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One night only Wednesday 12th August 2026

Solar Eclipse Experience

Witness one of nature's most spectacular events at Zip World London.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the solar eclipse with expert insights, incredible views, and a thrilling adventure.

From £14.00

(+£5 booking fee per order)

London

Zip World London

Stratford, E20 2AD
London

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Duration

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Please note this experience is weather dependent, and the weather may effect viewing the eclipse clearly.

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Your ticket

Choose between the Slide & Eclipse Experience ticket (ages 8+ only) with planetarium show, expert talk and Helix ride, or the Eclipse Experience ticket with expert talk and access to the viewing platform. 

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Bar

Our bar will be open in the evening to grab yourself a drink whilst watching the solar eclipse (18+ only).

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Make a night of it!

Our bar will be open throughout the event, serving a selection of drinks for you to enjoy while taking in the atmosphere.

Whether you're a keen astronomer or simply looking for a memorable evening out, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience the wonder of a solar eclipse in a truly unique setting.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.

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Included with your Slide & Eclipse ticket

Planetarium show

Kick off your evening with an immersive planetarium show that brings the wonders of our solar system to life. Explore the movements from Earth to the universe, and discover how they impact our lives. Through stunning visuals and expert narration, you'll gain a fascinating insight into the science behind eclipses and the wider universe before stepping outside to experience the real thing.

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Access to viewing platform

After the planetarium show, you will then be escorted to the ArcelorMittal Orbit's viewing platform where you will be given specialised glasses to view the solar eclipse. The platform is positioned 80m high and accessed by lift, offering a impressive view of the London skyline. 

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Talk from a solar expert

Gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's most captivating astronomical events with a live talk from solar eclipse expert, Mark Westmoquettz. Discover how solar eclipses occur, why they happen so rarely in any one location, and what makes this particular eclipse special. You'll learn what to look out for during the event, hear fascinating facts about the science behind eclipses and have the opportunity to ask questions before heading out to experience it for yourself.

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Included with your Slide & Eclipse ticket

Helix

Your night would not be complete if you visited the ArcelorMittal Orbit and didn't take on Helix. This is the longest and tallest tunnel slide in the world and spans 178m in length. Twist and turn through each loop as you fly at up to 15 mph. Ages 8+ only.

Restrictions

Before booking this adventure, please carefully review the following restrictions to ensure you and your party meet the minimum participation requirements. Any participant under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over, and in most cases, an adult must take part in the group unless stated otherwise.

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Supervision for under 18’s

<13 years - 1 participating adult is required for every 7 children

13 - 17 years - 1 spectating adult for every 7 children

Height

Min Height

A minimum height of 1.3m is required for this adventure

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Max Weight

Participants must weigh no more than 130kg to take part in this adventure

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Min Age

You must be at least 8 years old to take part in this adventure

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Suitable Footwear

Trainers or boots are required for this adventure, crocs, wellies or high heels are not permitted.

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Jewellery

Facial jewellery is not permitted on this adventure. You will be asked to remove it completely or tape it over, depending on its location, before taking part.

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Solar Eclipse Experience

Witness one of nature's most spectacular events at Zip World London.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the solar eclipse with expert insights, incredible views, and a thrilling adventure.

£14.00*

(+£5 booking fee per order)

London

Zip World London

Stratford, E20 2AD
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FAQs

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We're dog friendly
We warmly welcome well-behaved dogs at all of our locations, making it the perfect adventure spot for the whole family, including your furry friends. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we require that dogs be accompanied by someone not participating in adventures at all times.
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What's on-site

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Restaurant & Bar

Indulge in a delicious menu or grab a quick bite to go at the
Riverside East (Stratford).

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Cashless Site

We are a cashless site that accepts card and mobile payments for all transactions.

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Dog Friendly

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at all of our locations.

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Gift Shop

Remember your adventure forever by grabbing a Zip World momento.

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Souvenir Videos

Capture the adventure – souvenir videos are available for Helix, the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide.

How to find us

You’ll find us located directly next to the iconic London Stadium, within the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We are easily accessible via a number of public transport routes, including 10 tube and train links (which includes the 24-hour night tube on the Central and Jubilee lines). We’re just 7 minutes from St. Pancras International.

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Want to collaborate with us? Please send us a message over on Instagram @zip_world or email us to be forwarded to the marketing team for consideration. Please note, due to the high volume of collaboration requests we receive, we’re unfortunately unable to respond to them all, but appreciate each and every one.