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On Your Marks! - Your essential guide to the London 2012 Olympics
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An introduction to the
London 2012 Olympic Games

After years of hard work and preparation, the greatest sporting event on the planet touches down in the capital in 2012.
Whether you've been lucky enough to get tickets or you fancy soaking up the atmosphere at one of the many outdoor festivals or cultural events, our handy guide will keep you up to date all the way from the opening to the closing ceremony.


Official Information

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Whether it's by road, rail or river - find out the best way to travel across the capital.
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Keep up to date with the latest ticketing information for the Games.
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Hot Olympics Events

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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Can Danny Boyle better Beijing's magnificent party? Find out as the greatest sporting event in the world kicks off.

27 July 2012
Olympic Stadium
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Olympic Torch Route London

Find out when the torch arrives in the capital and where you can watch as it makes its way to the Olympic Stadium.

21 - 27 July 2012
Across London
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Olympic Festival at Hyde Park

Head to Hyde Park to watch the events on a big screen and join in the party.

27 July - 12 August 2012
Hyde Park
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London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony

Say farewell to a summer of sporting achievements as London passes the baton to the next host city.

12 August 2012
Olyumpic Stadium

Main Olympics Venues

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Home to several of the key venues including the Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Centre and the Velodrome.
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Film director Danny Boyle's biggest production to date - the Opening Ceremony - will be held here.
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Designed by Clerkenwell-based architect Zaha Hadid, the Aquatics Centre has already had former Olympians gushing.
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Another venue within the Olympic Park, the Basketball Arena is one of the biggest venues in the Park.
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Located within the Olympic Park, the BMX Circuit will be home to a packed roster of adrenaline-pumping action.
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One of the capital's largest events and conference centres is being used for the hotly-contested volleyball.
London 2012 image Eton Manor
Despite the name, this isn't a venue in the home of the infamous public school; it is, in actual fact an Olympic venue.
London 2012 image Eton Dorney Rowing Centre
Unlike Eton Manor, this custom-built course is actually close to the world-famous public school.
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Summer of Culture

London 2012 Festival

The cultural arm of the Olympics features everything from screenings of Hitchcock's silent films to interactive theatre.

Celebrating The Bard

World Shakespeare Festival

Revisit the work of William Shakespeare with a hip hop Othello and a circus show inspired by Richard III.

Albarn's Opera

Dr Dee at London Coliseum

The Blur frontman presents his opera on the 16th century mathematician, astrologer and alchemist.

BBC Concert

Hackney Weekend 2012

Join Florence and the Machine, Leona Lewis, Will.i.am and Jessie J for a massive, six stage gig in Hackney.

Free Event

London Pleasure Gardens

Get ready for fireworks, live music, art installations and a floating cinema at the Royal Docks.

World Music

River of Music

Trafalgar Square and Somerset House are amongst the venues hosting free live music gigs.