London 2012 Olympics

As the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the eyes of the world are turning to the UK.

The Games offer a unique chance to invite people everywhere to take a fresh look at modern Britain. A Britain that we think is open, connected, dynamic and creative.

The UK's winning Olympic bid

Find out more about our plans for the London 2012 Olympics

2012 short films

How do you see Britain? We're building up a picture of what the UK looks like through your eyes.

Paralympics in the UK

Presented by wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan, our short film looks at the birth of the Paralympic movement in the UK and preparations for the London 2012 Games.

Game Changer: Britain Prepares

Watch our documentary film telling the inspiring story of how people across the UK are preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Going for green – Britain’s 2012 dream

Watch our documentary film telling the amazing story of the Olympic Park build for the London 2012 Games

Olympic Truce

The UK sponsored the record breaking United Nations Resolution on the Olympic Truce entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”. Find out about our work

Did you know? London Olympic ‘firsts’

In 2012, London will become the first city to have hosted the modern Olympic Games three times. Read about 20 Olympic firsts for the UK

Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games

Find out how to apply for tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Embassy events

100 m race at the Brandenburg Gate to mark 100 days to go until London 2012

German gold-medalist hoists Olympic flag in front of Embassy

Berlin marks One Year to Go

Useful links

London 2012: latest news

1948 Olympics and Cold War online exhibition
15 May 2012, 14:06 GMT
The Foreign Office Historians have launched their latest online exhibition, which looks at the 1948 Olympics held in London and examines how the Cold War was played out at the Games.
Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame
10 May 2012, 09:02 GMT
Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.
Minister greets Brazilians at successful School Games
9 May 2012, 16:54 GMT
The School Games are in full swing at the Olympic Park, and this morning Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed young Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian Deputy Ambassador to the stadium.

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