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Immerse in world-class culture, sport & iconic architecture. π€
Stunning parklands & great food in the heart of east London. π²
π¨ ANNOUNCING π¨
@BURNABOY
-
@LONDONSTADIUM
- SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023
The Grammy-award-winner is set to deliver an electrifying performance on the Park this summer!
Sign up here for exclusive pre-sale access:
Over 1.3 million people flocked to
@LondonStadium
! From
@burnaboy
making history as the first
#AfricanArtist
to headline a UK stadium to
@theweeknd
's record breaking concert, the Park's epicentre of entertainment reached new heights this year.
Last week The Prince and Princess of Wales visited
@CopperBoxArena
to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the charity
@WeAreCoachCore
The Prince and Princess
@KensingtonRoyal
met many young people the charity works with and even got a chance to try the coaching first-hand.π₯
We are proud and honoured that the Park will forever carry Queen Elizabethβs name.
The Queenβs appearance at the opening of the 2012 Olympic Games will never be forgotten β a moment shared with the world. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time of national mourning.
Great to have Matty Lee and Jack Laugher back at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park after their success at
#Tokyo2020
One of the great legacies of London 2012 is the
@AquaticsCentre
and how itβs home to
@TeamGB
βs divers as well as those of you who swim in the pool every day.
#IAmTeamGB
Pumping crowds at
@LondonStadium
! Grammy-award-winning
@burnaboy
's unforgettable performance and
@FooFighters
epic return lit up the stage once more. Itβs incredible to see our iconic venue host such major
#Events
, drawing globally renowned
#MusicArtists
back time and again.
π’ Exclusive!
Listen to our podcast with world-class diver,
@TomDaley1994
, as he tells us about his journey through sport, his preparations for the next Olympic Games and where he sees himself in the future π
ποΈ Listen here β‘οΈ
The
@BurnaBoy
at
@LondonStadium
pre-sale is now LIVE!
The Grammy award-winning artist will be the FIRST ever African artist to headline a UK stadium on 3 June 2023.ποΈ
Don't miss out:
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony has been named the biggest 'I was there!!' moment of the decade by
@TimeOutLondon
π
We can't wait to see what
@Tokyo2020
has in store! π
There has been an incident
@AquaticsCentre
this morning involving the release of a gas. The area has been cordoned off and evacuated. We're working with emergency services on site. There are a number of casualties with breathing difficulties being treated by
@Ldn_Ambulance
.
Excited to unveil the latest addition to the ParkβEast Bank, the UK's newest cultural hub! ππ Marvel at its stunning waterfront architecture as you soak up the sun this weekend.
#EastBank
#WeekendStroll
#NewInTown
π Today, as the nation celebrates Her Majestyβs 70 years as Monarch with a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paulβs Cathedral, we look back on the many lives The Queen has touched through her work.
What does Her Majesty mean to you? Please share using
#platinumjubilee
Who else wishes they were in
@LondonStadium
over the weekend? π
Incredible atmosphere at the
@foofighters
- epic crowd & epic clouds! π
Thanks for πΈ markthroup
#regram
π What a view! π
The Park really is beautiful from every angle! From above you can see why we've been awarded the Green Flag Award six years in a row! π
The
@AquaticsCentre
and the
@CopperBoxArena
have reopened this morning! π₯³
We know that so many of you have missed these incredible venues!
Find out more π
This morning the Queen's Baton Relay is taking place on the Park to celebrate the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Baton started its journey at
@AquaticsCentre
#QBR2022
@birminghamcg22
Eight years ago today, hundreds of millions of people around the world watched the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony! π
Read more about how the Park has changed and how you can relive the highlights of the Games with our free 2012 Trail here β‘οΈ π
Are you as excited as we are that
@ABBAVoyage
is coming to the Park?
The experience is expected to be breathtaking! π±
Will you be coming? π
Tickets and info:
#ABBA
#ABBAVOYAGE
Itβs been 5 Years since the Opening Ceremony of the
#InvictusGames
London 2014! Weβre celebrating your
#FavouriteInvictusMoment
(s) today - Looking forward to seeing your memories & the impact the Games have had on competitors and supporters across the world!
The Park has been voted in the top ten
@GreenFlagAward
parks! π₯³
Out of thousands, we're delighted to be one of the People's Choice most popular parks. Especially this year when we've seen the Park become an even more important part of the local community.
Thank you for voting!
This morning the
@MayorofLondon
marked the 10th anniversary of the
#London2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games with a morning of entertainment and the lighting of the Anniversary Flame.π₯
Weβre very proud to have been awarded the Green Flag Award for our sixth consecutive year! π
It would not have been possible without the hard work of everyone who keeps the Park excellently maintained and looking beautiful! π
#GreenFlag
#Award
With this weekendβs forecast warmer weather, together with those responsible for Londonβs parks, we are urging you to follow Government guidance to help ensure our great parks can stay open.
You can read our open letter here:
Join us as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games . π π
Whatβs your favourite memory of London 2012?β―
#London2012
#PassTheBaton
β° Who else wishes they could turn back time? π On this day, six years ago, the Park would be ready for the
#London2012
Olympic Games opening ceremony! π
Share your favourite memories & photos with us
#QEOP
Here are some to get you started...
We're thrilled to receive the
@GreenFlagAward
for a 7th consecutive year! π₯³
It really is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff and volunteers who have kept the Park open and looking immaculate in tough circumstances.
