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LONDON
So much to see and do
You’ll never be short of things to see and do when you visit London. From tours of Buckingham Palace to seeing the famous works at the National Gallery, London has something special for everyone. Time it right and you could take part in royal celebrations, or visit famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge, London eye and Monument. Enjoy a day out shopping on Oxford Street, or simply relax in one of the many beautiful parks in the City – London remains a major meeting point for the curious.
A world-in-one city
With no less than 230 languages spoken and six airports directly connecting the city to nearly 400 international destinations, London offers a wealth of different cultures and communities. It makes it one of the world’s leading international financial and business centres. Offering a diverse array of unique and exciting places to visit; a rich heritage that stretches back thousands of years and a proud sporting history, London is a visitor destination constantly boasting major attractions in all fields.
International sport platform
The Olympic Games has been staged in London three times: in 1908, 1948 and again in 2012. With a huge sporting history and renowned world-class stadiums, infrastructures, expertise and logistics, London provides a platform from which to deliver a genuine sporting legacy. This platform encourages excellence, from national and international competition to local clubs and school leagues, maintaining an image of great success as a host city for major sporting events. Homing and hosting international media ready to communicate via every medium to the rest of the world provides another unique characteristic as the “Sports City”.
Financial hub
The City of London continuously attracts new business to the capital and the whole of the UK, making it – next to NYC – the financial capital of the world. More than 500 banks and insurance institutions have their headquarters in the City, as well as a number of the world’s largest law firms, establishing London as a leader in trading, foreign exchange and global insurance on the international markets.
LEGACY STAKEHOLDERS AFFILIATED TO THE UNION
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
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With no less than 230 languages spoken and six airports directly connecting the city to nearly 400 international destinations, London offers a wealth of different cultures and communities. It makes it one of the world’s leading international financial and business centres. Offering a diverse array of unique and exciting places to visit; a rich heritage that stretches back thousands of years and a proud sporting history, London is a visitor destination constantly boasting major attractions in all fields.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is the green space, venues and communities created from London 2012. It’s now a destination attracting 20 million visits a year, hosts elite and grassroots sports at legacy venues, including the 65,000 capacity London Stadium and London Aquatics Centre, is home to quality residential developments and innovative businesses large and small. The Mission set for the London Legacy Development Corporation which drives the regeneration on behalf of the Mayor, is as relevant now as it was in 2012 – “To change the lives of people in east London and drive growth in the area and beyond with an inspiring and innovative place where people want – and can afford – to live, work and visit.” The work continues with more housing and the creation of East Bank, the UK’s most ambitious cultural and education quarter in a generation.
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Website: www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk
LEE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is at the heart of London 2012’s long term sporting legacy. A major player in London’s Bid, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority contributed land, expertise and enthusiasm along with their existing plans for a VeloPark and white water centre. Lee Valley oversaw every stage of their three venues’ business modelling, design and build, acting as a guardian for legacy and ensuring that the venues had a “build once” philosophy. Lee Valley White Water Centre opened to the public a year before the Games; Lee Valley VeloPark and Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre opened in 2014. They are three of the most successful Olympic legacy venues in the world with a community focused, commercially driven programme blending major events and corporate hires with the inclusive community access which is at their core.
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Website: visitleevalley.org.uk
SPIRIT OF 2012
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Spirit of 2012 is the social legacy funder from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our purpose is to unlock a future where events and volunteering are a pathway to wellbeing for people and communities across the UK. Set up with a £47 million National Lottery endowment, we have made over 230 grants to foster social unity, champion youth empowerment, and inspire increased participation in physical activity, arts and culture and volunteering. Over the past ten years, we have become experts in harnessing the power of events. As our grant-funding comes to an end, our mission is to share research, insights and recommendations that strengthen their social impact.
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Website: spiritof2012.org.uk
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
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The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile — the financial district and historic centre of London — and is dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. We have a long history of supporting and celebrating major sport events taking place across London and the UK, working with our partners to maximise the benefits these events bring to our local communities.