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Known for being walkable and family-friendly, Stratford is an economical neighborhood, offering convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can satisfy your cultural palate with theater and live music. Stratford is a great home base for exploring the greater London area, especially with so many hotels and hostels to choose from.

Sightseeing around Stratford

Some top attractions include the area's theaters and casinos. Study the collections at Museum of London Docklands, Geffrye Museum, or William Morris Gallery. You can attend a show at Hackney Empire, O2 Arena, and Barbican Arts Centre. One Canada Square, Thames Barrier, and Tower of London are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Create some family memories at Emirates Air Line Royal Docks Station, Emirates Air Line Greenwich Peninsula Station, and Ilford Cricket Club.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Wanstead Park, Victoria Park, or London Fields. Explore nature at Clissold Park and Highbury Fields. For retail therapy, consider Westfield Stratford City, Old Spitalfields Market, and Leadenhall Market, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, and Boleyn Ground Stadium.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, and King's College London. You can also stop by Ilford Golf Club, Valentines Park, and Hoxton Square.

Getting around Stratford

If you want to get around the city, Stratford Underground Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford High Street DLR Station.

At 3.6 miles (5.7 km), London (LCY-London City) is the closest major airport to Stratford. You can also fly in and out of London (LHR-Heathrow), which is located 19.8 miles (31.9 km) away.