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The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome)

 
Description: , now officially known as The O2, is a large dome shaped building on the Greenwich peninsula in south east London, the ... more
The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome) ... United Kingdom. The name was officially changed when O2 plc purchased the naming rights from the developers, Anschutz Entertainment Group. The dome was constructed in order to hold a major exhibition celebrating the beginning of the third millennium. This exhibition opened to the public on January 1, 2000 and ran until December 31, 2000; however the project and exhibition was the subject of considerable political controversy and did not attract the number of visitors anticipated in its planning and costing. Since the closure of the original exhibition, several possible ways of reusing the building have been proposed and then rejected. The renaming of the dome on May 31, 2005 gave publicity to the Dome's transition into an indoor sporting arena. In this role the plan is to host the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships and the artistic gymnastics and trampolining events of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The sports area will be complemented by a proposed substantial entertainments complex, the contents of which are still the subject of political decision (and some major controversy).

Newest Review: ... You have everything you want all under one roof, there is a great range of resturants, bars and even a Vue cinema. If you go to the cinema you get your parking for free when you show your cinema ticket! The o2 is very clean and is always a pleasure to go to. The staff are pleasant and the layout is very well thought out. I have seen a number of music artists and comedy acts in the arena and ... more

 ... the shows have always been enjoyable, run smoothly and a really good night out. If you don't like heights try and avoid the seats in the upper tier as they are very high up. Those that like to go clubbing, there is Matter - one of the best night...more

Jayneeeee
Premium Review The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome): The O2 my favourite venue (177 words)
by - written on 14/11/09 (Useful, 8 readings)
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The o2 is by far my favourite venue to go to in London. The parking facilities are great and the train station is close by so it is really convenient. You have everything you want all under one roof, there is a great range of resturants, bars and even a Vue cinema. If you go to the cinema you get your parking for free when you show your cinema ticket! The o2 is very clean and is always a pleasure to go to. The staff are pleasant and the layout is very well thought out. I have seen a number of music artists and comedy acts in the arena and the shows have always been enjoyable, run smoothly and a really good night out. If you don't like heights try and avoid the ...  Read the complete review

bensci
Premium Review A World Class Venue: Tips and Advice. (657 words)
by - written on 13/11/09 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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Firstly, I must point out that I work in The o2, but this does not bias my opinion! I know the inside-outs of the place and the common problems people may face. The Good: The Arena itself (with up to 23,000 capacity) has been voted the world's best for two years running now, and assuming everything goes smoothly its easy to see why. Emphasis is on getting people in and out quickly and easily, with a good, unobstructed view from the seating and excellent acoustics. The Arena is quite versatile as a venue, with the ability to have various stage setups (such as a standard venue, or a centre stage where the crowd surrounds), as well as being an ...  Read the complete review

mattconnect
Premium Review The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome): Sponsored by O2 (434 words)
by - written on 10/11/09 (Very useful, 42 readings)
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The O2 arena is the after math of the Millennium Dome, an iconic structure with great shape and form. Is the transformation worthwhile? We shall see... ~~~LOCATION~~~ The O2 arena is a quick few minutes' walk from North Greenwich and is extremely accessible not only by underground but by bus as well. ~~~SERVICES~~~ The O2 uses the space set out already and converts the space into a modern metropolis of cafes, restaurants and other entertainment venues: bars, clubs, discos, concert halls, cinema and more. It is a "hip" place to go to and very heavily advertised under O2, and with them, you are likely to get free ...  Read the complete review

lyndsey1989
Premium Review Great venue (1013 words)
by - written on 09/11/09 (Very useful, 48 readings)
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I had visited the o2 when it was the Millennium Dome and was really impressed. Therefore, when we visited yesterday to see the show Disney on Ice, I had high expectations. Obviously depending on why your there, prices fluctuate. For example to see Disney on Ice Princess Wishes it cost £26.50 but to see Beyonce next week it is £50. When you book tickets at the o2 you are advised to book your car parking in advance. I believe this is a different cost for each performance, with the lowest cost being £10. You have to pay the statutory rate which allows you 24hours even if you are only planning on being 4 hours. We booked ours online which was very simple and ...  Read the complete review

Gary_Flower
Premium Review The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome): The Dome (442 words)
by - written on 24/10/09 (Very useful, 27 readings)
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The O2, is a large entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in South East London. The O2 was opened in 2007 after the redevelopment for the Millennium Dome. The Millennium Dome was a large dome-shaped building built to house an exhibition celebrating the turn of the third millennium. The Dome remains a name in common usage for the venue due to this. The O2 has an indoor arena, a music club, a cinema, an exhibition space, bars and restaurants. Entertainment Avenue The Entertainment Avenue is a modern and very clever pedestrian avenue within The O2. The street is all within the dome and has artificial palm trees and other decorations aloud the ...  Read the complete review

 

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