Quick answer: Westfield Stratford opening hours are 10.00am–9.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am–9.00pm on Saturday and 12.00pm–6.00pm on Sunday. Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter and bank-holiday hours are set out in full below.
Westfield Stratford City is one of Europe’s largest urban shopping centres, sitting beside the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London with more than 250 shops and restaurants under one roof. This guide covers the centre’s opening and closing times for every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday hours, the Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter and bank-holiday schedule, and the questions readers ask most often — what time the shops open, what time they close, and how late the centre trades in the evening. It also runs through the main anchor stores, where to eat, and how to reach Stratford from across London.
Westfield Stratford Opening Hours
The centre keeps the same hours every week outside the festive period and a handful of bank holidays. Individual shops can vary by half an hour or so, and the food and drink venues and leisure offer — the Vue cinema, All Star Lanes bowling and Genting Casino — run considerably later than the headline mall close.
| Day | Westfield Stratford hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Friday | 10.00am – 9.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am – 9.00pm |
| Sunday | 12.00pm – 6.00pm |
The 12.00pm to 6.00pm Sunday window reflects the Sunday Trading Act six-hour limit for retail units over 280 square metres — Westfield runs a slightly later Sunday open at noon to maximise the trading day for the busy 1.00pm to 5.00pm peak. Smaller shop floors, the food court, the Vue cinema and the leisure venues typically run longer Sunday hours.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Westfield Stratford City opening hours page before you travel.
Saturday hours
Westfield Stratford opening times Saturday are 9.00am to 9.00pm — a twelve-hour trading day, the longest of the week. Saturday is consistently the busiest day for visitors, particularly the 12.00pm to 4.00pm core window which sees heavy footfall from across east and central London. The 9.00am to 11.00am window is the calmest Saturday morning slot. From 6.00pm onwards Saturday tends to thin out as families head home.
Sunday hours
Westfield Stratford opening times Sunday run 12.00pm to 6.00pm — a six-hour Sunday window with the Sunday Trading Act six-hour limit baked in. The slightly later 12.00pm open is a Westfield preference — most other UK shopping centres open at 11.00am on Sundays. The food court restaurants, the Vue cinema and the leisure venues keep longer Sunday hours.
Today and tomorrow
The standard hours above apply on any normal trading day. The exceptions are the December festive period, Christmas Day (closed), Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, and the spring and summer bank holiday Mondays. If today or tomorrow falls outside any of those listed exceptions, Westfield Stratford trades 10.00am–9.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am–9.00pm Saturday or 12.00pm–6.00pm Sunday.
Westfield Stratford Shops on Sunday: Opening Hours
On Sundays the centre trades from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. The six-hour window is the most the Sunday Trading Act allows for shops larger than 280 square metres, so the major stores — John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Primark and the larger fashion units — all keep the same hours. Westfield opens at noon rather than the more common 11.00am, which packs the trading day into the busy early-afternoon peak. Smaller shops, the food court, the Vue cinema and Genting Casino run longer hours, and Boots typically opens earlier at 11.00am.
Sunday is the quietest of the centre’s full trading days, and the first hour after the noon open is the calmest window before the afternoon crowds build. If you are travelling specifically for a Sunday visit, note that the shops close promptly at 6.00pm — earlier than the 9.00pm weekday close — so allow time before then.
Key Westfield Stratford Store Hours
Most of the larger stores follow the centre’s headline hours, with a few keeping their own. The table below covers the anchors and the most-searched names. Hours are typical and anchored to the centre schedule — confirm with the retailer if you are making a special trip for one shop.
