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THE Olympic Walk
A worldwide audience of 4 billion were glued to the TV all summer watching the heroics of the world’s greatest athletes as they competed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now we all have new sporting heroes.
But it’s not over yet. Come and witness the final stage – the Legacy.
- Watch the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park being transformed into legacy mode
- Pass by the studio where Danny Boyle worked on the celebrated Opening Ceremony
- Learn why the Park won’t begin to open to the public until summer 2013
- See the venues as they are rebuilt to make them suitable for long-term use
- Walk past historic water mills, cleaned up waterways and new developments to see how the Olympics have already transformed parts of Newham
- Witness the final stage as we show you the best views from the perimeter fence and other viewing points
- Hear the story from a professional who can offer intimate and personal knowledge of the project
When: 11.00hrs every Saturday.
Additional dates: Thursday 16 May,
Half Term week - Monday 27 and Wednesday 29 May.
Where: Bromley-by-Bow underground station (District/Hammersmith and City lines)
Finishing point: Stratford station (zone 3).
There are many transport options from Stratford Regional & International Stations (zone 3).
Duration: approx 2 hours
Distance: approx 2 miles
Cost: £9 Adults, £7 seniors & students with ID card, £5 per child U16.
Payment: on the day, in cash, directly to our guide.
To Book: Booking is preferable so we have an idea of numbers and how many guides to have available.
However you are welcome to turn up on the day.
To reserve a place on a The Olympic Walk, please book online.
If Bromley-by-Bow tube station is closed for engineering works, you can walk from the nearby Devons Road on the DLR to Bromley-by-Bow. Please check www.tfl.gov.uk as you may need to allow extra time for your journey.
Please refer to the frequently asked questions for further information on the The Olympic Walk.
But it’s not over yet. Come and witness the final stage – the Legacy.
- Watch the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park being transformed into legacy mode
- Pass by the studio where Danny Boyle worked on the celebrated Opening Ceremony
- Learn why the Park won’t begin to open to the public until summer 2013
- See the venues as they are rebuilt to make them suitable for long-term use
- Walk past historic water mills, cleaned up waterways and new developments to see how the Olympics have already transformed parts of Newham
- Witness the final stage as we show you the best views from the perimeter fence and other viewing points
- Hear the story from a professional who can offer intimate and personal knowledge of the project
When: 11.00hrs every Saturday.
Additional dates: Thursday 16 May,
Half Term week - Monday 27 and Wednesday 29 May.
Where: Bromley-by-Bow underground station (District/Hammersmith and City lines)
Finishing point: Stratford station (zone 3).
There are many transport options from Stratford Regional & International Stations (zone 3).
Duration: approx 2 hours
Distance: approx 2 miles
Cost: £9 Adults, £7 seniors & students with ID card, £5 per child U16.
Payment: on the day, in cash, directly to our guide.
To Book: Booking is preferable so we have an idea of numbers and how many guides to have available.
However you are welcome to turn up on the day.
To reserve a place on a The Olympic Walk, please book online.
If Bromley-by-Bow tube station is closed for engineering works, you can walk from the nearby Devons Road on the DLR to Bromley-by-Bow. Please check www.tfl.gov.uk as you may need to allow extra time for your journey.
Please refer to the frequently asked questions for further information on the The Olympic Walk.
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