Visiting in 2012

Tower Hamlets is the perfect destination for visitors to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With over 10,000 athletes arriving in London to compete in the Games – not to mention the holders of the eight million spectator tickets – East London will be welcoming a lot of people during the Games’ 60-day duration.

While the Games themselves will be their primary focus, this massive crowd will also want entertainment beyond the Olympic Park. Fortunately, they need look no further than Tower Hamlets – right on the threshold of the Park – for all their shopping, dining and entertainment needs.

As one of London’s most culturally and historically rich areas, Tower Hamlets is perfectly positioned to act as the playground for the Olympics. There are world-class attractions like the Tower of London; vibrant streetscapes like Brick Lane; and of course the famous East End markets of Columbia Road, Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane to explore.

Tower Hamlets also has a wealth of quirky and individual venues for corporate entertainment, ranging from the purpose-built spaces at Canary Wharf to venues in the historic districts of Shoreditch and Spitalfields – both of which provide a taste of ‘real’ London.

There is also a full range of accommodation options, from budget to boutique, and even luxury, high-end brands like Four Seasons, Marriott and super-stylish ANdAZ.

Visitors will enjoy the incredible array of innovative, independent retailers with a uniquely East End flair, plus dining options ranging from five-star restaurants to riverside pubs serving pie’n’mash. Tower Hamlets can cater for every taste and budget.

The Olympic Games may be all about the athletes but in 2012, East London itself will also be a star of the show.

Find out more about local attractions in Tower Hamlets.

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