Olympics 2012 Venue Guide

In summer 2012, the Olympics arrive in London. But while there are lots of events taking place at the Olympic Park in the capital, a good number are being hosted at venues around England and the UK. Here is our guide to the key venues.

The Channel Islands are a collection of islands between Southern England and Northern France, just off the coast of Normandy. As crown dependencies, they do not make up British overseas territories. The two main islands here are Jersey and Guernsey, while smaller islands include Alderny, Herm and Sark.  All have their own flag and are independently administered.

The Channel Islands have an interesting past and suffered greatly during World War Two due to German occupation, with several monuments that hint at this past still existing today and dotted around the islands.

These remote islands are a hybrid of British and French culture and the islands have a rich heritage. The varied landscape hints at a generally peaceful and relaxing environment and there is a strong sense of nature here which includes wildlife and geology.

Weather: The climate here is mainly a maritime one, which means occasional strong winds but moderate temperatures throughout the year. Winters can be bitterly cold and wet, although the climate here is generally warmer than mainland England. July is the hottest month, while October through to January sees the most rainfall.

Transport:There are three main airports here, which include Alderney Airport, Guernsey Airport and Jersey Airport. There are several cross-Channel ferries that allow transportation between the islands. There is no motor traffic in the island of Sark as cars and other vehicles are banned.  Back to Travel Guides