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The international student support team runs a programme of trips throughout the academic year. These trips are open to all students of the College.

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Zipworld at the ArcelorMittal Orbit 360 and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Wednesday 29th April

Zipworld at the ArcelorMittal Orbit 360 and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Come with us to one of London’s most unique experiences! The ArcelorMittal Orbit 360 is a breath taking space where you can spot multiple London landmarks from 80m in the air whilst experiencing the ingenuity of Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, who designed the sculpture itself. And then the quickest way down is to take the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide spanning 178m in length, and located on the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture. Appreciate the incredible design of the sculpture’s twists and turns as you loop around 12 times, catching glimpses of London from new heights.

After reaching the bottom, we will then send you off in small teams on a scavenger hunt to explore the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The winning team will win places on one of our upcoming trips. The park was purpose-built for the London Olympics in 2012, and is home to the London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre, art and nature trails.

Price: £10

Wednesday 29th April 2pm / Book here

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the day trips?

The day trips are open to all current Imperial College students, including EU and UK students. Occasionally staff members may attend, but they must ask permission from the International Student Support team first.

Unfortunately non-Imperial friends and family members are unable to attend.

How do I register and pay?

Click on the link in the trip you would like to attend. You will be asked to complete a registration form and will then be taken to a payment page where you will need a credit/debit card to pay. Your place will not be confirmed until you have paid.

Please note that each student wishing to attend the trip must register and pay separately.

What do I need to bring with me?

For each trip, you must bring:

Your Imperial College ID card.
Your Oyster Card if the trip is in London.
Suitable clothing and shoes for the weather.
Suncream, sunhat and water bottle if it is likely to be warm.
Lunch if you will not be buying this on the day. Please note that restaurants are likely to be busy and you may wish to reserve a table in advance, especially if a large group of you will be eating together.
Money to cover your expenses. Please do not bring very large amounts as we cannot be held responsible for this.
A camera.

There may also be additional items you will need to bring for specific trips but you will be notified of these in a pre-trip email.

What if I need to cancel?

Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

Please be aware that as tickets for our trips are purchased in advance by the International Student Support team, we are unable to provide a refund of money if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend, you may find another Imperial Student to take your place. You will need to email us to let us know.

If there is a waiting list for the event, we may be able to find someone to replace you. In this case your payment will be refunded from the person taking your place on the trip.

If you have any queries about this, please email us: international@imperial.ac.uk

What are the closing dates below?

The closing date for each trip is the date after which no more bookings will be accepted. Note that a trip may fill up before the closing date.

Please note that all events are open to Imperial College students only. Each person wishing to attend must register and pay separately. PLEASE DO NOT PAY FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE