Where is the slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Where is the Orbit slide in London? The slide winds around the ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture, which is located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in Stratford, east London.
How do you get to the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Is there a lift to the top? Yes, all visitors will make the 34 second lift journey to the top of the attraction. How you descend is your choice; by lift, down the 455 stairs or in The Slide.
How high is the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
114.5m tall
Standing at 114.5m tall, the ArcelorMittal Orbit gives you the chance to explore London’s famous skyline through stunning floor to ceiling windows before experiencing the city’s landmarks from the outside observation walkway suspended 80m above the ground.
Is ArcelorMittal slide open?
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is open! Book your tickets to ride the world’s longest tunnel slide!
How long does it take to slide down the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
40 seconds
3. The Orbit slide is the world’s longest tunnel slide. It takes 40 seconds to whizz from top to bottom, including 12 loops round the tower (called the ‘bettfeder’ – German for ‘bedspring’).
How long does the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide take?
In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour! And that’s not all! Stand on top of the world at the ArcelorMittal Orbit and take in London’s stunning skyline – spot famous landmarks and use the interactive screens to find out more about them.
How high is the ArcelorMittal Orbit freefall abseil?
262 feet
The UK’s highest freefall abseil from the UK’s tallest sculpture is the adrenaline-fuelled way to see London at 262 feet above the city.
Is there a weight limit for ArcelorMittal?
Combined tickets for the Orbit and the Slide cost £16.50 and can be booked on the website. To ride the slide you have to be at least 1.3m and aged 8 years old. The weight limit is 22 stone (308 lb).
Why is the ArcelorMittal Orbit important?
Designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of the most striking and enduring visual legacies of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its extraordinary looping structure has become a byword for design innovation and playful invention.
How fast is the ArcelorMittal Orbit slide?
15 miles per hour
In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour! And that’s not all! Stand on top of the world at the ArcelorMittal Orbit and take in London’s stunning skyline – spot famous landmarks and use the interactive screens to find out more about them.
How much did the ArcelorMittal Orbit cost?
ArcelorMittal Orbit | |
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Cost | £22.7 million |
Owner | Olympic Park Legacy Company (on completion), ownership transferred to London Legacy Development Corporation |
Management | ENGIE Services Limited on behalf of London Legacy Development Corporation |
Height | 114.5 m (376 ft) |
Can you abseil down the O2?
Did the walk over the O2 in March with Wire & Sky and went back to do the abseil down the orbit yesterday. Absolutely brilliant experience. Felt completely safe.
What’s the biggest slide in the UK?
London’s most exciting attraction, The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit opened in June 2016 and visitors have been snapping up tickets to experience the truly hair-raising experience! Measuring 178m, The Slide is the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide.
How long does the ArcelorMittal Orbit last?
About an hour, but plenty of other things to do around the Olympic park, cycling arena, walks, artworks and a couple of cafes, so we spent about 4 hours in total.
Who designed the ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Arup GroupArcelorMittal Orbit / Architecture firm
Can you climb O2 pregnant?
10. We do not recommend UATO2 to pregnant customers or to people who suffer from vertigo. UATO2 is likely to be unsuitable for persons who suffer from other conditions or injuries which would prevent them from performing the UATO2 Climb Activities.
Where is the ArcelorMittal Orbit located?
ADDRESS. ArcelorMittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E20 2AD
How do I get to ArcelorMittal Orbit from Stratford station?
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is only a 10 minute walk from Stratford Station. Transport for London’s Journey Planner. Follow the signs to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Upon exiting the station take the escalators up, located behind the lifts.
Do ArcelorMittal’s emissions make a monumental joke of Olympic Park Tower?
“ArcelorMittal’s emissions make a monumental joke of Olympic park tower”. The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010. ^ Vulliamy, Ed (3 December 2004).
What is ArcelorMittal’s position on ex-inmates’demands?
ArcelorMittal said that it was prepared to meet the former inmates’ demands but the local authorities were ultimately responsible for granting permission.