London from Above - Part II
Soon after I came to London, I visited Greenwich to see the Prime Meridian. I did check out O2 at that time too for its restaurants and Nizmo car racing simulations, but somehow didn't realize the existence of Up at the O2!!! Recently when I came to know, I decided to visit the place on my 'Day of Heights' just after London Eye!!! To begin with, O2 is a weird structure! Its a circular shaped multiplex. Though the shops have a ceiling, the whole multiplex by itself has no ceiling! It's something like a circus tent. Its covered with a huge canvas. I was honestly confused and I turned to my guy and asked him "Is this still under construction???"!!! Actually, its been designed that way!!
The whole thing incl safety instructions to descent takes about 90 mins. On the walkway, there is a central rope which is holding on, and there's a rope for the harness which comes along with you. A group consists of maximum 16 people accompanied by 1 guide. I was accompanied by the very gorgeous Kate! She said she's slightly afraid of heights then she followed that last year she did a sky dive!!!! I was like Whattttttt... That's not phobia, that is mania of heights and she's in the perfect job!!!
Socks are a must because shoes are given by them and so are the jackets and gloves. Yes, I asked them the inevitable question. The gloves are washed very often and jackets are washed once in a while. The shoes are sprayed with disinfectant and dried and are discarded every 6 months.
1. Though on the ticket, it says that you have to be clothed according to the weather, it doesn't say you have to wear pants! Yes, you have to wear pants or shorts! What's given is a typical harness that goes on each leg and under the crotch! So with a skirt or dress its not possible!
2. Wear your earcuffs or stuff some cotton into your ears. When you're atop there in open air (unlike London Eye where you're in a cubicle), wind is heavy!
3. You cannot carry anything above. Don't worry, you're given lockers to protect your belonging. But the problem is, no DSLR can atop with you!!! Small digi cams, cell phone cameras are all you can take that fit into your jacket's pocket (no, not even ipads or tabs)! Photography is only with this device!
To Get There:
Nearest railway station: North Greenwich
UpattheO2 Ticket: Varies from £28 to £35
Available to buy online on their website.
Emirates Air Line Ticket: Varies from £3.50 to £10.70 per adult
Just like London Eye, here UpattheO2 too, photos come only with a souvenir album that costs £15
I really wish they come up with cheaper options like £2-3 digital transfer per pic!
I'm sure almost no one would mind paying £2 than £15 which is almost half of ticket's cost!!!
UpattheO2 Ticket: Varies from £28 to £35
Available to buy online on their website.
Emirates Air Line Ticket: Varies from £3.50 to £10.70 per adult
Just like London Eye, here UpattheO2 too, photos come only with a souvenir album that costs £15
I really wish they come up with cheaper options like £2-3 digital transfer per pic!
I'm sure almost no one would mind paying £2 than £15 which is almost half of ticket's cost!!!
P.S: I was invited by UpattheO2 to experience it for review purpose, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.
Dedicated to Venkat
Dedicated to Venkat