Tourism in 2012

London 2012 Olympics & Paralympic Games

2012 promises to be an extrodianary year for England. With so much happening throughout 2012 including, the first English Tourism Week, London 2012 Olympics & Paralympic Games, the Diamond Jubilee, the Torch Relay, the Cultural Olympiad and all the events of 2012 it has never been a better time to explore this spectacular country. 

VisitEngland is putting all efforts behind communicating and marketing the range, depth, professionalism and quality of experience on offer to our visitors and the information below has been put together to keep you informed with the years activities, provide you with links for futher information on how to best make the most of this fantastic year.

Tourism 2012 Games
The London 2012 Website
  • The London 2012 Website
  • Visit The London 2012 Website, the official source for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

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2012 Annoucements Go

The latest London 2012 news and further information including VisitEngland's reponses to the latest annoucements.

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Preparing for 2012 Go

Top Tips and ideas to help you and your business prepare for 2012.

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Register for 2012 Offers Go

20.12% off or better, is part of a UK TV campaign promoting domestic tourism which showcases fantastic reasons to stay in the UK during 2012. We are looking for partners in the tourism industry big and small to get involved by offering a discount to further encourage people to stay in the UK during 2012.

English Tourism Week

English Tourism Week: 10-18 March 2012 Go

Tourism in England benefits everyone, everywhere, every day.  English Tourism Week 2012 offers the industry a fantastic opportunity to showcase itself and put the industry at centre stage in what promises to be a year to remember! Find out how you can get involved.

The London 2012 Torch Relay

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Go

In the run up to the Olympics, a host of Olympic-themed events will take place throughout the country starting with the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay

Diamond Jubilee

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Go

To mark 60 years of The Queen's reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012 with an array of spectacular royal events happening over the Diamond Jubilee weekend in June 2012 and throughout the rest of the year.

The London 2012 Festival

The London 2012 Festival and the Cultural Olympiad Go

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements.

London 2012 Mascots

The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games Go

The London 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London from 27th July to 12th August 2012, followed by the London 2012 Paralympic Games from 29th August to 9th September.