free…
From rarely-seen riches such as the Magna Carta, Livery treasures
and Roman relics, to special events and exhibitions of glittering
gold artefacts, there is so much to marvel at. The jam-packed
programme includes something for everyone, from expert guided walks
and fascinating talks to brand-new exhibitions and one-off special
events.
And this is just a snapshot of what’s on – to see the full event
programme and plan your Celebrate the City days out, go to
www.visitthecity.co.uk/culture2012 and follow
the event at @celebrateatcity and
www.facebook.com/celebratethecity.