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Directions to the Olympic park
Directions to the Olympic park
According to the official London web site you need to travel by public transport.
During a London Prepares event I drove to the nearest car park and then walked.
During the Olympics I doubt if there will be any spaces available in this car park.
I was sent this for a London Prepares event. The details may change for 2012 July & August during the Olympic Games.
Travelling to the venue
Please use public transport to travel to the Olympic Park, as there is no parking at the venue. Spectators should travel to Stratford station and then follow the signs to the Olympic Park entrance, via Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.
Spectators are advised to arrive at the entrance of the Olympic Park at least 75 minutes prior to the start of the session, to ensure enough time for security screening and accessing the venue.
Stratford station is served by London Underground, DLR, London Over ground, National Rail and London’s bus network.
Although bicycles are not allowed into the Olympic Park, there is public cycle parking outside Stratford Station.
Arriving at the venue
To enter the Olympic Park, spectators will need to adhere to access instructions and security protocols.
Check for restricted and prohibited items
On arrival at the designated entry point, spectators will be asked to pass through an airport-style security screening area before using the dedicated route to the venue. If, for any reason, a spectator refuses to go through the security screening area, they will not be permitted access into the Park and will not be offered a refund.
Accessibility
All spectators are advised to travel to the venue by public transport. The London Underground Jubilee and Central lines at Stratford station are step free, as are DLR, National Rail and London Over ground platforms at this station. Further information can be found on the Transport for London website.
Blue Badge parking is available in Newham. Visit the Newham Council website for more details.
A free accessible shuttle bus will be operating from Stratford station to the entrance of the Olympic Park.
After the security screening at the entrance of the Olympic Park, spectators will have a route of approximately 150 metres to the venue, which itself is step free. On arrival at the venue, if you need any further assistance to get to your seat, please speak to Event Services staff at the venue.
Accessible toilets are available at the venue.
Inside the venue
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on site. As a proud sponsor of London 2012, Visa (debit, credit, prepaid) is the only card accepted at the venue. Cash is also accepted but there will be no cash machines on site.
There will be no readmission to the venue or the Park.
There are toilets and first-aid facilities inside the venue. In addition, the information point will provide competition and venue information, a lost and found service, and buggy and wheelchair storage.
My tried and tested suggestions
To Westfield Stratford City car park -Stratford Station.
Then a short walk to the Olympic park
Allow 90 minutes from parking your car walking to the Olympic centre & to getting through security checks
From the North Motorway M25
Exit junction 25
(From the west go up slip road from 6 O’clock and go three quarters around the roundabout (Stop at red traffic lifts) then take the A10 road to London.
Signposted C. London, Enfield Town
Distances are approximate
Keep below the speed limit because there are numerous speed cameras on this route on A10 A406 and other roads you may use.
0.0 miles from M25 junction
4.85m Drive south on A10 to A406 (approx 4.85 miles)
At Great Cambridge Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A406
Signposted N. Circular (E), Walthamstow
5.00
At traffic signals continue forward, then merge onto the A406
5.57
At Cooks Ferry Junction continue forward
8.06
At Crooked Billet Junction branch left, then merge onto unnamed road A112
8.33
At Crooked Billet Roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A112
Signposted Leyton, Walthamstow
9.21 At The Bell, traffic signals continue forward
Signposted Walthamstow Town Centre, Leyton
9.74
Walthamstow Central Rail and Underground Stations
9.80
At Walthamstow Central Underground Station continue forward
Signposted Bakers Arms, Leyton
10.42
At Bakers Arms, traffic signals continue forward onto High Road
Signposted Leyton
10.59
At "Shoe Laces" public house continue forward
10.87
Bear right onto unnamed road
A112
Turn right onto the A112
11.30
At "Lion and Key" public house bear left (one-way)
11.43
Take left hand lane and bear left
11.76
At Leyton Town Centre, traffic signals continue forward onto the A112
Signposted Stratford
11.90
Leyton Underground Station
12.43
At The Eagle roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A112
12.49
At "The Wheelers" roundabout turn left onto the A112
Signposted Stratford
12.70
At traffic signals turn left onto Alma Street
12.73
Turn right onto Simons Walk
12.74
Arrive on Simons Walk
Total time 0:45 at medium day traffic volumes and keeping below the speed limits.
At rush hour morning and afternoon this journey took on average 71 minutes
Westfield car park Stratford
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When it's time to depart, the last thing you want to do is spend time searching for your car. Our Find My Car service offers an easy way for you to locate your vehicle. Simply type in your registration number on the Westfield Stratford City mobile app to see a photo of your car along with a map showing where it is. Easy to follow directions will take you right there
Westfield Stratford City Car Park cost to park and more detailed info can be found on
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity
You can also check with Westfield.com arriving by car on the link below
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/getting-here/getting-there-car/
The above is for your guidance only.
This web site is not responsible for loss or delay for road works volume of traffic etc to cause you to get lost or arrive late as a result of these directions.
This FREE advice does not entitle the reader to any compensation should you take this advice should something go wrong.