BREATHTAKING VIEW OF LONDON & A THRILLING, UNIQUE SLIDE EXPERIENCE

YOUTH GROUP TRAVEL GUIDE The ArcelorMittal Orbit looks forward to welcoming your group The ArcelorMittal Orbit lookS forward to welcoming your group

The ArcelorMittal Orbit stands at 114.5 metres tall, towering above all the venues in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and providing a breathtaking view of London up to 20 miles into the distance.

Envisioned by artist Anish Kapoor and designer Cecil Balmond, two renowned talents of their generation, the ArcelorMittal Orbit was originally constructed as a viewing tower for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Today we are proud to open our doors to visitors from the UK and beyond.

Unique View of London Find out more! With views of up to 20 miles, you can see Play with our interactive touchscreens using Canary Wharf, O2, The Gherkin, Walkie state of the art Gigapixel Technology to find Talkie, St Paul’s Cathedral, Alexandra Palace out more about the iconic buildings in the and out to Wembley Stadium. London skyline.

Flip the Skyline! 455 steps DOWN! Have fun with the spectacular giant mirrors, created Walk to the ground and experience our by internationally famous artist Anish Kapoor. soundscape of found sounds from London – lifts and The Slide are also available.

Call for more EDUCATIONAL information RESOURCES and to make We have a range of free teaching resources to lead educational visits available to a booking download from our website. These cover key stages 1- 4 in a range of subjects, including science, geography, and art and design. 0333 800 8099 Our team will also be happy to assist you [email protected] with a risk assessment for your visit. THE WORLD`S TALLEST AND LONGEST TUNNEL SLIDE! London’s most spectacular and thrilling new Groups of all ages are attraction and a faster alternative to taking welcome, however in the the stairs. A unique, safe and exciting interest of visitors` own safety experience for your groups - travel at 15 miles per hour down 178 metres in a 37 there is a minimum height limit second descent to the ground! of 1.3 metres. MEALS & REFRESHMENTS

Our café, The Podium Bar & Kitchen, has a number of bespoke menu options, tailored specifically for school and youth groups. Depending on their budget and needs, we can provide your groups with many options ranging from packed lunches, to delicious hot dogs, fish fingers or grilled chicken, all served with chips or salad.

Groups can also buy snacks and refreshments and an indoor seating area can be organised.

Please contact our team in advance in order to plan the best dining experience for your group.

SERVICES & FACILITIES ON SITE

• Coach drop off & coach parking •  Cash machine • Free Wi-Fi •  Café & restaurant • Indoor seating area to consume packed •  Prayer room lunches (to be booked in advance) •  Snacks & refreshments • Souvenir shop •  Toilets • Outdoor picnic areas •  Acessible facilities LEYTON CoachHACKNEY MAR SHParking Guttmann The ArcelorMittal Orbit has allocated pickSquare up and set down points for coaches, 5 metres from the attraction. Please inform us if you will be travelling by coach when making your booking. LEE VALLEY HOCKEY AND TENNIS CENTRE LEYTON (10 minutes) Mountain bike BMX trails Coach parking facilities are located on the groundtra ckfloor of the multi-storey car park in LEE VALLEY the north end of Queen Elizabeth OlympicVELOPARK Park, just off Waterden Road.

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The ArcelorMittal Orbit is fully accessible, and Blue Badge parking is available close by. Please call us on 0333 800 8099 to discuss your access requirements

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