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 26th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Stratford St John’s Churchyard, Stratford Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive…
Grow your business with social media
23 and 24 March 10am – 4pm Join this free two-day workshop by Newham London and the University of East London to strengthen your social media skills and learn how to use online platforms confidently to increase visibility, engage customers and grow your business. The event is open to registered…
Stratford Junction project: Public Consultation Event
Stratford Junction is a 2.05 hectares site enclosed on three sides by railway tracks. Their proposals aim to transform a long-underused site into one of London’s most exciting new cultural neighbourhoods. The consultation events will take place at the Source, Theatre Square, London E15 1BX on: – Wednesday 11…
Carbon Offset Fund
This new initiative brings together Stratford Original, LB Newham and environmental consultants MP Smarter Travel in a collaborative partnership focused on creating a more sustainable and efficient approach to waste collection and management across Stratford town centre. The Carbon Offset Fund is part of Newham’s broader climate action strategy. It…
London Half & 10k Presented by TREK
The route of this event passes by or near your property and we would like to give you as much detail as possible about the event and its timings to minimise any potential disruption. There are road closures as part of this event between 07:00 and 14:00 on Sunday 1st…
London Strategic Licensing consultation
Licenses also set the times when they must close. The way licensing currently works can be hard to navigate. That’s why the Mayor is working to create a licensing system that works for businesses, boroughs and Londoners. A consultation on the proposed changes to licensing is now open: use…