Up at The O2 Climbing Experience

Get strapped in and enjoy the best 360 views of London on top of The O2 arena!
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Get strapped in and enjoy the best 360 views of London on top of The O2 arena!

Experience Days Attractions: For a totally unique day out in London that combines adrenaline-pumping adventure with breathtaking views, look no further than the Up at The O2 Experience. Join a group of explorers for a walk to remember, scaling the 380m walkway across the roof of The O2.

The experience begins on arrival at The O2, where participants will get kitted out in climbing suits and gripped shoes, before receiving a safety briefing from the instructor. Then the climb to the summit begins... the walkway is given a bouncy feel to replicate The O2 tent beneath, and is 52m tall at the highest point, providing incredible panoramic views of London all around. The climb can be booked either during the day, at sunset, or at twilight for a range of different cityscapes - from bright sunshine to twinkling stars! The whole walk takes around one hour to complete from start to finish, where you'll end on solid ground on the other side of the arena.

The Up at The O2 Climbing Experience makes a fantastic family day out in London, or a unique experience gift for adventurous individuals that will be remembered for a lifetime. Tick off a bucket list item this year and try a London activity like no other!

Fancy dinner as well? Have a look at the Up At The O2 Dining Package here!

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Availability

There are three categories of climbs:

Original Climb

Sunset Climb

Twilight Climb

Experiences can be booked throughout the year on selected weekday and weekend dates. Weekday availability is more restricted in January.

Late arrivals will not be admitted or refunded.

If you have a specific date in mind, please click 'Enquire About This Experience' to speak with a member of our customer service team. 

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Requirements

Minimum age: 8

Minimum height: 1.2m

Maximum weight: 21 stone

Maximum waist measurement: 125cm

Maximum upper thigh measurement: 75cm


adult:child ratios

 8 - 11 year olds – 1 adult to 2 minors

12 - 13 year olds – 1 adult to 4 minors

14 – 17 year olds – 1 adult to 5 minors


Unfortunately this experience is not suitable for pregnant women.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 1:00

Time Spent at Venue: 1:30

The actual climb lasts around 1 hour, but with the briefing theentire experience lasts 90 minutes.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the booked time.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Up at The O2 Climbing Experience is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 11

Spectators Allowed on Site: No

Maximum group size: 16

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Where is it Located

London (London)

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What to Wear

All safety equipment will be provided by the instructors, including a climbing suit and shoes.

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Weather

The climb will be cancelled in particularly adverse weather conditions, such as lightning, high winds, heavy snow and ice. The experience will be rescheduled for another date if this situation occurs.