Read more here β‘οΈ
No, this isn't a painting! This sunset over the Park really happened earlier this week π
Make sure you're following us on Instagram so that you don't miss out on incredible photos like this one! π
Follow us here π
πΈ β Instagram / dazzpauls
#OnThisDay
10 years ago, the opening ceremony of the
#London2012
Paralympic Games was watched by millions around the globe. The Games attracted a record-breaking 4,237 Para athletes from 164 countries and aided a huge shift in attitudes toward people with impairments in Britain.
Happy
#WorldParksWeek
! π₯³
We love our park and encourage you to explore your local parks β this year has shown us just how important they are π
What's your favourite part of the Park? π€
Today is the 10-year anniversary of the
#London2012
Opening Ceremony. What did you think when you saw it for the first time?
Fancy a re-run? See it today at the 'Celebrating 10 Years' Festival Site from 7pm. β°
#PassTheBaton
Make your mark in one of Londonβs most iconic places!
Looking for a unique gift idea, want to celebrate a loved one, or cherish a special moment at the Park? Have your memories engraved in stone at Champions Place.
Learn more:
Today marks the last game of the season for
@WestHam
at
@LondonStadium
! βοΈ It's been a pleasure having you on the Park this year Hammers, especially on European nights like this...
#COYI
What a week of races we saw for the
@britishswimming
Selection Trials 2021 at the
@AquaticsCentre
last week! πββοΈππββοΈ
It's brilliant to have people back in the Pool of Champions π
50 days until
#Paris2024
! π Weβre launching our L.O.N.D.O.N campaign showcasing
@LondonLegacy
's impressive work in transforming
#EastLondon
since London 2012
#OlympicGames
! π Follow us to see our journey so far!
Coach Core started in 2012 and aims to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport.
We are immensely proud of all of the charities that operate on the Park and you can learn more about Coach Core here:
We are honoured to have been awarded the Green Flag Award for the eighth year running!ππ
This award is a testament to the hard-working staff and volunteers who have worked hard to keep the Park open and maintained to the highest standards. We thank you!
#GreenFlagAward2021
Beak-a-boo! π¦
π Meet
@RufusTheHawk
β the newest member of our Park control team! Famous for chasing unwanted pigeons away from Wimbledon, he's bringing his bird-scaring skills to east London! π
Next time you're on the Park, keep an eye out for him circling above! π
We are OBSESSED with your
@ABBAVoyage
pics! There are some incredible things we know you ABBA super-fans will love about the Park. πΊ
πABBA Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Find out more:
We're honoured that the Park has been chosen as the home of a new garden of 33 blossom trees in tribute to those we've lost, and the key workers who are working incredibly hard to help us through this pandemic.
The pandemic has changed our capital forever.
In memory of those weβve lost & in tribute to our incredible key workers who helped us through this crisis, Iβm humbled to announce a new public garden at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with
@NationalTrust
, supported by
@Bloomberg
.
Weβre supporting the
#GoGreenForParks
campaign to say a huge thank you to our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the Park running and looking incredible! πππ
Following the Governmentβs latest advice, the Park remains open 7 days a week as a space to keep active.
You must stay at least 2m apart and only visit once a day. Groups of more than 2 people are banned, to keep the Park safe for everyone.
More info β‘οΈ
Did you know the Olympic Bell, now located next to
@LondonStadium
, is the largest harmonically-tuned bell in the world? π€
@SirWiggo
rang the bell to signal the start of the Opening Ceremony back in 2012 π
#TriviaTuesday
Welcome to the ABBA Arena, home of
#ABBAVoyage
π
You read that right, theyβre building their own arena! ποΈπ·πΌββοΈ
A state-of-the-art, purpose-built 3000 capacity arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, where fans can hear ABBAβs hits and some new music.
The iconic
@BBC
sign now proudly stands at
#EastBank
, the UK's newest cultural district, heralding the future home of
#BBCMusic
, the world-renowned
@BBCSO
, and
@BBCSingers
. Follow us to keep up to date with the latest news on East Bank.
Did you know the artwork on the Park is created by local artists?
We're committed to engaging with our community, ensuring that the Park not only draws visitors from across the globe but also embraces our local audience.
π Explore our audience profile:
"Described as the βshazaam for batsβ, this project is the worldβs first end-to-end open source system for monitoring bats."
Learn more about how the bat sensors operate on the Park β‘ π¦
After using the opportunity of an Olympic Games to transform an area of industrial wasteland into 560 acres of parklands, weβre continuing to champion sustainability by supporting innovation and research around the Park.
#WorldEarthDay
π
East Bank construction is making excellent progress! ποΈ
#EastBank
is a new powerhouse for innovation, creativity and learning at the Park π
Find out more here β‘οΈ
We're delighted to announce
@EveryoneActive
as the new operators of our renowned
@AquaticsCentre
. Their extensive expertise promises an exciting next chapter for this iconic venue as the Park continues to grow and evolve:
London's parks have been critical during these challenging times.
We're asking our visitors to continue following social distancing guidelines to keep our parks safe.
Read our open letter to Londoners β‘οΈ
Spot iconic London 2012 venues on your walk through the Park! π
Although the venues are temporarily closed, luckily we can still appreciate the beauty of the architecture π
.
@UCLEast
campus is officially open, marking an extraordinary milestone in
@ucl
's nearly 200-year history! The cutting-edge campus, located next to
@LondonStadium
is the culmination of UCL's disruptive thinking and is the largest development to date.
#UCLEast
#EastLondon
Last night
@LondonStadium
was illuminated purple, welcoming The Elizabeth Line to Stratford, giving everyone another way to get to the Park! π π
@TFL
#ElizabethLine