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Venue Access

The O2 is easily accessible for wheelchair users or those with special access needs.

The O2 is serviced by the North Greenwich station (Jubilee Line), buses and Thames Clippers services, all of which are accessible.

All buildings within The O2 are DDA compliant with wide entrances and there is a flat street running the length of Entertainment Avenue. Toilet blocks, lifts and other public areas are also designed for wheelchair use and The O2 staff will provide assistance on request.

If you require any further information about special access and facilities or need advice on planning your visit please contact us on: 020 8463 2000 daily from 10am - 6pm or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will be happy to help you or assist with alternative arrangements.

Booking
» General booking information
» Booking tickets for The O2 arena
» Booking tickets for The O2 bubble
» Booking tickets for indigO2
» Booking tickets for VUE cinema

Getting There
» Underground - Bus - The O2 shuttle
» Thames Clippers
» Car
» Taxi

Parking There
» Car park
» Drop off area

Venue Info
» The O2 and Entertainment Avenue
» The O2 arena
» IndigO2
» The O2 bubble
» VUE Cinema

Booking

General booking information
For a list of our forthcoming events please see our booking page or ring 020 8463 2000.

Customers are requested to address any special needs requirements in advance of their visit to the booking contacts below. Visitors with a blue badge pay full price for all tickets while companions receive complimentary tickets, unless otherwise stated.

We recommend booking in advance. In most cases, tickets booked in advance can be sent to you prior to the event. Booking charges apply to all sales except in person cash sales.

If you wish to book special access tickets for any of our events please use the contacts below:

The O2 arena
Tel: +44 (0) 844 847 1655
Text phone: +44 (0) 870 145 1178
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Web: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm and Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm. Tickets may also be purchased in person at our main box office. The O2 arena box office is open 12.00pm - 7.00pm daily with extended hours till 9.00pm on arena event nights. The Box Office has 2 wheelchair accessible windows and a hearing loop system.

Ticket Master also accept calls via RNID typetalk on a 24/7 basis.

Special access booking is available for on-sale and pre-sale dates. Seating configurations may differ between events therefore we would ask that you contact Ticketmaster to discuss your seating requirements. ^

The O2 bubble
Tel: +44(0) 844 847 1655
Text phone +44 (0) 870 145 1178
Web: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Tickets may also be purchased at The O2 bubble box office. The box office has 1 accessible window and a hearing loop system.

BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time

BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time has concessions available for seniors (60+), visitors with a disability and those unemployed, with ID (£9 Mon - Thurs, £10.50 Fri, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays).

Visitors with a disability pay concession prices for tickets while their personal assistant receives a complimentary ticket. Complimentary tickets can be collected on arrival from the exhibition box office.

For information regarding special educational needs please see the information for schools page on the BODY WORLDS website to help you plan your visit to The BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time. We offer a free preview for teachers wishing to conduct a risk assessment and plan their visit. For information on how to book or if you have a specific query contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .^

indigO2
Tel: +44 (0) 208 463 2711 (12pm-6pm Monday to Friday)
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Tickets may also be purchased from the indigO2 or arena box offices. ^

VUE cinema
Tel: +44 (0) 8712 240 240
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Please contact the Vue guest service team on 087 1224 0240, select Vue at The O2 Greenwich and press 0 to speak to a guest service advisor.

The CEA (Cinema Exhibitors' Association) card is accepted in Vue. For more information and to apply for a card please visit www.ceacard.co.uk.

For text alerts, please register at www.myvue.com. ^

Getting There

Underground - Bus - The O2 shuttle
The O2 is situated next to North Greenwich tube and bus station which is wheelchair accessible. North Greenwich station is in Zone 2 and served by the Jubilee Line and numerous bus routes and The O2 shuttle.

Facilities at North Greenwich station:
• Facilities for visually impaired people or those who are hard of hearing, including an induction loop.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Full, non-assisted wheelchair access is possible and facilities are available for people with a mobility impairment. All the platforms at North Greenwich
• Underground station have step free access with lifts to platforms. All bus stops are step free.
• Fully accessible toilets.
• North Greenwich underground station has low-level ticket machines for wheelchair users and a gate next to the ticket barriers for wheelchair access.
• There are customer information screens and help-points on each underground platform.
• Platforms are fitted with platform edge doors.

For more information on your journey or accessible public transport in London please see the Transport for London website. ^

Thames Clippers
All Thames Clipper vessels are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair access is however restricted to certain piers including the QE2 Pier at The O2. Thames Clippers aim to have 98% of the piers they operate from, fully accessible shortly. Please call 087 0781 5049 for further information.

