Parking in London Aquatics Centre

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The London Aquatics Centre is located in East London at the stunning Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The venue boasts a range of facilities, including three swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym, and a dry diving facility for athletes of all levels. There is also a café on-site, as well as a range of family-friendly facilities such as a crèche, family changing rooms and designated pram parking.

The London Aquatics Centre offers swimming programmes and courses to suit a range of skills, including those targeting tourists, professional athletes, children, school groups, first time swimmers and more. 

The London Aquatics Centre is right next to the Westfield Stratford shopping centre, and is easily accessible by public transport from Stratford Rail Station. 

Looking for parking at London Aquatics Centre? YourParkingSpace can help. We provide a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. Long-term and short-term off street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages, all within easy reach of the pools. 

The London Aquatics Centre has a Pay & Display car park with 111 spaces which is located right next to the venue. This car park is exclusive for Aquatic Centre customers only. Non-venue users will be charged £45. 

The entrance to the pools is on the lower level on the river side, with the main pool building on your left.

London Aquatic Centre Parking charges

The car park offers a five minute grace period which allows visitors to drop off those attending the centre free of charge.

After this grace period, charges will apply from 7am starting at £1.00 per hour from the first hour up to three hours, and £5.00 for between three and five hours. Blue Badge parking is free. 

Westfield Shopping Centre parking

The nearby Westfield Shopping Centre offers plenty of car parking options. 

Alternatively, you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. Long-term and short-term off street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages. Book your car park in advance in minutes from the comfort of your couch.

The London Aquatics Centre is located at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This is a vibrant area to explore, home to award winning parklands, waterways and playgrounds which are free for everyone to visit. 

Besides the London Aquatic Centre, other important landmarks in the area include the London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre, the Copper Box Arena and Lee Valley VeloPark – all former olympic and paralympic venues.

The bustling area is also home to businesses, schools, universities, and cultural venues, creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere.

Eating:

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has two main cafes: the Timber Lodge Café (drinks, breakfast, brunch and lunch, and even a BBQ in spring and summer) and The Last Drop (coffee, cakes and pastries, light lunches and snacks)

Visitors will find toilet facilities at the park, as well as kiosks along Tessa Jowell Boulevard to pick up a quick snack or drink. 

Water fountain facilities can be found by The Last Drop and Tumbling Bay Playground. 

ArcelorMittal Orbit:

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is considered one of London’s most exciting attractions. The Slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit opened in June 2016. Measuring 178m, The Slide is the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide.

Thrill-seekers can visit the attraction from Friday – Monday each week. Tickets are limited so it is recommended that you pre-book online to secure a spot.

The London Aquatics Centre is located at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London. There are several options for getting to the venue using public transport.

By underground:

The closest underground stations are Stratford (10 minute walk) and Hackney Wick (15 minute walk)

By train:

The closest train stations are Stratford International station (5 minute walk) and St Pancras International & Kings Cross stations (7 minutes away by train to Stratford International)

By bike:

You can find over 140 cycle racks outside the London Aquatics Centre, including a Santander Cycles docking stationc

By Car:

There are 111 Pay & Display car parking spaces located next to the London Aquatics Centre. The M25 is a 25-minute drive away.

The London Aquatics Centre is fully accessible. Disabled visitors will find accessible changing rooms, toilets and accessible parking spaces nearby. To view a full accessibility guide click here.

You can also visit the Blue Badge Parking website to view all disabled parking spaces nearby. 

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What are the opening times of the London Aquatics Centre?

The opening times are:

Monday - Friday: 6.00am - 22.00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 6.00 - 17.00pm

What is the address of the London Aquatics Centre?

The address is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ZQ

How much does a membership to the London Aquatics Centre cost?

The centre offers a range of memberships to suit all needs. For more information visit

https://www.londonaquaticscentre.org/membership

How many pools are there at the London Aquatics Centre?

There are three swimming pools: a 50 metre competition pool, a 50 metre training pool, and a diving pool with platforms at 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m.