Formally the Millennium Dome. This dome-shaped structure resembles a very large tent and was the centre piece of the UK’s millennium celebrations. It now houses a massive concert arena, restaurants, shops and a cinema. It’s free to enter the concourses and we’d recommend it because it’s a fascinating building to see. Tube stop: North Greenwich. This is an extract from our free London City Guide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE O2 IN LONDON
This building has a special place in the hearts of British people, somewhere between hate and love. Hate, because it became a symbol of how much money was spent at the Millennium without any long term thought of how it might be used afterwards and love because it’s a structure everyone knows which is now, finally, being put to good use. The dome stood empty for years once the Millennium exhibition inside stopped attracting visitors, but now it’s a bustling event-based attraction again. Everytime we go, something new has opened and it’s very busy on a concert night. If you don’t have tickets for a show, we think you’ll get more out of the experience of visiting on a non-show night, or in an afternoon. Check out the satellite image on the map below to see how big it is! A great way to see the O2 is on a river cruise on the Thames, take a look at the various options here.
The fascinating roof of The O2
ADDRESS
The O2, Greenwich, London SE10 0AX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8463 2000
When arriving by tube, the North Greenwich station has a covered walkway which leads to the entrance of the O2.
MORE ON THE O2
The O2 website
The O2 by boat - Thames Clippers hop-on, hop-off service
Thames River Cruises – Another way to see the O2
Wikipedia – Millennium Dome
Hotels near the O2 – Great rates from Hotels.com
More hotels in London – Up to 30% off from Expedia.co.uk
Books on the O2/Millennium Dome - Amazon.co.uk
GreatBuildings.com
