Place to visit
ArcelorMittal Orbit, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
ArcelorMittal Orbit is a sculpture and observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London in United Kingdom. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Sculpture and observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London · Architecture
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 32 km as the crow flies
- Website
- arcelormittalorbit.com
- Coordinates
- 51.53829, -0.01301
What it is and where
ArcelorMittal Orbit is a sculpture and observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London in United Kingdom. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in London, where this site lists 980 more places to see, 8.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.53829, -0.01301; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit ArcelorMittal Orbit is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:05
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:33
- DecPossible7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Old Ford IslandNature reserve in the London Borough of Newham508 m
- Jim & Tonic at The Print HouseDistillery710 m
- The Rum HouseDistillery757 m
- Avonside Engine 0-6-0ST 2068 RobertPreserved British industrial 0-6-0ST786 m
- CrateBrewery based in Hackney, London, UK818 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Architecture
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
- London Bridge: road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
- Westminster Bridge: bridge over the River Thames in London
- Millennium Bridge, London: bridge in London
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: navigable aqueduct in Wales
Every United Kingdom place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is ArcelorMittal Orbit?
It is a sculpture and observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London in United Kingdom. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit ArcelorMittal Orbit?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to ArcelorMittal Orbit?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Old Ford Island, Jim & Tonic at The Print House, The Rum House. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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