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London 2012 Olympics

London 2012

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.

The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.


See Britain

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How do you see Britain? We're building up a picture of what the UK looks like through your eyes.

Game Changer: Britain Prepares

Game Changer

Watch our documentary film telling the inspiring story of how people across the UK are preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games

British Olympic rowers.

Find out how to apply for tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Did you know? London Olympic ‘firsts’

Olympic Torch

In 2012, London will become the first city to have hosted the modern Olympic Games three times. Read about 20 Olympic firsts for the UK

Olympic Truce

Olympic Truce - Promotion

The UK sponsored the record breaking United Nations Resolution on the Olympic Truce entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”. Find out about our work

One year to go until the London Olympics and Paralympic Games

Start of the 110m Hurdles Heat 4 of the Men's Decathlon at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

A round up of activities from our embassies and missions around the world to celebrate one year to go until the London Olympics and Paralympic games

The UK's winning Olympic bid

Dancer at the Olympics handover party (Getty images)

Find out more about our plans for the London 2012 Olympics

Going for green – Britain’s 2012 dream

London 2012 Olympic stadium surrounded by wild flowers (© London 2012)

Watch our documentary film telling the amazing story of the Olympic Park build for the London 2012 Games

Olympic games quiz

Olympic quiz

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, complete this quiz and learn more about the Games!

   

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London 2012: latest news

  • 1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition
    15 May 2012, 14:06 GMT
    The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.
  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame
    10 May 2012, 09:02 GMT
    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.
  • Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games
    9 May 2012, 16:54 GMT
    The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.