London 2012 Olympic Games

London is to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Mayor believes the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will have far-reaching benefits for London and Londoners, and the rest of the UK, creating jobs, attracting visitors and providing inspiration. Find out more about these benefits:

Five Legacy Commitments, published in January 2008, sets out five commitments that the Mayor is making to Londoners and by which he thinks the ultimate success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be judged.

Your 2012, published in July 2007, sets out the legacy opportunities and ongoing benefits of hosting the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in London in 2012.

View films from London's presentation to the IOC session in Singapore.

View artist's impression video of the aquatic centre.

Visit the London 2012 website to find out more about the Games, for example:

read the Candidate File which tells you about the bid in detail
explore the interactive map and discover the location of different sports at the London 2012 Games.

Find out more about London's successful bid.