London can be an intimidating city to move to. London is the epicentre for a multitude of cultures and experiences from all across the world. As a student of University Campus of Esports, you have a range of opportunities on your doorstep.
This will outline some of the top things to do in and around Stratford:
1. Explore Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Our campus, Lee Valley Velopark, is situated right next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Escape the concrete structures, skyscrapers and shopping centres by enjoying the wildlife walk of the QE Olympic Park all year round. It is a great location to grab some friends and have a picnic or bbq, play some sports or take a calming step away from the busy London atmosphere.
2. Visit restaurants and bars in Hackney Wick (including Four Quarters)
A key part of student life is going out to restaurants and bars on the weekend or after lectures. A 12-minute walk away from campus, a must-visit is the cultural campus of Here East. Home to several bars and restaurants, overlooking the Lee Canal, you can find hidden gems such as Four Quarters and The Breakfast Club.
Four Quarters is a gamer’s dream bar, featuring arcade games from the 80s and 90s with a beer garden for the sunny days. Challenge your friends on vintage arcade machines and consoles for a night full of laughter.
3. Visit Stratford’s rooftop bar – Roof East
A new addition to East London is the rooftop bar situated on top of Stratford Shopping Centre, opposite Stratford station. Roof East is a great location to go for food and drinks or enjoy their rooftop cinema and eclectic events, across the summer months.
Activities you can take part in at Roof East include: Crazy Golf, Archery, Batting Cages and Glitter Bowls, to name a few.
4. Westfield Shopping Centre
Visit one of London’s biggest shopping centres for all your needs. Home to over 300 high-street to designer retailers with a multitude of restaurants and bars for every occasion.
Fancy some fun activities in Westfields?
Sidequest Gaming Hub
Sidequest is one of the UK’s biggest gaming cafes, that hold community nights and esports tournaments weekly. It is a great location to chill with friends on the latest games and consoles in a LAN environment or in one of their private scrim or duo rooms.
Vue Cinema
Catch all the latest movie releases at the Vue Cinema.
All Star Lanes
Who doesn’t love a classic bowling night? Head over to All Stars for a fun evening with friends. They even have a £5 bowling after 5pm on Sundays special, definitely worth taking advantage of. All stars also offer a student discount of 25% OFF total bowl between Sunday to Wednesday and Fridays.
Home Run House
In collaboration with Major League Baseball and Budweiser, Home Run House brings you an authentic American Baseball experience with batting cages, shuffleboard and ping pong. With different game modes in the cages, you can challenge your friends and then celebrate over some American diner food.
These are just a few possible things to do in the local area to the university, so grab some fellow students and get exploring!
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