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London 2012 Summer Games
London 2012 Summer Games
27 July-12 Aug 2012
London 2012 Paralympic Games
29 Aug-9 Sept 2012
London has hosted the Summer games previously in 1908 and 1948 and will now host it for a third time in 2012.
The games start on 27th July 2012 with the opening ceremony and run until 12th August 2012. The Paralympics then start at the end of August. Events will be taking place in a variety of new venues as well as some existing ones and London is currently busy preparing for the two week sporting spectacular!
How about considering combining a holiday of great London sight-seeing with the chance to also spectate at the Games, for a true once in a lifetime experience. Accommodation for the London 2012 Summer Games will be highly sought after and is already getting booked up.
At Owners Direct, we have a huge range of accommodation available in London and the surrounding areas including apartments, flats, houses and B&Bs.
Renting a property directly from the owner gives you an authentic London experience and all the communication will remain directly between you and the property owner. Therefore, you can rest assured you will find exactly what you’re looking for at a price that is free of any commission fees.
Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, Owners Direct has a selection of properties that mean you can all stay together with space, privacy and home comforts.
Start searching for London 2012 Summer accommodation now:
Central London and the Surrounding suburbs; or the nearby counties of:
If you would like to spectate at the sailing events, then search for somewhere to stay in Dorset in Weymouth.
The majority of events during the 2012 London Summers will be held within Greater London, making use of such existing famous locations as Wimbledon, Wembley Arena and Lords.
There will also be events staged at sites outside London for example football will be played at Old Trafford, Hampden Park, the Millennium Stadium and Villa Park.
The sailing events will be staged on the south coast in Dorset and the mountain biking and canoeing competitions will be just outside of London, in Essex and Broxbourne.
You can start advertising your home or flat today quoting OLY49 to benefit from this exclusive 2 month listing!
Make money from your home by renting it to holidaymakers visiting the UK for the Summer Games. *
Track & Field at London 2012
The huge Summer Village, Park and Stadium complex will be the focal point of the London 2012 Summers, where the majority of action, including track and field, aquatics and cycling will occur, among other sports.
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London 2012 Football
Matches are happening nationwide, from St James Park in Newcastle to Wembley, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Villa Park in Birmingham.
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London 2012 Sailing
Sailing events are being held in Weymouth and Portland where spectators can watch for free.
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London 2012 Mountain Biking
You can watch the mountain biking from Hadleigh Farm in Essex, which is a 550 acre site with great visibility and not too far from London 2012's main site.
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London 2012 Canoeing – Broxbourne
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Lee Valley Park, Broxbourne is just 30km north of the Summer Park, and home to the adrenaline-fuelled sport of white-water canoeing. Broxbourne is a perfect location to be based outside London.
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* Important information to consider before letting your property in London.
There have been reports in the press about certain London Boroughs not allowing short term rentals during Summer 2012. At the time of writing, to the best of our knowledge 27 of 33 London boroughs have no issue with Londoners renting out their properties. Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Camden Councils require that owners request permission before renting out their property. If you are from these boroughs, please ensure you seek permission from your local authority before renting out your property. You should also ensure you have suitable insurance cover and take advice regarding tax implications of letting a property.
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