Westfield Stratford City
About
Westfield Stratford City is the largest urban shopping centre in the United Kingdom by land area, boasting 1,910,000 square‑feet (177,000 m²) of retail space across three floors. Opened on 13 September 2011, the development has quickly become a major retail and entertainment hub in East London, ranking as the fourth‑largest shopping centre in the UK by retail area. The mall anchors high‑profile retailers such as John Lewis (240,000 sq ft), Marks & Spencer (136,000 sq ft) and Waitrose (32,000 sq ft), and offers 280 stores and 70 restaurants for a wide range of shoppers. Entertainment options include a 24‑hour casino (Aspers) and a 20‑screen all‑digital Vue cinema, making it a one‑stop destination for shopping, dining and leisure. Its prime location next to Stratford station and the Olympic Park, combined with an on‑site 5,000‑space car park and excellent public‑transport links, ensures easy access for locals and tourists alike, with a reported 80 % of visitors arriving by public transport. The mall’s enormous footprint and diversified attractions mean that visitors can spend several hours exploring its multiple levels—especially during the more relaxed mid‑spring (April–June) and early autumn (September) periods when crowds are lighter.
Highlights
- Largest Urban Mall
- Iconic Anchor Stores
- Entertainment Hub
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Best time to visit
The most comfortable times to visit are mid‑spring (April–June) and early autumn (September), when the crowds are lighter and the indoor attractions, such as the cinema and casino, are in full swing. As a popular destination for sales and events, the festive period around Christmas also attracts large numbers of shoppers.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours