You can’t actually walk on the dome, but you can walk around it. And by “around,” I mean through a huge shopping mall called the O2 Arena’s surrounding entertainment district. It’s like a Vegas strip, but with more Greggs and less gambling.
Getting to The O2 | The O2
If you come from the Greenwich Peninsula side, you can take a lovely riverside walk for about 25 minutes. You’ll pass a lot of modern art and a giant slide that’s always closed. It’s Instagram-ready, but your legs will hate you by the time you reach the box office.
Surprise Fact: The O2 Used to Be Empty for Five Years
Yes, after the Millennium celebrations flopped, the dome sat abandoned, full of nothing but pigeons and regret. Now it’s a concert venue that hosts 20,000 sweaty fans. Moral of the story: never underestimate the power of a good renovation and a K-pop night.
