Visitors at the O2 Arena's snow globe experience, London, with illuminated walkway.
Guests toasting inside the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience with festive trees.
Guests enjoying the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience in winter gear.
O2 Arena rooftop with snow globe experience overlooking London skyline.
Guests enjoying the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience with snow and festive decor.
Guests enjoying sunset view at The O2 Arena, London, with city skyline in the background.

Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience, London

London
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Carefully climb to the summit 52m above London, feel the festive atmosphere, and enjoy views of Tower Bridge, the Shard, and sparkling holiday rooftops.

Professional guides lead the climb, ensuring safety, sharing seasonal highlights, and pointing out the best angles for Christmas-themed snowy photos at the summit.

The summit includes 20 extended minutes for photography, letting you capture London’s winter skyline and the iconic snow globe in all its festive glory.

Choose your climb time for ideal holiday views: daytime for crisp sights, sunset for golden winter tones, or twilight for illuminated festive cityscapes.

Don’t miss this limited-time festive event from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, offering a rare chance to see London decorated for the holidays.

Guided climb over The O2's roof

Access to the immersive snow globe at the 52m-high summit

Extended 20 minutes on the roof for photos

Daytime, sunset or twilight climb (as per option selected)

Drinks such as bubbly, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks (available for purchase)

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Visitors at the O2 Arena's snow globe experience, London, with illuminated walkway.

Feel the thrill of climbing The O2 roof at sunset, 52 meters above London, then step into the UK’s highest snow globe for 20 minutes of festive photo fun.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated spot near The O2’s main entrance. They’ll check tickets, run through a quick safety briefing, and help you gear up. After security checks, your group will start the climb together, ready for the views.

What to expect

This limited-time winter experience pairs a guided climb over The O2’s roof with exclusive 52-meter-high snow globe access, creating a magical Christmas adventure above London from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.

Features

  • Guided roof climb: Walk along The O2’s roof with an expert guide, feel the height under your feet, and spot London landmarks like Tower Bridge, the Shard, and Canary Wharf.

  • Immersive snow globe: Step into a snow globe at the summit, watch gentle snow fall, enjoy the whimsical winter set-up, and take festive photos to remember the moment.

  • Extended summit time: Spend 20 minutes at the top photographing the city, taking in the sunset, and soaking up views of the skyline without feeling rushed.

  • Choose your time slot: Select a climb time that fits your schedule, seeing landmarks in daylight, golden hour, or nighttime city lights from the summit.

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Guests toasting inside the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience with festive trees.

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Guests enjoying the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience in winter gear.

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O2 Arena rooftop with snow globe experience overlooking London skyline.

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

  • Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activity.

What’s not allowed

  • Alcohol, food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, large bags, suitcases, and loose items are not allowed on this experience.

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the height of 1.2m (3.94ft), under the age of 8 years, over the weight of 130kg (286.60lb), a waist measurement over 125cm, or an upper thigh measurement over 75cm.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

  • People with pregnant people are restricted from participating in this experience.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Climbers aged 8-17 must be accompanied by adults according to experience guidelines, with one adult required for every five children.

  • For safety reasons, all participants must attend a pre-climb briefing and wear the provided safety equipment.

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Guests enjoying the Up at the O2 Snow Globe Experience with snow and festive decor.

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Guests enjoying sunset view at The O2 Arena, London, with city skyline in the background.

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