Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
There are sculptures and then there is ArcelorMittal Orbit, the UK’s tallest sculpture with a built-in, part-transparent tunnel slide.
As if that wasn’t exciting enough, this distinctive structure is also the longest and fastest of its kind. Catch a glimpse of the London skyline on the way down - if you’re brave enough.
Roof East in Stratford is the ultimate summer hangout on top of a multi-storey car park. Grab a deck chair and a drink, test your curling skills or challenge your mates to a game of Jenga.
Didn’t make it in 2012? No problem – the Olympic Park is open to the public every day of the week, and is home to the world-famous Aquatic Centre where you can swim lanes alongside medal-winning athletes.
From Soho signage to Hollywood movie messaging, Chris Bracey’s salvage yard in Walthamstow is a neon wonderland. This Instagrammable paradise also serves up tea, cakes and alcoholic tipples.