Reviews
Betty - Bristol
  • 07/07/2022
I am particularly nervous with heights, but every aspect of this experience ensured that I felt at complete ease the whole time. All of the instructors were extremely friendly and reassuring, resulting in me feeling relaxed throughout the d...
I am particularly nervous with heights, but every aspect of this experience ensured that I felt at complete ease the whole time. All of the instructors were extremely friendly and reassuring, resulting in me feeling relaxed throughout the duration of the climb. The climb itself was a fun challenge, and is a real sense of a achievement once you are at the top. One of our instructors gave us some really interesting information about landmarks visible to us once we were at the top and made sure to get lots of pictures of us! This was an amazing day out and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting London soon.
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Anastasia - Cornwall
  • 07/07/2022
My Up At The O2 Experience was incredible! Our guides were lovely. They made sure everyone was feeling comfortable and gave us detailed directions on how to put on our harnesses. We felt perfectly safe. Once we reached the top we were told...
My Up At The O2 Experience was incredible! Our guides were lovely. They made sure everyone was feeling comfortable and gave us detailed directions on how to put on our harnesses. We felt perfectly safe. Once we reached the top we were told lots of interesting facts about the London landmarks we could see, this was a really nice touch. I think it's a great, unique way to experience London. Highly recommend!
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Sophie - Portsmouth
  • 08/09/2020
This experience was an amazing gift for my birthday that I will never forget! The instructor Jacob encouraged me and gave me the support I needed to do the climb as I am extremely scared of heights. When my friend and I reached the top, it...
This experience was an amazing gift for my birthday that I will never forget! The instructor Jacob encouraged me and gave me the support I needed to do the climb as I am extremely scared of heights. When my friend and I reached the top, it was a clear day and the view was worth every minute of the climb!! I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting London.
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Kaia - Brighton
  • 07/09/2020
This was such a unique day out! My instructor Jacob was so friendly and provided us with loads of interesting facts about the city as we climbed over the o2. Once we reached the top I had the most amazing view of London! We had the opportun...
This was such a unique day out! My instructor Jacob was so friendly and provided us with loads of interesting facts about the city as we climbed over the o2. Once we reached the top I had the most amazing view of London! We had the opportunity to take plenty of amazing photos that I will cherish for a life time!
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Abby - London
  • 21/03/2020
Loved this experience. Really well organised, lovely staff and some amazing views of London! Would highly recommend - a fun and different way to experience London
Linda - London
  • 20/03/2020
I was a little nervous about the climb as I really don't like heights, but being with the group and our instructor Sarah soon put me at ease. It was a great experience and a special time to share with my daughter, Naomi.
Alex - Brighton
  • 19/03/2020
I climbed the O2 on Saturday and had a great time - luckily the sun came out for us! Our instructor, Sarah, was great. We got into our suits (you can choose between a suit or gilet depending on how warm you want to be) and climbing shoes an...
I climbed the O2 on Saturday and had a great time - luckily the sun came out for us! Our instructor, Sarah, was great. We got into our suits (you can choose between a suit or gilet depending on how warm you want to be) and climbing shoes and headed up to the first platform, where we had some photos taken. Then we started up the first walkway, which was surprisingly spongy under our feet. The view was amazing, you really can see everything! Once we got to the summit, we took more photos and enjoyed the view. Sarah pointed out some landmarks around us before we headed back down the other side, which was quite steep! This part is probably the scariest, although the entire climb is really a lot less daunting than it looks. Would recommend the Up At The O2 experience for anyone looking for a way to see the sights in London whilst also getting some physical exercise.
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Rina - Brighton
  • 18/03/2020
What an amazing way to spend your afternoon! I have always wanted to take part in this experience and it defiantly exceeded my expectations. Luckily we had the perfect weather for the climb, not too hot or too cold. I really underestimated...
What an amazing way to spend your afternoon! I have always wanted to take part in this experience and it defiantly exceeded my expectations. Luckily we had the perfect weather for the climb, not too hot or too cold. I really underestimated the climb to the top of the o2, it looked a lot easier than I thought it would be. I was slightly out of breath when I got to the top but I do like a challenge and it was all worth it when you finally reach the top and see the amazing view of London.
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Paula Lennon - CRAWLEY
  • 17/03/2020
I absolutely loved the climb. It was well organised and I felt completely at ease with the equipment. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. The views from the top were breathtaking. I am keen to do the climb again in the summer & t...
I absolutely loved the climb. It was well organised and I felt completely at ease with the equipment. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. The views from the top were breathtaking. I am keen to do the climb again in the summer & this time the sunset climb.
