London 2012 Olympics & Paralympics

27 July-12 August 2012

The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic games will be held 27 July-12 August 2012 and 29 August-9 September 2012 respectively.

The official London 2012 website is at www.london2012.com

Avoid Scams !

There are numerous scams in circulation concerning the 2012 Olympics. There are also a number of unauthorized websites claiming to offer tickets for the event.

Don’t be a victim! Visit the official London 2012 Olympics website for further detailed information.

If you’re booking accommodation for the London 2012 Games, the Metropolitan Police Service’s Operation Podium has some advice on accomodation fraud (PDF) to protect you and your personal details from being exploited by criminals.

Information for American Citizens

Information for American Citizens visiting the United Kingdom during the Games is available by clicking on this link.  

American Citizen Services (ACS) provide a variety of emergency and non-emergency services to Americans in England and Wales, including Passport Services.  Please click here for further information.   

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In An Emergency

Remember:  in a medical emergency, or if you need the police, dial 999.