Stratford fitness

Situated next to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the UK's newest cultural quarter, East Bank, and surrounded by some of London's best shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, Stratford Cross sits at the intersection of business, culture, education and sport. Built on the Olympic legacy of London 2012, this thriving ecosystem in East London is the place to be in 2025.

Whether you come here for work or play, you can enhance your wellbeing at some of the country's most iconic sports venues, all boasting Olympic-standard facilities. Keep reading to explore the wellness experiences you can enjoy around Stratford Cross.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park provides the ideal running terrain with its network of pathways and trails that wind through scenic green spaces and along tranquil waterways. It's a picturesque setting for jogs and sprints, as you'll see some of the park's iconic venues and public art installations whichever route you take.

When you're feeling competitive or want to challenge yourself, sign up for a RunThrough QEOP 5k or 10k race. Events take place throughout the year, with Lee Valley VeloPark also hosting short and long-distance races.

To socialise as you sprint, jog or power-walk, sign up for the weekly Gymshark run club, which takes place every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The route stretches for 5 km, starting at the Gymshark store in Westfield Stratford City, then winds through Stratford Cross and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It's free to join and open to all abilities, providing an inclusive running community for everyone living, working or visiting the neighbourhood.

You don't need to be a pro in the water to enjoy the Olympic-standard pools at the London Aquatics Centre, as there are dedicated sessions and programmes suited to all ages and abilities. You can practise your stroke in one of the two 50m swimming pools, learn how to dive like an Olympian in the dedicated diving pool and dry dive area, participate in group exercise classes or work one-on-one with a personal trainer in the state-of-the-art gym. In short, you can reach all your fitness goals here.

There's no better way to stretch it out and enhance your mind-body connection than a yoga session. Members of the Stratford Cross community have exclusive access to yoga classes via the Explore app, including sessions outdoors and on the rooftop at the Turing Building. Elsewhere around Stratford Cross, several venues offer yoga classes that you can join on demand or as part of membership programmes, including the London Aquatics Centre, Copper Box Arena and Lee Valley VeloPark.

One of the cultural institutions calling East Bank home, Sadler's Wells East is a brand-new, state-of-the-art theatre where dance takes centre stage. The venue's foyer features a public performance space called The Dance Floor, which hosts free lunchtime dance classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-2 pm. Open to all ages and abilities, the sessions focus on Bollywood, Cuban Dance and Afro-Dance styles for an afternoon energy boost.

With a BMX track, mountain biking trails, a road circuit and indoor track at the iconic velodrome, Lee Valley VeloPark has everything you could want from a cycling venue. Whether you're a beginner or regular rider, the centre offers classes and programmes to suit, including one-to-one coaching, velodrome track accreditation, Para-cycling sessions and more.

In addition to the Olympic-quality cycling facilities, the VeloPark has indoor and outdoor gyms with various workout zones, studio spaces for group exercise classes, and pickleball courts.

Gymbox Stratford is located a stone's throw from the Turing Building, making it the perfect place for a morning workout, lunchtime fitness fix or a post-work sweat session. Renowned for making a workout feel like a night out, with a heart-pumping playlist and sleek aesthetic illuminated by neon lighting, the gym offers a fitness experience like no other. Featuring all the machines and equipment you need for cardio, resistance and conditioning workouts, plus creative fitness classes and personal training, it has everything you need to reach your fitness goals – and have fun while doing so.

Stratford Cross tenants and residents can enjoy all of these wellness activities at a moment's notice. Explore our available spaces to learn more about joining this vibrant community.