Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Olympic Park is a great place to explore with the entire family
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a legacy of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London. Today the park serves many functions that include not only some of the premier sporting venues that were left behind, but also beautifully landscaped green space with many native plants, wetlands, residential and commercial developments.
Olympic park is one of the largest urban areas to be designated as a park in Europe in over 150 years. After fulfilling its role for the Olympic Games this multi-purpose park was re-opened to the public in 2013.
The park has retained many superb sporting venues as part of the legacy including Olympic Stadium, an Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley Velodrome, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and Copper Box Arena. The park has an extensive amount of greenspace and water features complete with walking trails, a children's playground and the restored wetland habitat. It is also the home to Olympic Stadium. The park is bordered on the east by the huge Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre.
One popular attractions in the park is the ArcelorMittal Orbit, a giant sculpture designed by artist Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond as a focal point and symbol of the 2012 Olympics. Somewhat controversial, this structure stands 376 feet tall making it the tallest sculpture in the UK. The ArcelorMittal Orbit features a 455 step spiral walkway that leads up to a viewing platform where visitors can enjoy fabulous views of the park and surrounding area, but visitors can take a lift up and the steps on the way down. If you can, it is nice to take the steps and get a detailed look at the unique design and structure. The official website for the ArcelorMittal Orbit can be found here.
Other amenities at the park include public washroom facilities and plenty of dining options including the Timber Lodge Cafe. With so much to see and do, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a great place to spend an entire day exploring making it well worth the visit.
To help you plan your visit you can download a printable PDF Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Map.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: No, except for some attractions and events within the parkQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: London, UK
Phone: 0800 072 2110
Official Website: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
Brilliant public place for a day visit. Signage could be slightly better.
The Aquatics Centre was absolutely fabulous. Very envious of the residents of Stratford having such a fantastic facility, especially in these days of council enforced closure of swimming pools.
Robin Foulkes - a month ago
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a fantastic spot to visit, offering a great mix of history, nature, and modern design. The park is beautifully landscaped, with plenty of green spaces, waterways, and walking trails. It's the perfect place for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride, with lots of areas to explore. The Olympic legacy is still alive here, with iconic venues like the London Stadium and the Aquatics Centre open for visitors. Whether you're looking to relax, enjoy outdoor activities, or soak in some Olympic history, it's a great spot for all ages.
ARMAN Rez - 2 months ago
Very interesting walk through the Park, with a fabulous recent history. However, some areas a bit scruffy now, lots of scope to highlight what went on 12 years ago, but the opportunity has not been taken. However, lots of activity and people taking advantage of being in the sun
Chris Rispin - 4 months ago
Me and my son were here yesterday for the Foo Fighters concert.
I've never been here before but was very impressed.
It is very easy to get into the stadium, and once you get in there, the facilities are excellent.
Lots of places to get food and drinks from, Lots of toilet facilities too.
Oh, and the Foo Fighters were absolutely incredible, so an all-around amazing day
steve harris - 5 months ago
A really great space, several walking option around the green spaces and river. A few food vans along the way providing drinks and quick food options. Places to stop and rest plus kids play areas.
Adrian Bell - 5 months ago
Directions
| Underground | Overground Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Central, Jubilee or London Overground | Stratford | 10 Minutes |
How to get to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park by Underground | Overground
From Stratford Station take the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park exit. At Westfield Stratford City take escalator, stairs or lift up to the outside pedestrian overpass and follow it across the road and through the outdoor shopping and restaurant mall to the park entrance. It is about a 10 minute walk to the park entrance.
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