Arcelormittal Orbit Slide – An Olympic achievement
Description : Set within the beautiful gardens of Olympic Park , the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of London ’ s most-sought-after attractions ; especially that London 2012 venues and heritage sit all around . The Carsten Holler designed slide , created in conjunction with the Orbit ’ s famous designer and artist Anish Kapoor , is the world ’ s longest and tallest tunnel slide at 584ft long and 250ft high .
X-Factor : The silver tube , with transparent sections , corkscrews you from the top to bottom in little more than 30 seconds . From the 376ft tall observation deck , an incredible 360-degree vista of the capital and a partial glimpse into the Olympic stadium . With obligatory padded head , knee and arm protectors , your plummet to the ground is fast and safe .
Incentive benefits : Adrenaline ; Active adventure ; Excitement ; Team-building ; Urban panorama ; Culture ; Olympic heritage ; Education ; Mental Wellness .
Reviewed by Ramy : A breath-taking , roller-coaster like feeling of sweeping descents . The 30-second drop will inject a euphoric feeling for days . Easily combined with drinks reception at observation deck .
Website : www . arcelormittalorbit . com
Up at the 02
Description : Did you know that you can climb across the roof of the O2 Arena ? The distinctive white dome is supported by 12 100m-high yellow support towers that protrude through the dome ’ s white exterior . A blue rubber pathway , splits the dome ’ s eastern and western sides , and is the route participants take across this
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wondrous structure , which is located in the east of the capital on the Greenwich Peninsula .
X-Factor : Bragging rights to say you have stood on top of ‘ The O2 ’, which has staged some of the biggest names in music and sport . Organisers supply you with a harness , outfit and tuition to complete the trek . The 30-degree ascent / descent is made with harness connected to a zip-wire for the climb so there is no chance of being blown off course . The reward at the summit is a 360-degree view of the Docklands , the Shard and many other features of the London Skyline .
Incentive benefits : Active adventure ; Team-building and Connectivity ; Urban panorama ; Culture ; Heritage ; Education ; Mental wellness and mindfulness .
Reviewed by Ramy : Within the
Above : Feel the pace of the city in a Thames Rocket capability of most , therefore is a great team-building activity with the advantage of space at the summit for an event / drinks reception .
Web site : www . theo2 . co . uk / up-at-the-o2 / climb
Thames Rockets – Formula 1 on water
Description : Is it possible to see many of London ’ s most iconic buildings in just 50 minutes ? It is if you are sitting on one of a fleet of high-performance crafts run by ‘ Thames Rockets ’, the first ever Thames speed boat tour-operator in London . The company offers a unique experience and perspective of London ’ s historical and modern buildings from the River Thames .
X-Factor : The on-board guide , ‘ sets the scene ’ of the trip as soon as the life-jackets are strapped on , describing the history of everything from the Gothic façade of The Palace of Westminster through to the gleaming skyscrapers of the Shard and Canary Wharf . All the while anticipation grows towards the moment the driver pushes the throttle forward and opens up the twin 200hp ‘ Envinrude ’ engines that lifts the nose of the rib , pins your group firmly to their seats and let ’ s rip beyond London Bridge .
Incentive benefits : Adrenaline ; Excitement ; Team-building ; Urban panorama ; Culture ; Heritage ; Education ; Mental wellness
Reviewed by Ramy : Observing parts of London from the water complements the thrill of criss-crossing the Thames at pace . A unique way to bring the team together or indeed a fabulous reward for productivity . Impossible not to squeal with joy .
Web site : www . thamesrockets . com
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