London Olympics 2012

Information about London's hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games, from venue planning to cultural events. Articles cover security, sustainability, funding, ceremonies and the intended legacy.

Funding the 2012 Games

The London 2012 Olympics budget nearly quadrupled from initial estimates, ballooning from £2.4 billion to £9.3 billion before the games began.

Legacy of 2012 Games

How the 2012 London Olympics transformed east London's Lower Lea Valley into parkland and green space for the future.

London 2012 Sustainability Plans

London 2012 commits to the first sustainable Olympics by cutting emissions, eliminating landfill waste, protecting wildlife and promoting healthier communities.

Safety at the 2012 Games

How London 2012 planned to keep nine million spectators safe across 55 Olympic and Paralympic venues.

The London 2012 Ceremonies

How London showcased itself at the Beijing 2008 closing ceremonies to prepare for hosting the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad

A four-year cultural programme running alongside London 2012 aimed to celebrate UK arts and creativity while engaging communities nationwide.

The London 2012 Venues

London 2012 will use the Olympic Stadium plus dozens of other venues across the city, from the wave-roofed Aquatics Centre to the temporary Basketball Arena.