Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Go Wild: Slide down the ArcelorMittal Orbit
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.
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ArcelorMittal Orbit
More things to do on your Microgap
Soak up the sun in a car park
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.
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Roof East
Make a splash at the Olympic Park
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.
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London Aquatics Centre
Feast your eyes on God's Own Junkyard
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.
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God's Own Junkyard
08 Oct 2019(last updated)