The venue, with its distinctive silver wrap and inflatable ribbed roof made from recyclable plastic, contains a 37m-long competition pool and a slightly smaller warm-up pool. Multi-coloured lights in the roof can give the venue a variety of night-time glows.
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Shaped like a giant wedge of cheddar cheese, the 6,000-capacity Water Polo Arena is one of the temporary venues inside the Olympic Park and is located next door to the Aquatics Centre by the main entrance at Stratford.
Under construction
From an aerial perspective
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Nearby
The Water Polo Arena is located within the Olympic Park, Stratford. Even though the park isn't located within central London, there are numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment venues nearby:
Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre
- 10 minute walk
- This 1.9 million square foot shopping mall has been billed as the 'gateway' to London's Olympic Park. With 300 high street shops, 50 or so restaurants, a 14-screen cinema, a bowling alley and the UK's largest casino, it's an impressive entertainment venue that's located just minutes away from the Olympic Park.
Restaurants
- 7 minute walk
- Best of British menu devised by Lloyd Hardwick
- Bethnal Green - 2 tube stops from Stratford, via the Central line
- Minimalist warehouse chic restaurant with a great brunch menu
- 20 minute walk
- An east-end style gastropub with a traditional and affordable menu
Nightlife/Pubs
- 24 minute walk
- Large pub garden, jukebox and laidback atmosphere
- London Fields station - 1 stop from Stratford, via National Rail
- Large garden and extensive beer menu, with traditional bitters and run-of-the-mill lagers
Shopping
- Mile End Tube - 1 stop from Stratford, via London Overground
- Situated on the oldest known trade route in Britain, this market offers crafts, antiques, food, clothing and more
Entertainment
- Hackney Central - 1 stop from Stratford, via London Overground
- Seven-screen cinema with three bars - including Hackney Attic which hosts music and comedy evenings
- 18 minute walk
- 450-seat theatre that showcases new writing and ethnically diverse plays
Leisure
- 7 minute walk
- A flat, almost continuous and straight traffic-free walking and cycling route that carves through East London at a high level
- 10 minute walk
- Bowling alley located within Westfield Stratford Centre
- Mile End Tube - 1 stop from Stratford, via the Central Line
- The city's first public park boasts picturesque lakes and an Old English Garden
Travel
There are numerous options when travelling to the Water Polo Arena. Driving is not advised due to high levels of traffic and restricted parking - limited, pre-booked parking will be available for disabled spectators. Public transport options include:
Javelin Train
Delivering passengers from St Pancras to Stratford International in just seven minutes, the Olympic Javelin high-speed train shuttle service will take up to an estimated 25,000 travellers per hour.
Overground Stations
National Rail, Docklands Light Railway and London Overground will run trains to the following stations:
London Underground
Walking and Cycling
Greenway walking and cycling routes will connect the Olympic Park with numerous locations - including Victoria Path, Lee Valley North and Epping Forest. The walking routes are step free and there will be free cycle parking provided at the Eton Manor Transport Hub, Greenway Transport Hub and Victoria Park.
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