Landmarks

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Name: ArcelorMittal Orbit
Address: 5 Thornton St, London, England, GB

111 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Gerard

October 19, 2018

The curly-wurly red scaffolding tower lords it over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from its position right alongside the Olympic Stadium. Designed by the artist Anish Kapoor and structural engineer Cecil Balmond, it stands 114.5m (376ft) tall – with lifts (and a 455-step staircase) up to two platforms from which you take in the interesting, if not entirely spectacular, view – The Shard, St Paul’s and the Wembley arches are all very much on the skyline. There are also two of Kapoor's entertaining distorting mirrors inside and some newly installed digital telescopes so that you can get closer to the views.

Carla

April 5, 2015

Love it or hate it, it is here and worth a look. Personally we love this red beacon. If you can see this, you are close to home.

Angela

September 21, 2022

20 mins away by train find yourself at the ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT 10 years of stunning city views from the UK’s tallest sculpture, thrilling twists and turns down the world’s longest tunnel slide, and unforgettable memories! Join us in celebrating 10 years of the ArcelorMittal Orbit at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Created by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the magnificent, ruby red looping structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games.