East Bank area guide
Our campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, as part of a new development for London known as East Bank, the UK’s newest cultural quarter for innovation, creativity and learning at the heart of the Park in Stratford, east London. East Bank is a unique collaboration that is bringing the arts, learning and creativity together in one place for the local community and everyone who visits, lives and works in east London.
Getting to London College of Fashion
Follow our guide who walks you through the route from Stratford tube station, through Westfields, onto the Park, and to our East Bank campus entrance.
Stratford is the closest tube station and is one of the best-connected places in London, in Zone 2/3. It is served by international, national, and local rail lines (and more train connections than Waterloo at peak), as well as several underground lines, now including the new Elizabeth line. It is also served by multiple bus routes. If you are exiting out of Stratford Underground Station – take the escalator or lift up to ‘The Street’ (which is the outdoor part of Westfield Shopping Centre) – follow it along, and turn left at Fountain Square towards the restaurants. Head to the road, then cross into the Park.
In addition, Stratford is one of London’s prime spots for cycling, running, and walking, with more than 300 bikes available for hire in and around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There will be cycle storage located in a secure, covered place in LCF’s new building, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has 310 docking points for London's cycle hire scheme, Santander Cycles.
How to get to LCF's East Bank campus from Stratford tube station
Explore the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Visit the London Blossom Garden.
- Take a ride on the ArcelorMittal Orbit, for breathtaking views across London.
- Set off on an adventure around the Park with one of the free trail guides.
- Unwind with a picnic in the relaxing parklands.
- Enjoy a swim at the London Aquatics Centre - sign up for a student membership
Arts and culture
- Explore the variety of artworks that adorn the Park.
- Find events on the Park and International Quarter.
- Visit Visit Bow Art studios.
- Catch a film at Stratford Picturehouse.
- Watch a play at The Theatre Royal Stratford.
- Enjoy performances at The Yard Theatre.
- Get creative and explore a hobby at Rosetta Arts.
LCF Cultural Programme
London College of Fashion at East Bank has three floors open to the general public with galleries and a cafe that anyone can visit, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.
The Cultural Programme presents exhibitions, festivals, events and digital encounters at our campus, alongside an expanding programme of touring exhibitions and innovative collaborations across the industry and creative practices. The programme is a space for exploring the cultural role of fashion today.
Learn more about LCF Cultural Programme.
Cafes and restaurants
- Take a look at the menu at your very own Baxterstory cafe and canteen.
- Explore the list of over 90 food spots available at Westfield Stratford City.
- Enjoy a great selection of food at the restaurants in the International Quarter.
- Discover one of the many food and drink locations around the Park, on canal side or over at Hackney Bridge.
Getting around and staying safe on the Park
Download a PDF guide to help you navigate the Park and how to find LCF’s East Bank Campus.
