Things To Do Under £10 Around Stratford Cross

With so many opportunities to eat, drink, shop and play, you can explore something new every day in Stratford Cross. If you're looking for things to do in East London without breaking the bank, you're in the right place. Below, we've put together a list of the best experiences you can enjoy in this vibrant neighbourhood, all for under £10.

Open 24/7 and free to enter, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) is a natural haven with a sporting legacy in the heart of Stratford. It spans 560 acres – the equivalent of 300 football pitches – and features miles of pathways and trails for walking, running and cycling. Amongst the iconic Olympic venues and lush green spaces, there are plenty of low-cost ways to unwind or spend time with friends and family. You can visit the kids' playgrounds, reflect at the London Blossom Garden or follow the Art in the Park trail, all of which are free to enjoy.

QEOP also has a unique museum experience on offer, in the form of the V&A East Storehouse. This cultural attraction is the first of its kind, offering visitors a peek behind the scenes of a working museum and the chance to see the vast collection, spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity, up close. Housing over 250,000 objects, 350,000 library books and 1,000 archives, plus a study centre with an area dedicated to David Bowie, there's so much to explore – and all of it's free to access.

Situated next to East Bank, the UK's newest cultural quarter in Stratford, sits the London Aquatics Centre, one of the world's most technologically advanced swimming venues. The centre continues the Olympic legacy of London 2012 by making its world-class facilities – including two 50m swimming pools, a dedicated diving pool and a 100-station gym – accessible via training programmes and group exercise classes for all skill levels. Best of all, you can enjoy the facilities for under £10, as social swimming sessions for adults start from £7.30.

The fourth London venue from the world-renowned performing arts organisation, Sadler's Wells East is a brand-new dance hub in the heart of East Bank. Alongside its six studios and flexible 550-seat theatre, the building features a public performance space aptly named 'The Dance Floor' in the light-filled foyer. The Dance Floor regularly hosts free events and activities, including dance classes and workshops, encouraging everyone in the Stratford Cross community to experience the joy of movement through diverse dance genres.

Located on Endeavour Square, Signorelli is the go-to for fresh coffee and pastries. This Italian artisan bakery has been an East London institution since opening its first Stratford venue in 2015. Alongside the Stratford Cross location, Signorelli has a café and bakehouse in East Village. So, wherever you find yourself in the neighbourhood, you can refuel with barista-made hot and iced drinks, cakes, pastries and toasted focaccias.

Specialising in sciences, arts and humanities, UCL East tackles some of the biggest challenges facing the planet. The campus has an extensive programme of public art installations and exhibitions exploring our relationship with the world and local communities. Artwork on display spans commissions from established names, student works and collaborative projects between researchers and artists. The university invites everyone to visit the campus and experience its public art collection and exhibitions for free.

Like the London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark continues Stratford's Olympic legacy with its world-class cycling facilities. These include track cycling at the indoor velodrome, mountain biking, BMX and road cycling. For the latter, you can book 'Pay and Ride' sessions lasting 60 minutes for £7.25 per person. This allows you to hit the purpose-built, mile-long floodlit circuit and pedal to your heart's content.

You can enjoy all these experiences and more as a member of the Stratford Cross community. Learn more about leasing opportunities in the heart of this thriving destination by exploring our available spaces.