Published On: Thu, Feb 2nd, 2012

Venues – Horse Guards Parade

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Key facts

Sport: Beach Volleyball
Location: Horse Guards Parade lies at the heart of Whitehall, the political centre of the UK. It is close to Downing Street and across St James’ Park from Buckingham Palace.
New or existing: New
Permanent or temporary: Temporary

About Horse Guards Parade

Horse Guards Parade dates from 1745 and takes its name from the soldiers who have provided protection for the monarch since the restoration of the monarchy in 1660.

The parade ground lies at the heart of London’s ceremonial life, and hosts the Trooping of the Colour event that takes place on the Queen’s official birthday each year.

During the Games

A temporary arena will be built in 2012, with sand brought in to create London’s very own ‘beach’.

After the Games

The temporary facilities will be taken down after the Games.

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- London 2012’s ambition is to create a Games for everyone, where everyone is invited to take part, join in and enjoy the most exciting event in the world. London 2012 will create the most accessible and participative Games. It will touch people as it has never done before, stimulating people to do more and to try new things and reassess what we are all capable of. London 2012 has sport at its heart and London at the centre, but it is more than London and more than sport. It is a Games for London, the UK and the rest of the world, for sport and culture, for volunteers and business.

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