The ArcelorMittal Orbit & Orbit Slide
Set within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the ArcelorMittal Orbit stands alongside the former Olympic Stadium and offer a unique setting for those looking to explore London’s Olympic legacy. As Britain’s tallest sculpture, the tower reaches 114.5m in height & offers views across the former Olympic Park and the city of London. Whilst you may gain better perspectives over London from popular settings such as The London Eye, the Orbit Tower does give you views of the city within the context of our Olympic history & now contains a fantastic slide that snakes around the structure for added thrills.
LOOK OUT FOR THE World’s Tallest Slide plus plenty of cheap ticket offers & incredible views of the Olympic Park and surrounding areas!
ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide
The Orbit Slide
The ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower has always had the look of a Helter Skelter but with the creation of the Orbit Slide this has actually become a reality. Snaking around the steel structure a total of 12 times from top to bottom & reaching speeds of up to 15mph during your decent, the Orbit Slide offers a great adrenaline fuelled experience that is worth the visit.
Costing £3.5 million to build, the slide navigates 12 turns around the Orbit Tower followed by a 50 metre straight run to the ground. Worth also keeping an eye out for the tight corkscrew section, known at the ‘bettfeeder’ – after the German world of ‘bedspring’, that is contained within the loops for an extra twist! Guest will need to be 8 years or over and at least 1.3 metres tall to ride the slide.
Find out more in our Orbit Slide Guide – Tried & Tested.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit
ArcelorMittal Orbit; Top Tips
1. Find out more information about the slide within our Orbit Slide; Tried & Tested Guide.
2. Ask the staff at the top of the Orbit to help you undertake some novel tricks with the mirrors, including an ability to hang upside down, that works particularly well with younger guests.
3. I’m always in favour of earning your view so it’s worth taking the 455 steps down from the top of the orbit to ground level to enjoy changing views of the Olympic Park, (you can always take the lift both ways should you prefer).
4. Keep an eye out for changing events taking place throughout the year including abseiling experiences.
5. Look out for alternative Views of London on a Budget such as the free tickets to the Sky Garden or Horizon 22 that offer value for money.
6. Combine a trip to the Orbit with other activities available at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park such as the Aqua Splash Sessions that take place at Aquatics Centre or enjoy some time in the adventure playgrounds.
The Concave Mirrors at the ArcelorMittal Orbit
The ArcelorMittal Orbit; More Information
1. The most fascinating aspect of The Orbit must be the ongoing reveal of the former Olympic Park redevelopment and views over the London skyline.
2. With views that can stretch for 20 miles on a clear day, take a fresh perspective on top London landmarks including The Shard, Canary Wharf, O2 Arena, BT Tower, London Eye & more.
3. Enjoy the concave mirrors designed by Turner-prize winning designer, Sir Anish Kapoor on the top floor, offering you new ways to engage & interpret the landscape around you; it will literally turn you upside down!
4. Very helpful staff throughout the attraction that are willing to point out the London landmarks or demonstrate ‘tricks’ with the concave mirrors.
More information available at ArcelorMittal Orbit.
