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 What to Expect: Live music to fill the…
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…
Pudding Mill Lane events
The partnership’s vision is for a mixed-use neighbourhood combining new high-quality homes, community facilities, and amenities to foster an inclusive and well-connected community with spaces that support everyday life. Join them at their drop in events to meet the team and share your views on: · Monday 22nd September 2025, from…
Met Engage
We encourage you to sign up to the platform so you can receive key information, get to know their local officers, and report feedback on crimes and concerns impacting your area. Met Engage Launch Doc for support.
Dialogue Express Cafe Opens in Newham
Dialogue Cafe, London’s first café run primarily in British Sign Language (BSL), has launched its newest location — Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe, a converted train carriage nestled in Newham’s Carpenter’s Estate. This unique venture is more than a coffee spot — it’s a bold statement of inclusion, social reform, and…