Centres of Excellence tour to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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An inspiring base for a multi-sports weekend with many fun activities available

The London 2012 Legacy means there are some stunning facilities for sports tour teams to enjoy in the capital over a weekend. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park boasts former Olympic and Paralympic venues, including London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley Velopark and the Copper Box Arena, which hosts a variety of sporting matches from netball to Jujutsu. The facilities are surrounded by peaceful parklands and waterways.

The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre has state-of-the-art facilities including two hockey pitches, four indoor tennis courts and six outdoor courts, available for public use, all year round. Teams can enjoy training and play hockey matches on striking water-based, Union Jack fringed pitches. The centre can also organise coaches. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre sees many high-profile events, such as the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup.

Sample itinerary

Availability of tickets for professional matches will be dictated by tour dates.

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Watch an inspiring international hockey match at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Tour of the stunning London Olympic Stadium (subject to stadium events) followed by dinner in the hostel.

Day 2

Morning training session on elite pitches at the hockey centre. After lunch enjoy a match against a local team. Experience ArcelorMittal Orbit the world’s tallest, longest and fastest tunnel slide, while taking in great views of London. Before departure let off steam bowling and enjoy dinner.

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London Olympic Stadium Tour
ArcelorMittal Orbit
Lee Valley Velopark

An inspiring tour including panoramic views into the stadium, exploring the home changing room, visit the indoor running track, walk down the players’ tunnel and see the view from the managers dug out.

An iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games with a fun tunnel slide.

Try out an introduction to track cycling at Lee Valley Velopark, allegedly the fastest indoor track in the world.

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Our hostel is within easy reach of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in the rural landscape of Lee Valley.

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