The Red Bull Air Race 2009

August 2009 (annual)
The O2 (formerly The Millennium Dome), Greenwich, London, SE10 0AX
Telephone: +43 662 847000
If you enjoy watching exceptionally skilled flying with that "heart in your mouth wondering when one of the aircraft is going to hit something" feeling then this is undoubtedly the best event for you. For the second year in succession, the Red Bull Air Race 2009 is stopping off in London on its round the world tour. Basically, what happens is that light racing aircraft with the worlds top pilots challenge each other flying just above street and river level through a series of checkpoints and barriers. Although it sounds particularly dangerous, the pilots really are very skilled at this new sport. The Red Bull Air Race takes place close to the O2 Arena (Millennium Dome) but grandstand seats are on offer on either side of the River Thames. There are several places along the course where you could possibly also see pretty well free of charge but keep in mind that this is an all day event, so you may be more comfortable paying for a proper seat.

Visiting The Red Bull Air Race 2009:

Cost: Seats Sat £40, Sun £50,
Standing Seats Sat £20, Sun £30
Time: Qualifying Sat 8:00-17:00, Finals Sun 8:00-16:00.
Age Restrictions:n/a

Nearest Underground Stations:
North Greenwich Tube (3 minutes)

Nearest Hotels: Stay at our Quality Crown Hotel Kensington or our Derby Hotel Kensington and travel by Circle Line or District Line tube from Gloucester Road or Earls Court to Westminster and then switch to the Southbound Jubilee Line to North Greenwich station.

For more information on The Red Bull Air Race 2008 please visit: www.redbullairrace.com