ArcelorMittal Orbit is a stunning 114.5-metre-high looping sculpture and observation tower with the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide. An iconic symbol gracing the London skyline, it is UK’s tallest sculpture built to commemorate the hosting of London’s 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Highlights

• ArcelorMittal Orbit is UK’s tallest public artwork and an iconic structure dedicated to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Witness the captivating panoramic views of the stunning city spanning upto 20 miles from the observation deck. 
• Zoom into the stunning attractions using the interactive screens and discover the rich history behind the sites including the Queen Elizabeth Park and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.
• At 178m, speed down the world's tallest and longest twirling tunnel slide and catch glimpses of the Park and London’s skyline glittering with iconic landmarks through the transparent sections before plunging into darkness.
• In the 40-second trip, visitors will circle around the ArcelorMittal Orbit 12 times as they weave their way through the famous loops and curves of the iconic structure, including a tight corkscrew section names the ‘bettfeder’ – after the German word for ‘bedspring’ – and end with a 50m straight run back down to earth!
• Thrill seekers can opt to enhance their experience by taking the opportunity to abseil down the tower and soaking in the surrounding riveting vista. 

Recommended For

• Children and Adults

Inclusions

• General Admission

About

Designed by Turner-Prize winning artist Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond and sponsored by steel tycoon Laxmi Mittal’s company ArcelorMittal, the impressive spiralling monument comprises of two indoor viewing platforms (at 76 and 80m high) providing breathtaking panorama of London, with each level having the capacity for 150 people.

Ascend the structure in the lift which will take you to the observatory offering a marvelous and dazzling unobstructed vista of the splendid city extending up to 20 miles via floor to ceiling windows. See the iconic landmarks dotting the city such as the Canary Wharf, O2 Arena, The Gherkin, Cheesegrater, The Shard, The Walkie Talkie, BT Tower, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Alexandra Palace, Crystal palace, Epping Forest, Wembley Stadium and many more.

Zoom into the London’s landmarks with innovative and interactive touchscreens that will allow you to get a 360-degree bird eye view, discover more about the city and reveal the history of the ArcelorMittal Orbit. The exhibitions offer fascinating details about Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the London 2012 Games and the sculpture’s artists along with the opportunity to interact with the art itself with Anish Kapoor’s two huge concave mirrors, where you can flip the horizon and have fun with the view.

After enjoying the stupendous views, descend via the 455-step staircase or whizz down the exciting alternative - The Slide. A permanent slide designed by German artist Carsten Höller, it was added to the sculpture in 2016 and is the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide at 178 metres. The fascinating slide twists and turn 12 times, including a tight corkscrew section and ends with a 50 meter straight run to the ground in 40 seconds. At 15 miles per hour, experience the exciting rush and great thrill.

A melange of stirring contemporary art and adrenaline-inducing fun, adventure enthusiasts and thrill seekers can indulge in the exhilarating experience of abseiling down the ArcelorMittalOrbit. A breathtaking experience, enjoy the riveting views of London as you plunge from 80 meters above ground under the supervision of an expert instructor.

A unique experience, indulge in the adventure that offers spectacular views of the city and a thrilling escapade of the slide and abseil.

Address

• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton Street, London E20 2AD, UK

Timings

• 01 April – 30 September: 10:00 am – 18:00 pm
• 01 October – 31 March: 10:00 am – 16:00 pm

Prices (In INR approximately)

Interesting Facts About ArcelorMittal Orbit

• ArcelorMittal Orbit is 22 metres taller than the Statue of Liberty and almost six times taller than the Angel of the North.
• A design competition held in 2009 called for designs for an "Olympic tower". It received about 50 submissions including the Orbit.
• It cost £22.3 million to build - £19.2 million was provided by Lakshmi Mittal of ArcelorMittal, the world’s biggest steelmaker and the remainder from the Greater London Authority.
• Almost 60% of the steel was recycled, reinforcing the Games’ reputation for sustainability.
• The interactive digital content on the lower deck tells the story of the ArcelorMittal Orbit from its design and build to the legacy of the 2012 Games and the unique venues of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In addition, interactive viewing technology enables visitors to interpret the stunning views to be seen from the ArcelorMittal Orbit. 
•  The structure can accommodate approximately 500 people per hour, or 5000 per day.
• 130,000 visitors were able to admire the views from the ArcelorMittal Orbit during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

How to get to ArcelorMittal Orbit

By Tube

• Central Line, Jubilee Line to Stratford station
• Stratford and Hackney Wick stations
• It is a 10-minute walk from the Stratford Station.

By Rail

Stratford Station, Stratford International Station (6 minutes from St Pancras)

By Bus

D8 and 339 (from Stratford City) stop nearby

Location

• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton Street, London E20 2AD, UK

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