
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Immaculate parklands located near the key Olympic landmarks.
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Stratford has transformed in recent years, stepping out of the shadow of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and quickly becoming a destination in itself. With your shopping needs covered by Westfield Stratford City, one of Europe's biggest shopping centres, there are also numerous restaurants, bars and pubs cropping up in the area, especially around the so-called ‘Hackney Riviera’.
Of course, the former Olympic venues are now open to the public for any sporting and fitness needs, while thrill seekers can climb up the ArcelorMittal Orbit and ride the world's longest tunnel slide down. No longer just associated with nights down the Queen Vic, E20 is now one of the capital’s most exciting areas.
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Immaculate parklands located near the key Olympic landmarks.
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Splash about in the pool of Olympic dreams.
Enjoy the view then take a ride down the world's longest tunnel slide.
Grab a drink, get your game face on and enjoy the multitude of different video and arcade games on offer.
The perfect place for family fun, date night or to release your inner big kid.
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