The Park has become the heart of East London, full of activity, from national and international sporting competitions in the five world-class venues to concerts, festivals, art installations and much more. Visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of urban living through the Park’s green, open spaces and tranquil waterways. It’s also home to the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit, the UK’s tallest sculpture.

A stone’s throw away from your new home, Westfield Stratford City is Europe’s largest urban shopping and leisure destination. With its exceptional range of over 300 stores, 65 restaurants and bars, and leisure facilities, including a cinema, bowling alley and casino, Westfield offers plenty of high street fashion favourites and celebrated home and lifestyle brands.

London’s most exciting arena – home to handball, modern pentathlon, fencing and goalball. A versatile and exciting event space, Copper Box Arena offers a state-of-the-art gym, working in partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to provide the stage for high-profile sporting events, shows, exhibitions, concerts and conferences.

Come and swim in the pools of champions. Home of the 2012 London legacy, the spectacular London Aquatics Centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers a visitor experience like no other. It provides a breathtaking backdrop to East London’s stunning swimming facility. Novice swimmer or experienced athlete, get in on the action at this truly outstanding venue.

The theatre royal Stratford East, famously associated with director Joan Littlewood whose statue lives outside the building, the Royal Stratford East provides acclaimed boundary-pushing theatre showcasing productions that represent the spirit of London.

Get there quicker on the 140mph Javelin trains, on the UK’s only high-speed train line, running from London St Pancras International to top destinations in Kent.

From Stratford International, you can be in London St Pancras in seven minutes or Ashford International in half an hour. Looking to escape the city? Daytrips beckon with direct journeys to Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Whitstable and Folkestone. 

Excellent Transport links put the best of London life within easy reach via Stratford station, which is one of the best-connected stations in the capital. Save valuable commuting time and enjoy a better work / life balance thanks to the vast number of services available. These include the: London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line and Docklands Light Railway (DLR). National Rail services are also served by the West Anglia Main Line and the Great Eastern Main Line.