The London 2012 Open Weekend - supported by BP - will see events held across the UK between 24 and 26 July that allow the public to try a new sporting or cultural activity or to gain access to landmarks or parts of venues not normally open to the public.

To celebrate Open Weekend, London 2012 are opening up the Olympic Stadium on Sunday 26 July 2009 for an exclusive first-hand view of the construction progress achieved to date. Be one of the first members of the public to stand in the Olympic Stadium.

Visitors will have the opportunity to access the viewing platform in South Stand of the Olympic Stadium and take part in a souvenir photograph that will be made available, free of charge, to each winner and their guest the week following the event. From the viewing platform, visitors will be able to see where the running track and field of play will be located and how construction is progressing. Guides will be on hand to discus the unique features of the Olympic Stadium that lies at the heart of the Olympic Park and the place where the eyes of the world will turn on 27 July 2012 as London's Opening Ceremony begins.

We have 45 pairs of tickets available for use on Sunday 26 July 2009. The visit will last one hour and an arrival time will be allocated in advance to each winner and their guest.

See www.london2012.com/openweekend for more info on London 2012 Open Weekend.

PROMOTION CLOSES AT 23.59 MONDAY 13 JULY 2009.

To enter this competition simply CLICK HERE!

Terms and conditions:
1. The visit is offered on Sunday 26 July 2009 only.
2. On Friday 17 July 2009 winners will be sent a letter confirming their two places on the visit and advising of their visit time.
3. On receipt of this letter winners should ring the given number and confirm the name of their guest by 6pm on Wednesday 22 July 2009.
4. London 2012 will need to be advised in advance of any visitors with access requirements.
5. Winners and their guests must bear the cost of travel to and from
Pudding Mill Lane DLR station where they will be met by London 2012 guides.
6. For health and safety reasons, all visitors must be over the age of eight.
7. Any visitor aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
8. The letter of confirmation is non-transferable i.e. only the winner and their named guest will be admitted to the site on Sunday 26 July 2009.
9. Winners and their guests must bring their confirmation letter to site together with a form of photographic ID - i.e. a passport or photographic drivers licence.
10. There is no cash equivalent on offer for this prize.
11. By taking up their place on the visit, winners and their guests consent to taking part in any London 2012 and London Evening Standard publicity on the day.
12. Employees of London 2012, their families, press, agencies or any persons directly or indirectly connected with this competition are not eligible to enter. London 2012 reserves the right to verify the eligibility of all entrants.
13. Usual Promotion Rules apply.

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