Up at The O2 climb
A guided, harnessed climb over the fabric roof of The O2 dome in Greenwich to a viewing platform 52m above the Thames.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is Up at The O2 climb worth it?
Up at The O2 climb deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
The clip-in walk up the springy fabric is a real little adrenaline hit, and the summit view over Canary Wharf and the river — especially at sunset — is fantastic.
- 02
The honest catch: it's weather-dependent, has age and fitness minimums, and you're paying climb prices for a view the cheaper Greenwich high points partly share.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Up at The O2 climb is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Up at The O2 climb is an easy yes.
You want something active
Up at The O2 climb rewards a trip built around adventure.
You care about the visual experience
Up at The O2 climb rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Up at The O2 climb.
You want the trip to feel easy
Up at The O2 climb is the wrong stop for relaxation.
You're watching the budget
Up at The O2 climb can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep Up at The O2 climb only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £35–£40
- Timing
- Sunset and twilight climbs are most popular; it's cancelled in bad weather.
- Booking
- Book ahead online; note the minimum age of 8 and a height minimum.
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hrs
- Accessibility
- Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with significant mobility limits given the climb.
- Getting there
- North Greenwich Tube (Jubilee line), right by The O2.
Consider instead
Sources and method (2)
- Guided roof climb over the O2 canopy reaching 52m; tickets run ~£35 (weekday) to ~£42 (Saturday sunset). upattheo2.co.uk ↗
- Minimum age 8 and minimum height 1.2m; the full experience is ~90 minutes including briefing and gear-fitting. viator.com ↗