Olympic campervan hire London 2012
Welcome to Olympic Camper Van Hire!
On this site you will find all the information you need on hiring a camper van for the London 2012 Olympics.
Here's what you will find on the site:
- Camper Van Hire made easy
- London 2012 Olympics Motorhome Hire
- Tourist guide to London
- UK Motorhome Holiday Guide
- Airport arrival information
- The History of the Olympic Games
- What London 2012 has to offer
- Up-to-date listings of Olympic campsites
- Descriptions of all London 2012 Olympic venues
- Explanations of all London 2012 Olympic sports
- The best locations to hire a camper van
- Camper Van Hire help guide
We can help you plan:
- Where to hire a motorhome from
- The best campsites to stay at
- How to travel between Olympic venues
- How to get the most from your camper van holiday
About London 2012:
In 2012 London will become host to the Olympic Games for the third time, following the 1908 and 1948 games.
Commencing on the 27th July, London will host the 60 day event which comprises of 26 different sports across 34 venues. An estimated 10,500 athletes will take part in front of over 9 million spectators.
At OlympicCamper.co.uk you will find plenty of useful information to help assist with booking a motorhome for the Olympics.
Being in the UK for the Olympic Games is the perfect opportunity to explore some of the fantastic attractions and landscapes on offer.
Camper van hire is the ideal way of travelling between different Olympic venues with ease and in comfort.
So what are the Olympics?
The Olympics Games date back to around 800BC when athletics competitions took place between different regions of Ancient Greece and the games were held in Olympia.
Today the Olympic Games are international sporting events which take place every 2 years, alternating between the Summer and Winter competitions.
Find out more on...
- Olympic sporting events
- London 2012 Olympic sports venues
The Paralympics
The Paralympic Games is the equivalent to the Olympic Games for athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics are held every 4 years, in conjunction with the Summer Olympics and dates back to London 1948 when a sports competition was held for World War II veterans with injuries. The first Paralympics which allowed competitors from all walks of life were in Rome 1960. There is also a Winter Paralympics competition held alongside the Winter Olympic Games that has been running since 1976.
The Youth Olympics
The Youth Olympics is the equivalent to the Olympic Games for athletes aged between 14 and 18. The Youth Olympics was first envisaged in 2001, and the first event will be a Summer competition in 2010, to be held in Singapore. The Youth Olympics will run every 2 years and swap between the Summer and Winter games accordingly. The Youth Olympics will be held in independent cities and not in sync with the existing Olympics or Paralympics Games.
The Great British Olympic Team
Great Britain is the only country to have won a gold medal in every Summer Olympic competition since its inception in 1986. The most golds won by the UK team is 56, achieved in 1908. In London 2012 the Great British Olympic Team hope to break this record and finish the competition as medal leaders.