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Rose - Brighton
  • 15/01/2020
Overall this experience was a fantastic way to see London like never before. The most memorable moment was being at the top and feeling a rumble beneath our feet, as there was a heavy metal gig going on below! Despite the rain, we thoroughl...
Overall this experience was a fantastic way to see London like never before. The most memorable moment was being at the top and feeling a rumble beneath our feet, as there was a heavy metal gig going on below! Despite the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves going both up and down. I recommend making a day of it, as the O2 itself has lots to offer for shopping, dining and other entertainment to enjoy before or after your experience.
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Ayla - Brighton
  • 14/01/2020
We happened to book our climb around Christmas time and were lucky enough to be greeted by carol singers and hot chocolate at the summit! Unfortunately, the weather was a bit drizzly so the surface was a little harder to climb, but the inte...
We happened to book our climb around Christmas time and were lucky enough to be greeted by carol singers and hot chocolate at the summit! Unfortunately, the weather was a bit drizzly so the surface was a little harder to climb, but the interesting tour guides and unusual experience make up for it. You're given a big suit and gloves that keep you very warm and protected. The view was amazing with some great picture opportunities of us in our suits!
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Helen p Palmer - Surrey
  • 15/07/2018
I really enjoyed the experience, Hannah is a very good guide. Health and safety second to none. My only negative is there should be water at the top it was a very hot day and I was very dry by the time I had climbed up. If you can get cha...
I really enjoyed the experience, Hannah is a very good guide. Health and safety second to none. My only negative is there should be water at the top it was a very hot day and I was very dry by the time I had climbed up. If you can get champagne up there Im sure bottled water could be offered.
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Rush - Anonymous location
  • 28/04/2017
Brilliant fun from start to finish! As I was doing a night climb, I opted for the jumpsuit overalls - these were awesome in themselves! My climb guide was full of fun facts and was happy to point out all of the London landmarks. It was grea...
Brilliant fun from start to finish! As I was doing a night climb, I opted for the jumpsuit overalls - these were awesome in themselves! My climb guide was full of fun facts and was happy to point out all of the London landmarks. It was great to see the city from a completely different perspective and the photos came out well, even in the dark!
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Shane - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
I had a great time climbing the O2 and learnt a lot from our engaging and reassuringly non-nonsense guide, Ross. I'd highly recommend the experience to anyone who wants to see the city in another light!
Lottie - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
Great evening from start to finish. We took part in the private twilight expedition and our tour guide Ross couldn't have made us feel more at ease. The views were fantastic all the way up and at the top. Would highly recommend to anyone wi...
Great evening from start to finish. We took part in the private twilight expedition and our tour guide Ross couldn't have made us feel more at ease. The views were fantastic all the way up and at the top. Would highly recommend to anyone with a love on London and adventure!
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Lenny - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
A truly fantastic experience! We did an evening climb, and it was perfect. Seeing London lit up and learning lots of quirky facts. Our Tour guide was super enthusiastic and full of knowledge on London's skyline. Would highly recommend and g...
A truly fantastic experience! We did an evening climb, and it was perfect. Seeing London lit up and learning lots of quirky facts. Our Tour guide was super enthusiastic and full of knowledge on London's skyline. Would highly recommend and go again.
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Robbie - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
Well worth a visit. The climb itself wasn't as strenuous as I expected so everyone in our group was easily able to make it to the top. Our guide Ross was great and turned the climb into an enjoyable guided tour of London's skyline. The city...
Well worth a visit. The climb itself wasn't as strenuous as I expected so everyone in our group was easily able to make it to the top. Our guide Ross was great and turned the climb into an enjoyable guided tour of London's skyline. The city skyline views from the top are incredible.
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Margret - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
The Up at the O2 Experience is definitely worth a visit. I took part in the twilight climb and it was great to see the night lights of London. Our tour guide Ross was fantastic.
Evie - Anonymous location
  • 14/03/2017
This was such a fun way to experience London - it's quite hard work walking up but the views at the top are worth it! Ross was a fantastic instructor, I wasn't expecting a proper tour guide but he was full of facts and stories, making the '...
This was such a fun way to experience London - it's quite hard work walking up but the views at the top are worth it! Ross was a fantastic instructor, I wasn't expecting a proper tour guide but he was full of facts and stories, making the 'expedition' all the more enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
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Staff Review: Up At The O2 Climb

