London Aquatics Centre, London

Name: London Aquatics Centre
Address: Aquatics Centre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2AQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8536 3150

#251 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The London Aquatics Centre is an indoor facility with two 50-metre swimming pools and a 25-metre diving pool in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London. The centre, designed by architect Zaha Hadid as one of the main venues of the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Paralympics, was used for the swimming, diving and synchronised swimming events. After significant modification, the centre opened to the public in March 2014. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 17.5 thous.Coordinates: 51°32'27"N, 0°0'39"W

Address

Aquatics Centre Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkNewham (Stratford and New Town)London E20 2AQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8536 3150

Website

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London

Day trips

London Aquatics Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Stratford City, London Stadium, Stratford Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark.

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Lee Valley VeloPark, London
18 min walk • Lee Valley VeloPark is a cycling centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London. It is owned and managed by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, and it was opened to the public in March 2014.
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Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, London
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ArcelorMittal Orbit, London
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
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Theatre Royal Stratford East, London
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Bromley-by-Bow, London
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Three Mills, London
25 min walk • The Three Mills are former working mills and an island of the same name on the River Lea. It is one of London’s oldest extant industrial centres. The mills lie in the London Borough of Newham; and, despite lying on the Newham side of the Lea, access is principally from the western, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, side of the river.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is London Aquatics Centre open?

London Aquatics Centre is open:

Monday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Friday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 6 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 6 am - 10:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to London Aquatics Centre?

Nearby attractions include 12 Endeavour Square, London (2 min walk), ArcelorMittal Orbit, London (6 min walk), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (8 min walk), London Stadium, London (8 min walk).

How to get to London Aquatics Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Aquatics Centre:

Bus

Westfield Avenue • Lines: 388 (4 min walk)
Stratford International Station • Lines: 308, Here East Shuttle Bus (9 min walk)

Light rail

Stratford Platform 4a • Lines: S-L (7 min walk)
Stratford Platform 16 • Lines: Si-Wa (9 min walk)

Train

Stratford International (8 min walk)
Stratford (8 min walk)

Metro

Stratford • Lines: Central, Jubilee (8 min walk)
West Ham • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee (29 min walk)