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In Making it happen...

Funding the Games The London 2012 project is delivered by two key org...
Infrastructure An entirely new utilities infrastructure is being i...
Latest progress Preparations for the London 2012 Games are on track.
Legacy after the Games After the Games the Olympic Park will be transforme...
Living near the Olympic Park Here you will find information from the Olympic Del...

Planning consultations Consultations allow members of the public to have t...
Sustainability London is the first Summer Host City to embed susta...
Transport London 2012 is aiming for 100% of spectators to get...

In Get Involved...

Business Network Welcome to the Business Network.
Volunteering London 2012 will depend on up to 70,000 volunteers ...
Inspire programme Recognising outstanding non-commercial projects and...
Cultural Olympiad Putting culture at the heart of the Games
Education Using the power of the Games to inspire children an...

Jobs A job at London 2012 is your chance to share a mome...
Live Sites Live Sites are big screens and event spaces in urba...
Open Weekend Open Weekend, supported by BP, is an annual UK-wide...

In The Games...

Ceremonies One of the main features of the Games are the cerem...
Games heritage The UK has a strong history in th Olympic and Paral...
Olympic Park The London 2012 Games are the catalyst for transfor...
Olympic sports Featuring 26 sports, breaking down into disciplines...
Paralympic sports There are 20 sports in the Paralympic programme for...

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In Visiting in 2012...

Accommodation From luxury hotels to budget beds, London has accom...
Getting to the Games London 2012 is working hard to make sure that spect...
Safety and security Our aim is to ensure safe and secure Olympic and Pa...
Tickets Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic ...

Hyde Park

3,000 spectators will enjoy a grandstand view of the finishing area for London 2012 events, with many thousands more able to watch as the athletes swim, cycle and run on the course.

Where is it?

Key Facts

Sport: Triathlon, 10k Open Water Swim
Capacity: 3,000
New or existing?: New, temporary

About Hyde Park

The largest of London’s Royal Parks, Hyde Park has been open to the public since 1637.

The park is home to a number of grassroots sports clubs, including the Serpentine Swimming Club, whose members swim in the Serpentine Lake whatever the weather – even on Christmas Day.

Location

Hyde Park lies within London’s West End, within easy walking distance of top class accommodation and shops. It is easy to get to on foot and by bus and is close to six tube stations.