Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City is conveniently located just next to the Olympic Park and Stratford Train Station. It is part of a shopping centre chain that started in Sydney, Australia back in 1959. This is the second Westfield branch in London, the first is located in Shepherd’s Bush. Westfield has four main floors and contains a great selection of restaurants and over 300 retail outlets. For entertainment, the shopping centre houses a cinema, a casino and a bowling lane.
Be prepared to devote a whole day here if you are doing some serious shopping. Tax-Free Shopping is available, so be sure to visit the Travelex desk on the premises for more information.
Nearby attractions include the All Saints West Ham – a 1000-year-old Cathedral and the Olympic Park.
The shopping centre is open 10:00 – 21:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00-21:00 on Saturdays, and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sundays. Hours may vary. Check here, for the most update operating hours for up to two weeks in advance.
You can get there by travelling to the Stratford Station by Tube via the Jubilee Line or Central Line.