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Kitted out with a helmet and arm protectors you join the queue ready to watch a short video about how to ride the slide. The level below the viewing platform is where you get to ride the slide. The polished concave mirrors that are on either side of the platform play with your perspective and turn the horizon on its head. There are interactive touch screens on the viewing platform that tell the story of the Orbit and the park and they also give you information on the surrounding area. Unfortunately we had previously visited the orbit on a rainy day and didn’t get to see half of what you can on a clear bright day When you book your tickets you have to hope for a clear day. We knew they had scored when the crowd erupted in a loud cheer. The youngest was pretty impressed with the Olympic Stadium where Westham were playing at home. We took the lift up to the viewing platform where we spent some time looking out across at London’s skyline, pointing out buildings that we recognised. The visit starts at the bottom of the Arcelormittal Orbit where you get to stand directly underneath and look up at the twisting red lattice framed iconic structure. The sculpture is a physical embodiment of the spirit of East London.Ī few weeks we visited the Orbit not only for the incredible panoramic views across London but also to ride the world’s tallest and longest slide. The Olympic Park is now used every day by visitors from all over people out cycling or going for walks, families picnicking on the grass, children running around and playing in the many parks and couples out for romantic walks along the canal.Įverytime I see this amazing structure it brings back memories of the unity we shared back in 2012 and how well our olympic teamed performed. I remember back in 2012 when the Olympics changed the area and the people within it. It is part of the Olympic legacy that transformed East London. This fantastic piece of art is impressive and moving.
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The Orbit is the UK’s tallest sculpture, 80m high above the Olympic Park and 60% made from recycled steel offers extraordinary 20- mile views of London skyline. The Arcelormittal Orbit was designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond and was erected back in 2012 just in time for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.