Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Stratford

Location

Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Address
North quarter
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Stratford
E20 2ST

About

Enjoy time with the kids at Tumbling Bay Playground in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford where you’ll find state-of-the-art play equipment including sand pits, treehouses and wobbly bridges.

Look out over the River Lea as you pause for refreshment at the nearby Timber Lodge Cafe, where you’ll find drinks and snacks.

What is there to see at the Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

Tumbling Bay Playground and Timber Lodge cafe and community centre are set within the beautiful natural landscape of the north of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, right by the River Lea.

Kids can spend several hours playing with the water features in the playground - which include pumps, canals and dams that the children can use to direct the water as they wish - climbing the giant red rocks or balancing on bridges. Much of the play equipment is built out of natural materials and blends seamlessly with the environment.

Next to the playground is the Timber Lodge community centre and cafe, where you can enjoy lunches and snacks on the large outdoor terrace overlooking the River Lea.

How long does it take to go around Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

You could easily spend a couple of hours visiting both the playground and the cafe.

Can you eat and drink at Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

Timber Lodge Cafe is the place to stop for tea, barista coffee, freshly baked pastries, handmade deli sandwiches and cakes and snacks.

Are Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground free to visit?

Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are free to visit.

Where are Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

They are located on the eastern edge of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which is in the Stratford area of east London.

How do I get to Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

Stratford International station is a 10-minute walk away.

The closest Tube station is Stratford (Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee lines, DLR and London Overground), which is an 18-minute walk away.

What are the opening hours at Timber Lodge and Tumbling Bay Playground at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park?

Tumbling Bay Playground is open for 24 hours every day, and Timber Lodge is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm.