London 2012 Olympics

The London 2012 Olympics will be the biggest sporting event staged in Britain since the 1966 World Cup of football, and will see the world's eyes firmly fixed on its most famous city. This page lists links to the respective pages for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venues.  

Some 2012 events will be accessible to the general public. See our free 2012 London Olympics events blog for details.     

Earls Court iconic west London arena will host volleyball
ExCel Centre east London arena will host such events as boxing, judo, wrestling and table tennis
Greenwich Park the UNESCO World Heritage Site will host equestrian sports and parts of the modern pentathlon
Horse Guards Parade centuries-old ceremonial parade ground will host beach volleyball
Hyde Park the iconic royal park will host the triathlon and marathon swimming
Lord's the world's most famous cricket ground will host the archery events
North Greenwich Arena normally known as The o2 arena; will host artistic gymnastics, trampoline and basketball
Olympic Orbit stunning observation tower
Olympic Park the hub of the London Olympics with such venues as the Aquatics Centre and basketball arena
Olympic Stadium the scene of the opening ceremony, closing ceremony and athletics events
Wembley Arena will host badminton and rhythm gymnastics
Wembley Stadium the world's most famous football stadium will host football