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London 2012 Olympics

London 2012

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.

The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.


 

200 days to go

Olympic logo (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

London 2012 outlines scale of plans to get Games ready with 200 days-to-go

The UK's winning Olympic bid

Start of the 110m Hurdles Heat 4 of the Men's Decathlon at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Find out more about our plans for the London 2012 Olympics

See Britain

See Britain Logo

How do you see Britain? Through our series of short films, we're building up a picture of what the UK looks like through the eyes of a range of visitors to Britain.

Going for Green – Britain’s 2012 Dream

London 2012 Olympic stadium surrounded by wild flowers (© London 2012)

Watch our documentary film telling the amazing story of the Olympic Park build for the London 2012 Games

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Olympic logo (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

Find out about applying for tickets to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

One year to go

Dancer at the Olympics handover party (Getty images)

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, complete this quiz and learn more about the Games!

London 2012: Did you know?

Olympic stadium with number 1, Getty Images

Preparations for the London 2012 Olympics is having a real impact on every part of British life, from culture to the environment.

London 2012 and Sustainability – the first ‘green’ Games

Children planting the Olympic Park in London.

Find out how London is planning to achieve a 'One Planet' Games, and turning wasteland to parkland in the process.

London 2012 and business: It's not just about winning medals

London 2010 stadium constructing

Ahead of the Games business people will be setting their sights on winning contracts, forming new partnerships and creating business opportunities.

London 2012 and Legacy – inspiring children worldwide

International Inspiration

The organisers of London 2012 are using sport to inspire young people to a better future

London 2012 and Tourism: Sport and more

Basketball in front of Windsor Castle

Visitors to Britain in 2012 will be able to experience sporting action as well as all of the fantastic sights and experiences that the country has to offer.

London 2012 videos

Olympic logo (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

Watch a selection of our featured videos about London 2012.