London Stadium Guided Tour: Reliving the Olympic Spectacle in the 'London Bowl'

Just as the 'Bird's Nest' was to the Beijing Olympics, the 'London Bowl' as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies and track and field events of the 2012 London Olympics holds great significance. Follow The London Pass to embark on a London Stadium Guided Tour, delving behind the scenes of this magnificent building and reliving those brilliant moments of the Olympic celebration.

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Located on a 'small island' surrounded by water on three sides in the south of the Olympic Park, London Stadium is accessible via six pedestrian bridges around it. The venue was planned in 2007, officially began construction in 2008, and was completed in 2011. Its shape, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, resembles a large bowl, earning it the affectionate nickname 'London Bowl'. During the London Olympics, it had approximately 80,000 seats and used the largest temporary stands in history.

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In addition to being the main venue for the Olympics, London Stadium is also the home ground of the Premier League club West Ham United Football Club. It has also hosted the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, the 2017 World Athletics Championships and Paralympics, two England Rugby Union training matches, and five Rugby World Cup 2015 matches.

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Interesting facts about the London Bowl you may want to know:

● The London Bowl is a UEFA 'Four-Star' stadium;

● The stadium's reception hall and boxes can accommodate 3,600 people;

● The design is based on the distinctive colours of the Olympic brand, using a total of 56 different colours, which are visible throughout the venue;

● The London Bowl has the longest cantilevered roof in the world;

● The lower-tier seats can be repositioned to bring fans closer to the pitch and provide additional space for concerts and sports events;

● All bars, food kiosks, information points, and retail outlets are designed to harmonise with the Olympic Park and are gathered in a 'small village' outside the stadium.

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Highlights of the London Stadium Guided Tour:

In addition to the competition area, the London Bowl also features athletes' changing rooms, medical support facilities, and an 80-meter warm-up track. Throughout the guided tour, you will visit the coaches' lounge, players' changing rooms, hotel restaurant, players' tunnel, and indoor track, and enjoy panoramic views of the stadium from the stands. Plus, there are several exclusive photo opportunities!

Players' Tunnel: Follow in the footsteps of West Ham football heroes onto the pitch and feel the thrill of football!

Coaches' Lounge and West Ham Home Team Changing Room: Go behind the scenes, experience the matchday tension from the home team's perspective, and immerse yourself in the players' journey into the game.

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London Marathon Community Track: The indoor track at the London Bowl serves as a multifunctional space for sports, training, education, and events, playing a key role in the community. Since 2018, this track has welcomed over 250,000 visitors.

Visit the London Bowl, leave your footprints on the green pitch of sweat and create memories of Olympic legends~~

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Stadium address: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

Tour times: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM

Tour fee: £21, free with the London Pass