THE UK’S TALLEST SCULPTURE RE-OPENS TO THE PUBLIC

(February 2014): This spring 2014, the UK’s tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, re-opens to the public offering a totally new perspective of and unrivalled views of its newest, must-see destination – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

At 114.5 metres high, the ArcelorMittal Orbit gives visitors views of over 20 miles across London, taking in the City to the west, Crystal Palace to the south and to the north. From two spacious viewing galleries, London’s architectural and social history can be seen like never before – from old listed buildings and ultra-modern skyscrapers to the green fields at the edge of the capital.

Sitting in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is not just an observation tower: it’s a physically interactive sculpture, a feat of engineering, a family visitor attraction and a unique event space. Its daring and ambitious design ensured that it quickly became an icon for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the regeneration of east London. The post-games redevelopment of the Park is equally breath-taking, with world class leisure and cultural amenities, sports venues, restaurants, cafes and acres of beautifully designed parklands.

The ArcelorMittal Orbit was conceived and designed by winning artist Sir and structural designer to mark the London 2012 Games. Their dream was made a reality by Lakshmi Mittal of ArcelorMittal and London Mayor .

Tickets go on sale in March 2014 and start from £7 for children and £15 for adults. A wide range of hospitality options are also available including champagne receptions, weddings, product launches and corporate events. (arcelormittalorbit.com or 0333 800 8099)

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Notes to editors

The ArcelorMittal Orbit originated in 2009 when London Mayor Boris Johnson launched a competition to design a sculpture for the Olympic Park. Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond’s design of a continually looping red steel tower won the competition. Its construction was made possible by Lakshmi Mittal who provided sponsorship and all of the 2000 tonnes of steel used. Further funding was provided by the ’s office and the London Development Agency.

Visitors are taken up to the viewing galleries by two high speed lifts but they are encouraged to come back down to earth via the 455 steps which spiral around the central column. This enables visitors to really experience the constantly changing perspectives from every angle. The ArcelorMittal Orbit has full wheelchair access.

Tickets are available from March 2014 via arcelormittalorbit.com or by calling 0333 800 8099.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be a place unlike any other in London, offering the best in sporting and cultural amenities in world class venues and parks, and at the same time creating places to live and work that are rooted in the ethos and fabric of east London’s diverse and vital communities.

The north of the Park is already open for people to enjoy and the south of the Park will be reopening on 5 April 2014.

For more information visit www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk.

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) promotes and delivers physical, social, economic and environmental regeneration in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the surrounding area, in particular by maximising the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information visit www.londonlegacy.co.uk.

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