Passengers who hold a 'Freedom Pass' are entitled to a discount and companions travel for free when accompanying a blue badge holder. ^

Car
The M25 (London orbital), the A2/A20 (from the South East) and the M11 (from the North) all offer good access and The O2 is clearly signposted.

A downloadable large format document on travel information is at the end of this page.

Please see our transport pages for further information. ^

Taxi
Please see our transport pages for more information on taxi services. ^

Parking there

Car Park

Discounts are available to blue badge holders on arena event parking only.

Should you need assistance while parking please contact a Car Park Attendant either in person through the parking management office, situated next to car park 4, or though the intercom system at each car park entrance.

Please see our parking pages for more information on special access parking. ^

Drop off area
We operate a dedicated special access drop off point for cars or coaches. See the above map for location, this is signposted on arrival. The drop off point is approximately 150 m from the main entrance of The O2. ^

Venue info

The O2 and Entertainment Avenue
The 02 houses a variety of buildings and venues under the tented cover and therefore depending on your choice of entertainment or dining preferences, visitors will need to cover moderate distances from the transport points and car parks to the venue and within it.

• Special Access
The O2 does not operate a wheelchair hire service. A limited numbers of wheelchairs are available within The O2 bubble exhibition space for those attending an exhibition, at arena events for point to point assistance or for medical emergencies.

• Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs (guide and deaf assistance) are welcome within all venues within The O2.
Water bowls are available on request.

• Toilets
All bars and restaurants in the Entertainment Avenue have toilets which are accessible to wheelchair users; there is also a wheelchair accessible toilet in the toilet block behind the cinema stairs/ escalators. Please see specific venue information for more details of toilet facilities.

• Bars and Restaurants
You can contact any of the bars and restaurants at The O2 directly to discuss your needs. Contact details can be found for bars and restaurants on our Entertainment Avenue page. ^

The O2 arena

Access to the arena and seating areas
The nearest entrance for The O2 arena is approximately 100m from the main entrance of The O2. This is Entrance B, Entrance H can be reached by turning right after the main entrance and following the signs through Entertainment Avenue. Customers with tickets for special access seating areas will be allowed to enter at any arena entrance, for those with mobility issues it is advised that they use Entrance B.

The main concourse and Entertainment Avenue are level step free surfaces for ease of access to pedestrians and wheelchairs.

Should you be unable to queue please contact a member of staff who will arrange for priority entry once the doors open. All entrances are manned by trained stewards and accredited security personnel.

Within the arena there are easily accessible lifts to each level.

• Special access seating areas
We have wheelchair accessible seating areas on level 1 and floor level of the arena. This consists of an open bay with temporary seating available for wheelchair users' companions.

Level 1 platforms are raised above the fixed seating areas so that, when audience members stand up, customers on the platform may remain seated and still have a clear view of the stage.

Each wheelchair platform has a dedicated steward to provide assistance where required.

Ambulant seating is available on each level for customers who are able to walk and vacate a seat in the case of an emergency. Our ambulant seating is within the main seating blocks in areas which are easily accessible. Ambulant seating available includes: seats situated on the aisle, seats with few or no steps to them, seats on the back row, seats with no seats directly in front (not necessarily the front row to the stage), seats closest to arena facilities.

Certain ambulant seats have adjustable arm rests to provide easier access and more comfortable seating if required. Folding chairs without arms are also available on our wheelchair bays.

The venue do not reserve seats specifically for the visually impaired, visitors are advised to book though the special access booking line where they will be allocated the best seats available for their needs.

Please note other audience members may stand up during an event.

• Wheelchairs
Should you require assistance at arena events, please contact the information desks within the arena or ring 020 8463 2211 from doors opening time (stated on ticket). This is for point to point assistance at arena events only.

If you have ticket for a ambulant seating area and you have your own wheelchair, your wheelchair can be left with customer services at the information desks on either Level 1 or Level 4 until the end of the event or a designated point within the event.

• Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome within The O2 arena. Assistance dogs may be taken onto access platforms, however, if you are seated within an ambulant seating area please contact a Customer Services Representative at the nearest information desk on either level 1 or 4 who will be happy to look after your dog for the duration of the event or a designated time during the event. Water bowls are available on request.

• Toilets
Special access toilet facilities are available on all levels and are unisex. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located near our wheelchair accessible seating areas.

• Cloakrooms
The O2 arena does not provide cloakroom facilities. Wheelchairs can be left at the customer services information desks on Level 1 or Level 4.

• Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive Listening Devices are available for hearing-impaired visitors to The O2 arena. This device is an auditory enhancement system providing coverage of the seating bowl to both those with and without a hearing aid. The Assistive Listening Devices work with Hearing Aids with T-position settings, and with digital Hearing Aids. Alternatively, there are earphones available for those without Hearing Aids.

Please visit our information desks on Level 1 or Level 4 of the arena and request an assistive listening device. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver's license as collateral. This is a complimentary service.

• First Aid/Medical Assistance
Qualified medical staff and facilities are available at every event. Should you have any specific medical requirements or concerns please contact Customer Services on 020 8463 2000 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to arrival.

• Food and drink inside The O2 arena
The arena has a wide variety of food and drink outlets within the concession stands on Level 1 and Level 4 , and within The VIP lounge at ground level. For a full list and description please see our page Bars & Restaurants inside The O2 arena.

Please note that seating is not available at the food and drink outlets on level 1 and 4 but food and drink purchased at these outlets may be taken to the seats inside the auditorium.

If you have an allergy or special dietary requirement please Contact Levy restaurants via their website or ring 020 8463 2870 to discuss what is available to suit your needs.

No food or drink purchased outside The O2 is permitted to be brought into the arena. Should you wish to bring an item of food or drink with you due to a medical or religious requirement please contact Customer Services on 020 8463 2000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to arrival. ^

indigO2
indidgO2 is a 2,350 capacity live music venue, designed in a theatre-style configuration. There is seating on the balcony and the floor can be all standing, part seated or completely seated depending on the event.

• Access to indigO2
indidgO2 is approximately 30m from the main entrance to The O2. The main concourse is a step free smooth surface for ease of access.

• Special access seating areas
Special access seating is provided on every floor.

• Toilets
Wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are available on every floor.

• Cloakrooms
Available on every floor.

• First Aid/Medical Assistance
Qualified staff and facilities are available. Should you have any specific medical requirements or concerns please contact us on 020 8463 2700 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to arrival. ^

The O2 bubble
The O2 bubble is The O2's exhibition centre, currently hosting BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time, Gunther von Hagens' original exhibition of Real Human Bodies from 24 October 08 to 23 August 09.

• Access to the exhibition centre
The O2 bubble exhibition centre is approximately 350m from the main entrance to The O2. The route is step free and features several benches along the way.

If you are unable to queue please contact a member of staff who will arrange for priority entry. All entrances are manned by trained Front of House Assistants.

Within The O2 bubble there are staffed accessible lifts to each level. There are also benches within each exhibition area to offer rest points.

• Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis for usage within the exhibition. Please contact the venue Front of House staff on arrival. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver's license as collateral. This is a complimentary service.

• Toilets
Wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are available at ground level and are unisex.

• Cloakrooms
The O2 bubble offers a limited cloakroom facility. Customers are encouraged not to bring large items with them.

• First Aid/Medical Assistance
Qualified staff and facilities are available. Should you have any specific medical requirements or concerns please contact Customer Services on 020 8463 2000 daily from 10.00h to 18.00h or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it prior to arrival.

BODY WORLDS & The Mirror of Time

For hearing-impaired visitors:
Hearing loop enabled audio guides are available on request from audio guide stand.

For visually-impaired visitors:
Complimentary audio guides are available on request from audio guide stand.

Should you require a sign interpreter please contact Customer Services (020 8463 2000 daily from 10.00h to 18.00h. or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) prior to your visit.

SEN groups are encouraged to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to enquire about specific needs beyond what's listed above. Further information and pre-visit educational resources are available on the BODY WORLDS website.^

VUE Cinema
T: +44 (0) 8712 240 240
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• Wheelchair Access

    There is full access throughout the cinema and into all auditoriums:

    Screen 1: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 2: 3 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 3: 3 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 4: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 5: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 6: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 7: 3 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 8: 3 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 9: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 10: 2 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.
    Screen 11: 6 wheelchair bays in the centre of auditorium.

• Hearing Assistance
Infra-red system installed at Box Office and in all auditoriums.

• Facilities for the visually impaired
Coming soon.

• Help and Assistance
Should you require any information or assistance prior to your arrival, please contact Customer Services on 020 8463 2000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We hope that your visit to The O2 is enjoyable. If you have any queries during your visit, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff who will be happy to provide assistance.

• Feedback
We welcome all comments, suggestions or feedback you may have on this guide or on special access issues within The O2. Please contact Customer Services where we will be happy to take your feedback.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8463 2000 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Post: Customer Services & public enquiries, The O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX. ^

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Downloadable version of this page in audio format.
Downloadable version of our travel information in large print. ^

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