Lots of my family and friends have participated in the Up At The O2 climbing experience, and it is something I’ve always wanted to do. Luckily for Annie and I, we were invited to come along and do the climb for their 10 year anniversary celebration. Although we had both heard lots about it, we couldn’t wait to see what was actually in store.

Our travels there were quick and easy. We hopped on the train from Brighton and headed to London Blackfriars station. We got on the tube, and jumped off at North Greenwich. There were signs all over directing the public to The O2, so luckily our sense of direction was not needed! As we stepped outside the station, The O2 was standing right in front of us, and no further walking was necessary.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by The O2 climbing team, who were all particularly welcoming and friendly. Once wristbands were put on and check-ins were done, Annie and I had made our way into a room where further members of the team introduced themselves, and our quick introductory briefing video began. Being ok with heights myself, I wasn’t too scared, but others attending the climb noted that this video really helped to ease their nerves as they had an idea of what to expect.

Next, we were taken through to the equipment room. We put our belongings into a box each, and were handed our harnesses and gilet. Annie and I were given a pair of climbing shoes that were “less fashionable” but “more practical”. I didn’t quite realise how handy these would be until we made our way to the starting point, and we saw how steep the climb was! This was when I knew I was going to be left with a real sense of achievement.

At the start of the climb, a professional photographer took a picture of us stood with the immense climb behind us, we then zipped up our phones into the gilets, and the mighty climb commenced…

The climb to the top had us super sweaty, but it was so fun! We all climbed up in a line, one-by-one. Annie and I would pause every now and then to get a good look of our surroundings and watch our views progress the higher we went up.


After a lot of climbing, we finally made it to the top! The views were incredible, and the team made sure they got lots of great photos of us. We could see a 360-degree view of amazing locations such as Greenwich, The Olympic Park and Canary Wharf. A member of the team told us about famous landmarks we could see, such as London’s smallest lighthouse, the world's longest tunnel slide (40 seconds!) and many more. We learnt some interesting facts behind all of these too, but I won’t ruin those for you.

The way down to the bottom was the steepest and most challenging part, but the team were consistent in chatting to all of us and ensuring everyone was at ease. It felt amazing to finish the climb and look behind us at what Annie and I had just achieved! We made our way to get our final picture taken, hand back our equipment and get back to our belongings. 

The gift shop had lots of exciting souvenirs to take home, and Annie and I even bought a T-shirt each. We then had a quick look at the professional photos taken during the climb (which were also emailed to us.)

As we walked out of the equipment room, we were all surprised with champagne and amazing cupcakes that had been personalised for the Up At The O2 10th birthday! This was the perfect end to the perfect experience, not to mention how yummy the cupcakes were…


We made our way out past a variety of restaurants, shops, and bars as we headed to the station. We then hopped back on the train to make the return journey to Brighton.

Annie and I had a truly amazing time at The O2, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to the team who looked after us, they were all incredibly thoughtful and accommodating to everybody in attendance, and we felt they gave the whole experience a really nice touch.

FAQ
Am I able to propose at the Up At the O2 Climbing Experience?

Yes, absolutely you can propose up at The O2 Climbing Experience. If you are planning on doing so, please let us know so we can pass on the details of the exact date and climb you are planning to pop the question!

Can I bring my DSLR camera on the Up at the O2 Climbing Experience?

Before the climb, you're fitted with a special climbing suit or gilet, each with a small pocket for a phone or compact camera - a DSLR camera would be too large to fit.

Is this Up At The O2 Voucher valid for the sunset climb?

This voucher is valid for Original, Sunset and Twilight climbs. Just choose the type of climb you'd like upon booking!

Does this Up At The O2 Climbing Experience include a glass of wine at the top for a special occasion?

Unfortunately the price of a drink at the summit is not included in this voucher. However, you can book a glass of Champagne or Coke on arrival at the Up At The O2 box office. 

Does the Up at The O2 Climbing Experience run on Saturdays.

Yes, the Up at The O2 Climbing Experience does run on Saturdays. Times starting in the morning and run throughout the day and into the early evening. 

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