Does a ticket to a venue in the Olympic park give full park access

nicka99

If I buy a ticket for an event, for example waterpolo, which is held at a venue in the Olympic park, does this give me access to the whole park so I can mooch about all day looking at stuff and soaking up the atmosphere or are there dedicated entrances that only give access to the venues for which you have tickets ? I know that tomorrow there will be 'Olympic park access' but wonder if a regular ticket gives the same access plus the event to which you are viewing ???

I see on the map that here are some 'dedicated paths' to venues but hope they aren't fenced in so you can't get anywhere else in the park ?

Any ideas ?

SimbaSimon

nicka99 wrote: »

If I buy a ticket for an event, for example waterpolo, which is held at a venue in the Olympic park, does this give me access to the whole park so I can mooch about all day looking at stuff and soaking up the atmosphere or are there dedicated entrances that only give access to the venues for which you have tickets ? I know that tomorrow there will be 'Olympic park access' but wonder if a regular ticket gives the same access plus the event to which you are viewing ???

I see on the map that here are some 'dedicated paths' to venues but hope they aren't fenced in so you can't get anywhere else in the park ?

Any ideas ?

Hi Nicka,

Your ticket gives you the same access as the Olympic Park access tickets. There is a huge barrier around Olympic Park and only ticket holders will be able to enter, as you have a ticket for that day you will have access to Olympic Park for the day. There will also be TV screens around the park so you can watch other sports or go up the tower or just have a break at the concession stand.

Have a great games day :T

DonnySaver

Does anyone physically have their tickets at home yet?

When are they meant to be getting sent out?

nicka99

I just ordered 2 x water polo tickets for saturday 4 august. I dont have a great interest in the event (yet!) but at least I get to witness am olympic event in action, have park access for the day and dont have to take any time off work so thanks for the input !

Kazza14

DonnySaver wrote: »

Does anyone physically have their tickets at home yet?

When are they meant to be getting sent out?

Tickets will be sent out sometime in June :j

dawnteabag

Nicka - You've chosen a great day to be in the park - stick around and watch the big screens - Jess Ennis may get her gold in the evening

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

DonnySaver wrote: »

Does anyone physically have their tickets at home yet?

When are they meant to be getting sent out?

Just received an e-mail today...

London_2012 wrote:

[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] The Olympic Games are just around the corner, and soon you will be holding your Olympic tickets in your hand.
Tickets will start to be delivered from late May with deliveries continuing into July. This email tells you everything you need to know about how to make sure you get your tickets safely.
Your tickets will be sent using Royal Mail‘s Tracked® delivery service.
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] You will receive a notification by email and/or SMS (if you have provided your mobile number) from Royal Mail on the day your tickets are due to be delivered.
Someone will need to be there to sign for your tickets. If nobody is there, Royal Mail will leave a 'Something for you’ card. You will also be notified of the delivery attempt by email and/or SMS. Your ticket package will be returned to your local Royal Mail delivery office and held securely for 18 days.
You can visit the office to collect your package, or contact Royal Mail to arrange a redelivery to the same address. In the event you don’t collect your package, Royal Mail will send you a reminder notification by email and/or SMS before it is returned to London 2012.
If you have changed address since 6 February 2012 or have any further queries regarding ticket delivery, please visit the FAQ section on the London 2012 ticketing websit

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custardy

its a pity they chose a signed Tracked
save a lot of hassle without

Kite2010

At least they haven't trusted the tickets to a secure courier, like DX.

pinkteapot

My mum's tickets arrived today. She had a text yesterday from Royal Mail to say they would be coming and would need to be signed for. Her postman came and went - no tickets. I said they probably didn't trust the postmen with them and that they'd have a special van for them. She didn't believe me but I was right. Guy turned up later in a van and his sole job was delivering Olympics tickets.

She then got a text AND an email to say they'd been delivered. Seemed slightly OTT but I can imagine the complaints if they'd gone missing.

custardy

pinkteapot wrote: »

My mum's tickets arrived today. She had a text yesterday from Royal Mail to say they would be coming and would need to be signed for. Her postman came and went - no tickets. I said they probably didn't trust the postmen with them and that they'd have a special van for them. She didn't believe me but I was right. Guy turned up later in a van and his sole job was delivering Olympics tickets.

She then got a text AND an email to say they'd been delivered. Seemed slightly OTT but I can imagine the complaints if they'd gone missing.

charming indeed