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Things to do in Stratford

There are 214 things to do recorded in and around Stratford, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and playgrounds. Part of Greater London in London, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 188 are free to visit, 15 are indoor options for a wet day, 185 are outdoors, 31 are geared towards younger children and 10 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Hackney Museum, V&A David Bowie Centre, Mabley Edible Garden, Core Landscapes and Rose Garden — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Walthamstow, Barking, Greenwich and London are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Stratford

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Church Green and Wanstead Flats.
    103 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Mabley Edible Garden and Core Landscapes.
    56 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Prize Walk Playground and Woodland Trail.
    25 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Banner Repeater and Nunnery Gallery.
    7 places
  5. 05
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Training Pool and Diving Pool.
    5 places
  6. 06
    Go-Karting Tracks
    Indoor and outdoor karting — including Pit Lane and Pit Lane.
    4 places

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Activities214Days Out with Kids31

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Stratford?

This guide maps 214 places to visit in and around Stratford. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Stratford?

Recognisable names near Stratford include Hackney Museum, V&A David Bowie Centre, Mabley Edible Garden and Core Landscapes. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Stratford?

188 of the places listed for Stratford are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Stratford on a rainy day?

15 indoor options are recorded near Stratford — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Stratford kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.