Stratford

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Home to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City, Stratford has enjoyed a dramatic facelift since it hosted the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Things to do in Stratford

Westfield Stratford City

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Sporting attractions

London Aquatics Centre

Lee Valley VeloPark

More things to do in Stratford

Copper Box Arena

Theatre Royal Stratford

Olympic Park

Bars and restaurants in Stratford

Roof East

Cafe Football

Cabana

Insider's guide to Stratford

ArcelorMittal Orbit slide in Stratford
Blogger Antonia Windsor

10 reasons to visit Stratford

East London blogger Antonia Windsor reveals the quickest way to get under the skin of Stratford.

Just nine minutes on a Central line Tube from Central London, Stratford boasts the largest shopping mall in Europe, Britain’s tallest sculpture and a world-class swimming pool with a wave-shaped roof.

Read Antonia's area guide to Stratford to discover her favourite neighbourhood haunt


Home of the successful London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Stratford has now become a bustling hub for shoppers and tourists alike. Explore the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where you can take a trip up to the top of the impressive ArcelorMittal Orbit structure. For world-class shopping, visit Westfield Stratford City and shop 'til you drop, before enjoying a meal in the food court, where you'll find restaurants serving up food from across the globe. Stay in an affordable or luxury hotel in Stratford and take advantage of solid transport links to the city centre by Tube, train or bus. Find more things to do in Stratford.