Climb to the top of the O2 and check out the view from next month

8:30am Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Top Stories

By Jim Palmer

Picture by Base Structures

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SYDNEY has the harbour bridge, and now in London you can put on overalls and climb up the Millenium Dome.

Up at the O2 is the scheme devised by AEG Europe, the owners of the Greenwich events complex, where adventure seekers can climb a vertigo-inducing 53 metres above ground level on a tensile fabric
walkway to the top of the dome.

Breathtaking 360-degree views of the capital can be enjoyed at the summit- including the Olympic Park, Thames barrier, the Shard, historic Royal Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

The 90 minute expedition for groups of upto 30 begins at an “immersive” base camp and briefing area, with climb suits, shoes and safety harnesses all supplied.

Highly-trained guides can take anyone over 10 years old and 1.2m high who is medically and physically fit with a sense of adventure. Accessible tours are also planned.

Alistair Wood, AEG Europe, Senior Vice President for Real Estate, commented: “Up at The O2 is not only an exciting, new landmark attraction for London but it also marks the fifth birthday of The O2
in style.“

Tours start year-round on June 21 and tickets are available to O2 customers today and the general public on May 30. It costs £22 for adults and O2 customers get a 15 per cent discount through
Priority Moments.

For more information visit upattheo2.co.uk.

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