Explore Stratford
Stratford has a full and rich history dating back to the early 1800’s. St John’s Church, the famous markets, and the old town hall are just a few gems in the town centre that make the area truly unique.
Stratford Past
Stratford has historically been important point for travellers to it’s location near the River Lee. From our Roman origins to a medieval village, Stratford has always been transforming. In the 1830’s Stratford became an industrial hub with the arrival of the railway, triggering the population boom and establishment of factories, workshops and industrial facilities. Our district represents the ‘original’ Stratford.
Explore Stratford’s Past
Stratford Future
Stratford Future is our dedicated platform explaining the large number of new developments that are planned to be built in and around the Stratford town centre.
The page is designed to provide information about each development including type, size and timeline in order to making it more accessible for local businesses, residents and stakeholders to form a full picture of the scale of change planned for the original Stratford.
Stratford Future
Free Bike Services
We partner with Cycle Confident to host our free Dr. Bike sessions on the Broadway each month. During these sessions experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments they can make to the bike…
FREE Gift Wrapping at Stratford Shopping Centre
Stratford Original BID is offering a free gift-wrapping service for items purchased from local shops within the Stratford Original BID area. That includes Stratford Shopping Centre, The Grove, Broadway, and Stratford High Street. Not sure if your purchase is eligible? Check participating businesses on the map here and refer…
FREE Gift Wrapping at Stratford Shopping Centre
Stratford Original BID is offering a free gift-wrapping service for items purchased from local shops within the Stratford Original BID area. That includes Stratford Shopping Centre, The Grove, Broadway, and Stratford High Street. Not sure if your purchase is eligible? Check participating businesses on the map here and refer…
FREE Gift Wrapping at Stratford Shopping Centre
Stratford Original BID is offering a free gift-wrapping service for items purchased from local shops within the Stratford Original BID area. That includes Stratford Shopping Centre, The Grove, Broadway, and Stratford High Street. Not sure if your purchase is eligible? Check participating businesses on the map here and refer…
Winter Wonderland 2025
This festive event is a beloved tradition for our community, bringing families together to celebrate the winter season with joy and warmth. Event Details Date: November 27th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Stratford St John’s Churchyard, Stratford Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive…
Bridgewater Triangle Consultation October 2025
This is your chance to see the plans and share your feedback in the drop in sessions or online. There are a few planned events this week: Tuesday 21 October Walking Tour, 3-4pm Drop-in#1, 4-7pm Venue: View Tube Cafe, the Greenway, Marshgate Lane, E15 2PJ Friday 24…
Lyle’s Local Fund 2025
This year, £50,000 in funding is available to support grassroots projects that help build a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Newham. Organisations and resident groups are encouraged to apply. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded, with payments made before the end of 2025. You can find full details and access…
How could we improve Stratford Shopping Centre?
We understand the centre works for the local community and want to enhance what makes it special, not take it away. Tell us your ideas for improvements you would like to see happen – do you have any thoughts about: – Seating? – Planting? – Artwork?…
Opening Consultation on Newham’s Air Quality Action Plan
This Plan outlines the steps we will take to improve air quality across the borough over the next five years. We encourage all our businesses to provide feedback on the Public Consultation Survey which runs until Friday 31 October. For more information about the Draft Air Quality Action Plan follow…
Recycle Week 2025
It’s a great moment to show your commitment to sustainability and inspire your team to take action. To help your business get involved, the First Mile created some free resources and will be running two webinars throughout the week to explain changing digital waste tracking legislation and introduce our unique…