Start your day with a lively browse through Stratford Centre and the adjoining Stratford Broadway — pop into independent boutiques, fashion chains and the popular Boxpark pop-up market for unique street food snacks and coffee. Make time for a quick visit to the Stratford Picturehouse or a specialty grocer (such as Little Waitrose) if you want local treats to take away before heading across to Westfield for larger-store shopping and seasonal window displays.
After a morning of browsing, walk or take the covered link to Westfield Stratford City for a long lunch at the newly refreshed dining terrace; try Borough Market-style dishes at Mercato Metropolitano, or choose modern British at The Real Greek for a relaxed meal. Post-lunch, explore Westfield’s flagship stores, the Apple and Selfridges pop-ups, then step out to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to stroll the park paths, visit the ArcelorMittal Orbit for panoramic views, or explore the exhibition at the London Aquatics Centre.
As dusk falls, return to Stratford’s Gifted or Theatre Square for drinks and people-watching — consider an early show at the Theatre Royal Stratford East or a family-friendly performance at Stratford Circus. Finish with dinner at a riverside restaurant along the Lea (such as Crate Brewery for wood-fired pizzas and craft beer) and a relaxed walk across the illuminated park to enjoy the Olympic venues by night.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Stratford Centre / Stratford Broadway (browsing, independent boutiques) | Free to browse; shopping depends on purchase (typical spend £10-£80) |
| Boxpark Stratford (street food & coffee) | Food/coffee £5-£15 per person |
| Stratford Picturehouse (cinema short visit or film) | Ticket £10-£18; concessions lower |
| Specialty grocer (e.g., Little Waitrose) | Free to browse; typical snacks/gifts £5-£25 |
| Covered link / walk to Westfield Stratford City | Free (transport already on foot) |
| Westfield Stratford City — dining terrace (long lunch) | Meal per person £12-£30 (depending on venue) |
| Mercato Metropolitano (if chosen) | Street-food dishes £6-£12 each; total £10-£20 per person typical |
| The Real Greek (alternative dining) | Meal per person £15-£30 |
| Westfield flagship stores / Apple / Selfridges pop-ups (shopping) | Free to browse; purchases vary widely (estimate £20-£200+) |
| Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park — park strolls | Free |
| ArcelorMittal Orbit (viewing and slide option) | Entry approx £16-£20 adult; slide additional if available £15-£20 |
| London Aquatics Centre exhibition / visit | Exhibition/visit free-£5 (varies); public swimming session £5-£12 |
| Theatre Royal Stratford East or Stratford Circus (early/ family show) | Tickets £12-£35 depending on show and seating |
| Gifted / Theatre Square (drinks & people-watching) | Drinks £5-£12 each |
| Crate Brewery (riverside dinner — pizzas & beer) | Meal per person £12-£25; craft beer £5-£8 |
| Evening illuminated park walk (Olympic venues by night) | Free |
| Local transport (Oyster/contactless within Stratford area — optional return) | Single Tube/rail journeys within Zone 2-3 approx £2.80-£3.50 peak with contactless; daily cap applies (~£8-£14 depending on zones and peak/off-peak) |
| Estimated Total (per person) | Per person estimated range: £40-£160 (low to moderate day) or £120-£350+ (if you include cinema/theatre, ArcelorMittal Orbit slide, larger shopping purchases and more drinks). Explanation: low estimate assumes modest food (£10-£20), minimal paid attractions (skip slide/theatre) and little shopping; higher estimate includes attraction entries (£20-40), theatre/cinema (£10-30), and discretionary shopping/extra drinks (£50-200+). |