Location

Since the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Stratford has developed its own distinct identity - in fact The London Evening Standard named the area as “this city’s most exciting corner”.  Whilst Stratford has just been named as London’s new cultural centre, according to the Forbes magazine.

Nestled on the banks of the River Lea, Stratford borders the sprawling greenery of East London’s Victoria Park, Hackney Wick and Leytonstone.

Of course, it’s known as being home to the unifying energy of the 2012 London Summer Olympics - but since then it’s shaped its own independent identity. One marked by a contemporary, forward-looking and residential community - that’s full of soul and pioneering spirit.

Stratford is the place to be in East London.  Whether you’re looking for a place to work, play, learn or simply live. Traditionally a hotbed for artists, the area has transformed over the last decade into an amazing new neighbourhood that brings together all the best of the capital, from street food and street art to world-class sporting, educational and entertainment facilities.

The area is bursting with vitality and offers a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants, many of which are in stunning rooftop or waterside locations. There’s a perfect mix of the old and the new, where independent artisanal businesses sit alongside Michelin-starred establishments.  This is a place where everyone is welcome, a showcase in metropolitan master-planning, where there’s something for everyone, including you.

Super-connected Stratford is the only station that’s on two tube lines, the Overground, the DLR, and the Elizabeth Line.  Whether you’re heading into the centre of the capital out for a day by the sea, or further afield to Paris and beyond.  Stratford is the place to start.