Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is becoming a world-class destination for people to live, work, play. But it's not just people, and what better time than springtime to come and see, and hear, the hundreds of birds, insects and mammals that have also made Stratford their home!In this episode of the podcast, we take a tour around the Park to the quiet spots to escape the crowds, watch the wildlife, and not to mention see the beautiful gardens bursting with colourful spring flowers! We also visit the Park’s new beautiful blossom garden, chosen by the Mayor of London as the capital’s memorial to the Coronavirus pandemic and hear how Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is accessible for all!So whether you’re looking for exciting days out over the Easter break, picnic ideas and places to meet friends or just somewhere peaceful to enjoy a spring walk, you’ll find it all at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.And if you like this episode of the podcast - please follow & share - and checkout some of our other biodiversity type episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest podcast, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson discusses her involvement with the 2012 Games, from the planning through to the delivery, and reflects on what an inspiring place Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is today. One of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, and now member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson also amassed a remarkable medal haul over 16 years at five Paralympic Games of 11 gold medals, four silver and a bronze. This is her story, in her own words, of a special time, a special place and a very special Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has already delivered so much. Sporting legacy, world class venues, amazing leisure opportunities, jobs, investment and thousands of new homes.The first neighbourhood was Chobham Manor and a recent Post Occupancy Evaluation (P.O.E) report showed high overall satisfaction from the people who live there. Now, as the Park enters it's second decade, new plans are in place for the fifth and final neighbourhood, at Pudding Mill Lane.So what can be learnt from the experiences of residents and how can that help the communities of the future? In this podcast, Building Neighbourhoods, episode 1 of season 3 of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Podcast, we find out....Download and follow for more stories or want to know more about what is happening? Check out www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been quite a year at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! Not only have we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, but 2022 has been a year that saw the return of mass spectator events, community gatherings and more world class performers, musicians and athletes putting on outstanding shows in our world-class venues.But as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park enters its second decade, the development doesn't stop here.In this episode of My London Legacy, we look ahead to what's in store in 2023, the opening of East Bank, the building of more houses for local people and the opportunities still available for young people in the Park, looking for new skills, jobs and prospects.And if you've enjoyed this episode, download and follow for many more special stories from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics showcased the best of sporting achievement from around the world, but the Games, with their opening and closing ceremonies and the Cultural Olympiad were always much more than that. And ten years on and the best of the art, music, dance and fashion are about to return in style to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.East Bank is one of the world’s largest and most ambitious culture and education districts. The ambition of the project is recognised in the name – East Bank – which will complement London's other major arts centres, such as the South Bank. In this latest episode of My London Legacy, we focus on four of the world's leading brands that are moving to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and creating a cluster of commerce, technology, manufacture, retail, education and the creative arts - UAL’s London College of Fashion, the BBC, Sadler’s Wells and the V&A. Welcome to East Bank!(📸 by Antony Jones/Getty Images for V&A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Podcast, twelve time world champion and seven time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft presents 'My London Legacy - Accessibility All Areas'.The London Legacy Development Corporation has worked hard to ensure that Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park really is a park for all, and one of the most accessible in the UK.So in this episode, as well as hearing from Hannah about how London 2012 changed her life, and the Paralympic movement, forever, we'll hear from users of the Park and how it was designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible for a wide range of visitors, employees and future residents.And sporting legacy continues too, with the creation of the first ever version of visually impaired netball, from the Copper Box Arena's resident teams London Pulse and Metro Blind Sport.You can also share your memories on social media too #London2012 #passthebaton and for the updates check out queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 years ago, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games were staged in what have become some of the most iconic sports venues in the UK. The London Aquatics Centre, London Stadium, Copper Box Arena, Lee Valley VeloPark, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit all stand tall and proud in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and all have a full engaging programme of events and activities all year round.And in this episode of My London Legacy, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Podcast, we hear from some of the new sports who are now making the most of the world class facilities and making those venues their home.There’s also so much more to come so sign up for updates at 10yearson.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk and you can also share your memories on social media #London2012 #passthebaton   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer we're marking 10 amazing years since Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park took centre stage in the lives of many Londoners and sports fans from around the world!The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games are seen by many as the greatest ever.In this episode of My London legacy, as the Park hosts the Celebrating 10 Years’ Festival Site in the north of the Park, we hear from the sporting heroes of 2012, the performers and participants in that unforgettable opening ceremony, but also reflect on what's happened since and what's still to come!You can also share your memories on social media #London2012 #passthebaton   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lord Sebastian Coe headed the successful bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, before becoming chair of the London Organising Committee for the Games.In Singapore in 2005, he gave a stirring speech to the International Olympic Committee promising not only an Olympic Park, containing nine state-of-the-art venues and just seven minutes from central London, but also a lasting legacy. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) built the Park in Stratford, Lord Coe and his team put on the world's greatest show during the summer of 2012, and the London Legacy Development Corporation has regenerated, redeveloped and created an innovative metropolitan area of London, with a global focus. The permanent venues - including London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre, the Copper Box Arena and Lee Valley VeloPark - now sit alongside two business districts, quality homes and neighbourhoods, schools, universities and cultural centres.Ten years on from 2012, this episode of the podcast is Seb Coe's London Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London is something we can all be proud of, and one that will inspire future generations. Now ten years on from the Games, a group of seven organisations based at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have come together to form a new, inclusive innovation district – a living testbed that will power better urban futures through innovation, creativity and collaboration.In this episode, we'll hear from the partners, people and businesses already benefitting and how local East London communities can play their part. This season of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park podcast, is a series of episodes focusing on 'My London Legacy' and marking 10 years since the world’s spotlight shone on London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Listen back for special updates on Housing, Jobs and Biodiversity in the Park and what's happening in 2022. There’s also so much more in store this summer so sign up for updates at 10yearson.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk and you can also share your memories on social media #London2012 #passthebaton   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.