Plenty To Do at the O2

The O2 Centre was initially built to house an exhibit celebrating the turn of the millennium - in fact it used to be known as the Millenium Centre. After the exhibition, it was sold to O2 and turned into a multiple of different venues that offer plenty of things to do for everyone. There is just about something for everyone here and it provides a great day out. If you are staying in Central London visitors can travel by train, by boat or even cable car providing a fantastic journey 'en route' an getting a broad appreciation of the South East London environment.

O2 Arena

This arena is notable for a few reasons. Also called the North Greenwich Arena, this venue was used for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Paralympics. It is the first American-style multi-purposed stadium and can hold 20,000 people, second largest in the UK, and the busiest in the world. A wide variety of events are now held there and it’s shape is designed so that everyone gets a good seat.

O2 Bubble

The O2 Bubble is a, you guessed it, bubble-shaped exhibition space that opened in 2007. It is made from the same material used for the Eden Project. It first held Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs and would later hold a Michael Jackson exhibition.

Up at the O2

Opened in 2012, Up at the O2 is an expedition across the roof of the Dome in a 90-minute walk. Walk 52m above ground level and soak in the views at the summit. You have clear views of Greenwich, Canary Wharf, and the Olympic Park

Sky Studios and Sky Backstage

The O2 is also home to Sky Studios, and they welcome you to visit them! Check in to see if they have any exhibits set up for a movie promotion – you could be in for a real treat! Or, if you are looking for an epic night out, and you happen to be a Sky customer (or a friend of a Sky customer) you can apply for free tickets to Sky Backstage, an exclusive area behind the main stage where you can eat, drink, and even have a bout of karaoke.

Indigo at the O2

This venue is for live music and smaller club events. Well, small being relative. It can hold up to 2800 people and contains four bars, has a VIP area, and, of course, a stage. The King’s Row is where you can get the best seats (better than the VIP area, Purple Lounge, which doesn’t have a direct view). They host both musicians and comedians, and have seen the likes of The Who, Blondie, and the Black Eyed Peas grace their stage.

Building Six

Another club within the confines of the O2 is Building Six. It’s a massive complex with over three huge floors and a Body Kinetic dance floor that will reacts to the bass. If you couldn’t feel the bass pumping through your body before, you are guaranteed to now. This club also has a terrace, so enjoy the beautiful skyline.

Brooklyn Bowl

Where else can you go bowling and enjoy all the comforts of a party night out? Brooklyn Bowl invites you to eat soul food, drink (till you are drunk, perhaps?) and listen to live music. More than a bowling alley, this is a night out and accommodates all your night-out needs.

The Entertainment Avenue and the Quadrant

These are not venues so much as they are sections where you’ll find restaurants and bars. It resembles a shopping centre (a very big one, mind you) and this is the area that you’ll have to go through to get to many of the highlights to your trip. There is also a Cineworld if you are interested in dinner and a movie. The Quadrant is a similar space, only outdoors. It’s hired out for a wide variety of events, so keep your eye on it!