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LONDON O2 shows - handy hints and local knowledge!
Hey all,
Looking forward to the London shows and been helped out here with tickets which I'm incredibly grateful for (this forum just highlights how awesome Pear Jam's fans are!!) so as a native I thought I'd start a handy hints type post for those that haven't been to the O2 before, especially for those travelling from overseas.
Getting there
https://www.theo2.co.uk/visit-us/getting-to-the-o2
Really easy, the North Greenwich station is right outside the O2. If you're driving there you have event parking and non event parking (the o2 is a big complex with cinemas and restaurants as well as the arena itself). I used to live nearby and on gig nights the parking was really expensive (20 quid I think) BUT a trick Ive used is when asked what you're going to see, say the cinema and you get directed to the cheap car park (a few quid). Now I haven't done this for a while so someone else may be able to confirm but it always worked for me
If using tube for travel best option for UK travellers on a short stay is contactless debut card (just scan it in at the beginning and end of your tube ride, important to scan out or you may get charged the full fare). For overseas visitors check this out
https://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/travelcard_oyster.htm
Also note that the daily travel limit is capped so after a couple of journeys you can ride the tube/bus/some overground for free for the day so useful for sightseeing!
Looking forward to the London shows and been helped out here with tickets which I'm incredibly grateful for (this forum just highlights how awesome Pear Jam's fans are!!) so as a native I thought I'd start a handy hints type post for those that haven't been to the O2 before, especially for those travelling from overseas.
Getting there
https://www.theo2.co.uk/visit-us/getting-to-the-o2
Really easy, the North Greenwich station is right outside the O2. If you're driving there you have event parking and non event parking (the o2 is a big complex with cinemas and restaurants as well as the arena itself). I used to live nearby and on gig nights the parking was really expensive (20 quid I think) BUT a trick Ive used is when asked what you're going to see, say the cinema and you get directed to the cheap car park (a few quid). Now I haven't done this for a while so someone else may be able to confirm but it always worked for me
If using tube for travel best option for UK travellers on a short stay is contactless debut card (just scan it in at the beginning and end of your tube ride, important to scan out or you may get charged the full fare). For overseas visitors check this out
https://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/travelcard_oyster.htm
Also note that the daily travel limit is capped so after a couple of journeys you can ride the tube/bus/some overground for free for the day so useful for sightseeing!
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I spoke to the venue yesterday and they couldn't confirm early entry for 10c BUT the O2 always has a priority queue which is way quicker to get in as long as you're an O2 customer or have an O2 phone in your group!
The box office is also separate from the main queue to get into the arena and as AXS tickets show door time of 6.30pm the box office will either open at 3pm OR 2 hours before, again will try and get confirmation nearer the time,
hope that helps for starters!
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You can use debit cards if they’re contactless and this is the best way to go for UK peeps on a short stay. You have to pay a £5 deposit for Oyster cards that you need to top up (or put money on them) and whilst you can claim that and any unused money back it’s a hassle. For overseas visitors though they’d get currency fees. Here’s a good run down;
https://www.londontoolkit.com/briefing/travelcard_oyster.htm
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really depends on the time of your flight. Personally I would not want to be trying to get to Heathrow from the 02 after a show. It's way over the other side of London. I'd advise having a look at transport for London's website tfl.gov.uk and it should be able to help you plan. Also try nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
https://www.heathrow.com/transport-and-directions/underground
https://www.theo2.co.uk/visit-us/getting-here/tube
But true Heathrow is a little out of the way, the late night tubes should work fine in terms of the show ending times.
This is a good route planning website for options: https://www.rome2rio.com/
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Not from the O2, but this is from the O2 website for its smaller venues across the UK. My partner has taken her niece when 14, and got in ok, but she got her to dress up more than she would, make up to look a bit older. Prior to that she had to go in the seated section.
Below from O2 website -------------------------------
It’s always best to check the age restrictions for each event in advance as they vary from show to show.
A few obvious ones:
No under 8s please (think about it), but feel free to contact us if you’re unsure and avoid disappointment.
8-13 years, you’ll need to attend with an adult (18+).
Some shows are 14+ but if you're under 16 – we’ll translate – that means if you’re between 14 years and 16 years, you’ll need to come with an adult (someone 18+) and only book balcony tickets please.
Always look for admission age policies and signs such as 14+, 16+, 18+, 21+ before you book and remember to carry proof of age if you need it.
We have a breathalyser policy in place at the front doors and anyone under 18 suspected of consuming alcohol will be refused entry.
Find out more about age restrictions and what we accept as ID in ourEdit - This from the O2 arena
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Children under 16 cannot enter the standing area.
Sorry - i am sure you will be able to get swapped easy enough