Come to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this year and celebrate five years of fun at the UK's most exciting urban park. There's so much fun to be had in our fifth birthday year that we've created a guide to the top five activities to take part in this May half term. Don't miss a thrill ride on The Slide, enjoy the playgrounds and outdoor activities of the parklands, experience the excitement of the Street League Skateboarding World Tour, sample some mouth-wateringly good food and drink and start the summer concert season with Muse at the London Stadium.

Ride The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit

• When: Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June 2019
• Where: ArcelorMittal Orbit
• Time: 10am to 6pm
• Price: Prices for The Slide are £10.50 for children and £16.50 for adults when booked in advance

Experience a day out unlike anywhere else in London where stunning skyline views and inspiring contemporary art join the world's longest and tallest tunnel slide and the UK's highest freefall abseil all in one attraction. Get your blood pumping and your adrenaline jumping on The Slide, a hair-raising thrill ride that's not for the feint-hearted. Brave the 12 twists, turns and drops of the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide as it weaves its way through the attraction at speeds of up to 15mph. While you're braving The Slide, your friends and family can enjoy mesmerising skyline views of up to 20 miles across London, innovative and interactive touchscreens, fun and informative exhibitions and exciting artwork including Anish Kapoor's famous concave mirrors.

Escape the city without leaving Zone 2

Find yourself surrounded by nature without having to leave the city as you explore the Park's 560 acres. Discover secluded gardens, beautiful landscaping and memories of London 2012 with one of the Park's free trail guides. Sports fans will love the interactive London 2012 trail where the sights and sounds of the Games come to life and children can take on secret missions as part of the Explorers Guide to Adventures in the Park trail. Make a stop at the unique adventure play areas where rock pools, sand pits, treehouses, slides and swings are ready to be enjoyed at Tumbling Bay playground in the north and climbing walls, sand pits and slides are waiting in the Pleasure Gardens in the south. And don't miss the hugely popular interactive fountains next to the Pleasure Gardens - 195 jets of water putting on a show and the perfect place to cool down if it gets warm.

If the kids have still got energy to spare why not jump aboard a Swan Pedalo or try out some of the sports and activities on offer in the famous London 2012 venues. Take on the crazy water obstacle course, AquaSplash, at the London Aquatics Centre or try out the famous London 2012 track at Lee Valley VeloPark's Track Attack and BMX Thrills and Mountain Bike Skills sessions.

Street League Skateboarding World Tour

• When: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May
• Where: Copper Box Arena
• Time: 11am to 4pm and 5pm to 9.30pm
• Price: Prices start from £11 for children and £27.50 for adults

The world's most prestigious skateboarding competition is coming to the 'box that rocks' this May half term. The Copper Box Arena will be transformed into a custom skate plaza that will challenge the pros and take skateboarding to new highs. Experience some of the world's greatest skaters as they go head to head and show off their tricks and skills, a spectacle that will be sure to excite both the skateboarding community and new fans alike.

Mouth-watering food and tastebud tickling drinks

After an action-packed day, make sure you stop for a bite to eat at one of the Park's many restaurants and cafés. Head to Canalside to enjoy chicken wings, great drinks and good times at Randy's Wing Bar, homemade hand-rolled pasta and seasonal Italian ingredients in the family-run Gotto or banging food and award-winning cocktails at the Breakfast Club. Sample fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local shops and market traders at the Timber Lodge Café or sit in the shadows of the iconic London Stadium to enjoy the mouth-watering menu at The Last Drop.

Global superstars Muse at the London Stadium

• When: Saturday 1 June
• Where: London Stadium
• Time: Doors open at 4pm
• Price: Prices start from £75 per person

One of the world's greatest live bands, Muse, will be making a triumphant return to the London Stadium, more than six years since they performed the official song of the London 2012 Games at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Kicking off their hotly anticipated world tour – Simulation Theory – Muse will be playing their first major London date in three years at the iconic stadium on Saturday 1 June. Expect a mix of classic hits and new tracks from the groups seventh studio album.

Useful Information

• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is open 24 hours a day and is free to enter.
• The ArcelorMittal Orbit is open from 10am to 6pm between Saturday 25 May and Sunday 2 June 2019. When booked in advance tickets price are £16.50 for adults, £10.50 for children and £52 for a family of four and include entrance to the viewing platforms and one ride of The Slide – com.
• Swan pedalos are open between 12pm and 5pm and cost £9 for adults, £4 for children and £22 for a family of four.
• Dates and times for the London Aquatics Centre AquaSplash vary. Please check their website for availability and to book – org.
• BMX Thrills and Mountain Bike Skills sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark are for 7 to 11 year olds only and take place on Tuesday 28 May between 10.30am and 2.30pm, £28 per child. A session for 11 to 16 year olds (#ClubVPK MTB and BMX) takes place on Wednesday 29 May between 10.30am and 2.30pm), £28 per child. Visit org.uk/velo for more information.
• Track Attack sessions at Lee Valley VeloPark are for 12 to 16 year olds only and take place on Friday 31 May between 10am and 12pm, £15 per child. Visit org.uk/velo for more information.

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For more information contact the Press Office at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on +44 (0) 20 3734 9010 or email press@QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk

Notes to Editors

Spread across 560 acres of stunning parklands, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is home to beautifully landscaped gardens, historic waterways, famous sporting venues, a vibrant arts and events programme and the ArcelorMittal Orbit visitor attraction.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opened in April 2014 following the 18 month transformation programme of the London 2012 Olympic Park. It is now home to six former Olympic and Paralympic venues, the Copper Box Arena, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark, London Aquatics Centre and London Stadium where visitors can take part in sport, enjoy watching world class athletes compete or experience concerts or arts and culture events. Visitors can also enjoy a birds-eye view of the Park from the two viewing platforms of the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the UK's tallest sculpture, before experiencing an exhilarating ride on The Slide, the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide.

As the new heart of east London, the Park is still transforming and will soon provide future homes, jobs and an unrivalled education and cultural district housing Sadler's Wells, V&A East, UAL's London College of Fashion and UCL East.

The London Legacy Development Corporation promotes and delivers physical, social, economic and environmental regeneration in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the surrounding area by maximising the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For more information visit our website (QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk), sign up to our e-newsletter (QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/subscribe), follow us on Twitter (@noordinarypark) and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/QueenElizabethOlympicPark)

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is an interactive piece of art where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views from two observation platforms as well as a hair-raising ride on The Slide, the world's longest and tallest tunnel slide. In 2009, former London Mayor Boris Johnson launched a competition to design a sculpture for the Olympic Park which was won by Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond with a design of a continually looping red steel tower. In 2014 it was announced that Belgian artist Carsten Höller would design a slide to be added to the original sculpture. Construction of both the ArcelorMittal Orbit and The Slide was made possible by Lakshmi Mittal who provided sponsorship and all of the 2000 tonnes of steel used.

• Combined ticket prices for the ArcelorMittal Orbit and The Slide when bought in advance are £16.50 for adults, £10.50 for children, £52 for a family of four and £13.50 for seniors and students.
• To use The Slide you must buy a combined ticket for the ArcelorMittal Orbit and The Slide.
• Tickets for The Slide are issued in 15 minute timeslots and are valid for one use of The Slide. Additional tickets can be purchased for £5 on the day subject to availability.
• To ride The Slide visitors must be at least 1.3m tall and aged 8 years or over.
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