Discover Stratford London

Stratford and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

When it comes to London 2012, Stratford is the place to be. Seventeen of the 26 Olympic sports will take place within a 15-minute walk from Stratford Station.

As well as the Olympic Stadium, Stratford is also home to the Aquatics Centre, the Hockey Centre, the Velopark and the Basketball Arena. You can get a close-up view of the developments in the Olympic Park by taking a tour, or visiting the Olympic Park Viewing Gallery at Holden Point, or the Viewtube.

Other Top Stratford Attractions

As well as the Olympic Park, Stratford's other notable attractions include the Discover Children's Storytelling Centre, arts venue Stratford Circus, independent cinema Stratford Picturehouse, and the gorgeous Victorian theatre, Theatre Royal Stratford East.

In summer 2012, Stratford will have a new building to rival the Eiffel Tower: the Arcelormittal Orbit Tower. This looping steel sculpture will be Britain's largest piece of public art, at 115m (377ft) tall. Visitors who climb the structure are guaranteed breath-taking views of the Olympic Park and the rest of London. 

Westfield Stratford City

Westfield Stratford City is a striking, three-storey curved shopping centre. It houses more than 300 shops, a cinema, bowling alley and more than 60 restaurants. Of particular interest for avid shoppers are the large-scale John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.

Stratford: Where to Stay

There are plenty of places to stay in Stratford, whether you're looking for traditional or budget accommodation. Here are a few options:

• Express by Holiday Inn London Stratford
• Ibis London Stratford
• The Railway Tavern Hotel
• Travelodge (due to open spring 2012)

Download the Stratford London Official Guide

There's even more information about Stratford in the free Stratford London Official Guide booklet. 

Download your free Stratford Shopping Guide here.