Luxury Accommodation for the 2012 Games

Lucknam Park is the perfect place for your visit to the 2012 Games, truly one of England's finest 5 star luxury Country House Hotels. We have 42 elegant rooms and suites, a luxurious Spa, recognised as one of the finest in the UK, a unique Equestrian Centre, contemporary and stylish dining in The Brasserie and a truly gourmet experience in the Michelin star restaurant The Park.

Lucknam Park is located within easy access by car and train for day trips to and from London, as well as for the venues outside of London, such as Weymouth and Eton Dorney.

Transport to London as below: Access is available by car or by train:

By Car: Via the M4 - 104 miles around a 2 hour drive
By Train: Access available by Train direct from Chippenham Train Station to London Paddington - 1 hour and 15 minutes

Follow the 2012 UK Torch Relay

8,000 inspirational people across the UK will carry the Flame during the Torch Relay. As it makes its way across the UK on a 70-day journey, starting at Land’s End on the morning of Saturday May 19th 2012, it will bring the excitement of the Games to everyone.

Bath
The torch will pass through the City of Bath, (just 6 miles from Lucknam Park) on Tuesday May 22nd 2012.

Chippenham
The torch will also pass through Chippenham (7 miles from Lucknam Park) on Wednesday May 23nd 2012.

There is an interactive map to follow the torch please click here:  http://www.london2012.com/olympic-torch-relay-map

2012 Venues

During the London 2012 Games Olympic and Paralympic events will take place at venues in the Olympic Park, across London, and at out of London venues please see below.

2012 Games – London Venues

Earls Court – Indoor Volley Ball
ExCeL - Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boccia, Paralympic Table Tennis, Paralympic Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball
Greenwich Park - Equestrian events
Hampton Court Palace – Road Cycling
Horse Guards Parade - Beach Volleyball
Hyde Park - Triathlon
Lord's Cricket Ground - Archery
North Greenwich Arena - Gymnastics, Basketball
The Mall -Athletics (Marathon and Race Walk), Road Cycling
The Royal Artillery Barracks - Shooting, Paralympic Shooting
Wembley Arena - Badminton; Rhythmic Gymnastics
Wembley Stadium - Football
Wimbledon - Tennis

2012 Games - Olympic Park Venues

By Car from Lucknam Park - 2 Hours and 10 Minutes

Copper Box - Handball, Goalball, Modern Pentathlon
Aquatics Centre - Diving, Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Modern Pentathlon
Basketball Arena - Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Handball
BMX Track – BMX Cycling
Eton Manor – Wheelchair Tennis
Olympic Stadium - Athletics, Paralympic Athletics
Riverbank Arena - Hockey, Paralympic Five-a-side Football, Paralympic Seven-a side Football
Velodrome - Track Cycling, Paralympic Track Cycling
Water Polo Arena – Water Polo

2012 Games – Outside of London Venues

Venue                                    Distance by car from Lucknam Park Hotel          

Brands Hatch (Kent) - Paralympic Road Cycling               2 hours 34minutes
City of Coventry Stadium (Coventry) - Football                2 hours 11 minutes
Eton Dorney (near Winsor castle) - Rowing                      1 hour 37 minutes
Hadleigh Farm (Essex) – Mounting Bike                           2 hours 52 minutes
Lee Valley White Water Centre (Hertfordshire) - Canoe     2 hours 16 minutes
Millennium Stadium (Cardiff) - Football                            1 hour 15 minutes
Old Trafford (Manchester) - Football                                3 hours 13 minutes
St James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) - Football              2 hours
Weymouth and Portland - Sailing, Paralympic                   1 hour 52 minutes

To check room availability during the 2012 Games (27th July to 12th August 2012) and the Paralympic Games (29th August to 9th September) please contact reservations or book your room online today.

Tel: 01225 742 777 / Email: reservations@lucknampark.co.uk