In 2012 the Olympics are coming to London, with events being held not just in the capital but all around the country. Want to know where you can see your favourite sport being played? Check out our guide to the Olympics venues and book a B&B for your visit to the London 2012 Olympics.
London 2012 Olympics: 27 July - 12 August
London 2012 Paralympics: 29 August - 9 September
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Weymouth and Portland
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Glasgow
Cardiff
Olympics Venues in London
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Venue: The Aquatics CentreLocation: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Modern Pentathlon
Other Swimming venues: Hyde Park
Other Pentathlon venues: Handball Arena, Greenwich Park
Venue: Basketball Arena
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Handball
Other Basketball venues: North Greenwich Arena Other Handball venues: Handball Arena
Venue: BMX Circuit
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: BMX Cycling
Other Cycling venues: Velodrome, Hampton Court Palace, Hadleigh Farm
Venue: Eton Manor
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Wheelchair Tennis
Other Tennis venues: Wimbledon
Venue: Handball Arena
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Handball, Goalball, Modern Pentathlon
Other Pentathlon venues: Aquatics Centre, Greenwich Park
Venue: Hockey Centre
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Hockey, Paralympic Five-a-side Football, Paralympic Seven-a-side Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Coventry Stadium, Hampden Park, , Old Trafford, St James' Park
Venue: Olympic Stadium
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Athletics, Paralympic Athletics
Other Athletics venues: The Mall
Venue: Velodrome
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Track Cycling, Paralympic Track Cycling
Other Cycling venues: BMX Circuit, Hampton Court Palace, Hadleigh Farm
Venue: Water Polo Arena
Location: Olympic Park, Stratford, East London E20
Event: Water Polo
Venue: Earls Court
Location: Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA
Event: Volleyball
Other Volleyball venues: ExCeL, Horse Guards Parade
Venue: Eton Dorney
Location: Dorney Lake, Buckinghamshire SL4 5
Event: Rowing, Paralympic Rowing, Canoe Sprint
Other Canoeing venues: Lee Valley White Water Centre
Venue: ExCeL
Location: 1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
Event: Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Judo, Paralympic Powerlifting, Volleyball (sitting), Wheelchair Fencing
Other Volleyball venues: Earls Court, Horse Guards Parade
Venue: Greenwich Park
Location: Greenwich, London SE10
Event: Equestrian Events (Jumping, Dressage and Eventing), Paralympic Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon
Other Pentathlon venues: Aquatics Centre, Handball Arena
Venue: Hampton Court Palace
Location: Surrey KT8 9AU
Event: Road Cycling
Other Cycling venues: Velodrome, BMX Circuit, Hadleigh Farm
Venue: Horse Guards Parade
Location: Whitehall, London, SW1A
Event: Beach Volleyball
Other Volleyball venues: Earls Court, ExCeL
Venue: Hyde Park
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Event: Triathlon, Marathon Swimming
Other swimming venues: Aquatics Centre
Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground
Location: St. John's Wood, London NW8 8QN
Event: Archery
Other Archery venues: Royal Artillery Barracks
Venue: The Mall
Location: London, SW1
Event: Athletics (Marathon and Race Walk), Paralympic Athletics (Marathon), Road Cycling (Road Race)
Other Athletics venues: Olympic Stadium
Venue: Royal Artillery Barracks
Location: Woolwich, London SE18
Event: Shooting, Paralympic Shooting, Paralympic Archery
Other Archery venues: Lords Cricket Ground
Venue: North Greenwich Arena (02 Arena/Millennium Dome)
Location: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Event: Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball
Other Basketball venues: Basketball Arena
Other Gymnastics venues: Wembley Arena
Venue: Wembley Arena
Location: Engineers Way, Wembley, London HA9 0DH
Event: Badminton, Rhythmic Gymnastics
Other Gymnastics venues: North Greenwich Arena
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Location: Engineers Way, Wembley, London HA9 0WS
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Hockey Centre, Coventry Stadium, Hampden Park, , Old Trafford, St James' Park
Venue: Wimbledon
Location: Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE
Event: Tennis
Other Tennis venues: Eton Manor Venue: Lee Valley White Water Centre
Location: Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AB
Event: Canoe Slalom
Other Canoeing venues: Eton Dorney
London Bed and Breakfasts
Set in an elegant Victorian listed building, Tudor Court Hotel is conveniently situated close to Paddington Station, ideal for visitors flying through Heathrow Airport. Looking out over an attractive, leafy square, the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from Hyde Park and the Serpentine, as well as being within easy reach of all of London's most famous city centre attractions.
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Myoe Guesthouse offers fresh, modern accommodation in a fashionable location in West London, between Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush. Rooms are comfortable and well-appointed with WiFi, TV and DVD and the London Underground is just a few minutes away.
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Islington Home Bed and Breakfast
Islington Home Bed and Breakfast is a small, cosy property with homely, well-appointed rooms and a peaceful garden. Situated in trendy Islington, just 10 minutes from Angel and King's Cross, a great selection of shops, restaurants and bars can be found nearby.
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Olympics Venues Outside London
Venue: Hadleigh FarmLocation: Castle Lane, Benfleet, Essex SS7 2AP
Event: Mountain Bike
Other Cycling venues: Velodrome, Hampton Court Palace, BMX Circuit
Venue: Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Event: Sailing, Paralympic Sailing
Venue: City of Coventry Stadium
Location: Phoenix Way, Coventry CV6 6GE
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Hockey Centre, Hampden Park, , Old Trafford, St James' Park
Venue: Old Trafford Stadium
Location: Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Hockey Centre, Hampden Park, , Millennium Stadium, St James' Park
Manchester Bed and Breakfasts
Conveniently located for Old Trafford, The Ascott is an award-winning guest house with the unusual claim of having appeared in Coronation Street! All rooms in this tastefully-restored Victorian townhouse are en-suite and equipped with free WiFi, and a full English breakfast is served downstairs in the sunny conservatory.
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Venue: St James' ParkLocation: Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 4ST
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Hockey Centre, Hampden Park, , Old Trafford, Millennium Stadium
Newcastle Bed and Breakfasts
Located just a mile from St James' Park, the Grainger Hotel provides comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation in tastefully decorated rooms and suites. Facilities include parking, WiFi and satellite TV, and breakfast is included in the rates. With a variety of room types available, it is ideal for individuals, couples or groups travelling together.
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Venue: Hampden ParkLocation: Letherby Drive, Glasgow G44 4QG
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Hockey Centre, Coventry Stadium, , Old Trafford, St James' Park
Glasgow Bed and Breakfasts
Within walking distance of Hampden Park, Kings Park Hotel offers great accommodation and tasty breakfasts in a relaxed atmosphere. Our 3 star guest house has been approved by the Scottish Tourist Board and boasts 26 en-suite guest rooms, some with luxurious private Jacuzzis. Facilities include TV, free WiFi and free parking, and a traditional full Scottish breakfast is included in the rates. The city centre and Glasgow International Airport are within easy reach.
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Venue: Millennium StadiumLocation: Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 5FX
Event: Football
Other Football venues: Wembley Stadium, Hockey Centre, Hampden Park, , Old Trafford, St James' Park
Cardiff B&Bs
Church Guest House is a well-established bed and breakfast offering 4 star accommodation in Cardiff, just a few minutes walk from the Millennium Stadium. Set in an elegant Victorian building, the stylish and modern guestrooms feature WiFi, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities, and a continental breakfast is included in the rates.
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By Eleanor Brown
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