| Store | Mon–Fri | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis | 10am–9pm | 9am–9pm | 12pm–6pm |
| Marks & Spencer | 10am–9pm | 9am–9pm | 12pm–6pm |
| Primark | 10am–9pm | 9am–9pm | 12pm–6pm |
| Next | 10am–9pm | 9am–9pm | 12pm–6pm |
| Apple | 10am–9pm | 9am–9pm | 12pm–6pm |
| Boots | 8am–10pm | 8am–10pm | 11am–5pm |
Westfield Stratford Christmas Opening Times: Boxing Day and New Year
Christmas hours at Westfield Stratford usually extend well beyond the standard weekly schedule. The operator publishes the exact 2026/27 festive times in late October; until then, the table below pairs the verified 2026 dates with the typical pattern from recent years. Treat these as expected hours and confirm nearer the time.
| Date (2026) | Typical hours (confirm nearer the time) |
|---|---|
| Mid-December weekdays | 9.00am – 10.00pm |
| Thu 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) | 9.00am – 6.00pm |
| Fri 25 Dec (Christmas Day) | Closed |
| Sat 26 Dec (Boxing Day) | 9.00am – 8.00pm |
| Sun 27 Dec | 12.00pm – 6.00pm |
| Mon 28 – Wed 30 Dec | 9.00am – 9.00pm |
| Thu 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 9.00am – 6.00pm |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 (New Year’s Day) | 11.00am – 6.00pm |
Boxing Day is the headline sale day, expected to run 9.00am to 8.00pm. Many of the reductions land the moment the doors open, so it pays to arrive close to 9.00am if you are after the best of the stock.
Correct as of June 2026. Hours are set by the operator and do change for seasonal and brand-specific reasons — please check the official Westfield Stratford City opening hours page before you travel.
Westfield Stratford Easter Opening Times and Bank Holidays
Westfield Stratford Easter opening times follow a published seasonal pattern. Easter Sunday is closed by law for retail units over 280 square metres under the Sunday Trading Act. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on extended hours, often to 9.00pm.
On bank holiday Mondays the centre runs its standard weekday hours of 10.00am to 9.00pm. That covers Easter Monday and the early May, spring (late May) and summer (August) bank holidays alike.
Shops at Westfield Stratford: The Full List
The shops at Westfield Stratford number more than 250 retailers and restaurants. The centre directory covers anchor department stores, fashion across all price points, jewellery and watches, beauty and fragrance, electronics, gifts and homeware, and a substantial food and drink offer.
Anchor stores
John Lewis and Marks & Spencer are the two anchor department stores, joined by a large Waitrose supermarket and a sizeable Primark across the ground and first floors. Apple and Lego both hold flagship stores here too. John Lewis remains a full-line, four-floor store and is trading as normal in 2026.
Fashion: high street and premium
Primark, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Stradivarius, Next, New Look, GAP, Hollister, Urban Outfitters, AllSaints, Reiss, Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight, Karen Millen, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and BOSS all trade at the centre.
Sportswear, outdoor and shoes
JD Sports, Sports Direct, Foot Locker, Nike, Skechers, Clarks, Schuh, Office, Dune London, Kurt Geiger, Lululemon, Vans and Timberland.
Beauty, fragrance and jewellery
Sephora, Lush, Molton Brown, L’Occitane, Kiko Milano, Rituals, MAC, NARS, Bath & Body Works, The Fragrance Shop, Boots and Holland & Barrett. Jewellery includes Beaverbrooks, Goldsmiths, Ernest Jones, H.Samuel, F.Hinds, PANDORA, Swarovski, Thomas Sabo and Lovisa.
Electronics, lifestyle and homeware
Apple, Samsung, Currys, EE, O2, Three, LEGO, Smiggle, Build-A-Bear, Hawkins Bazaar, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, The White Company, Cath Kidston and Waterstones.
Food, drink and leisure
The Westfield Stratford food and drink offer is unusually deep. Sit-down restaurants include Wagamama, Wahaca, Pho, Comptoir Libanais, PizzaExpress, Pizza Hut, Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, Nando’s, TGI Fridays, Five Guys and Byron. Quick-service includes Pret, Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs, Krispy Kreme, Hotel Chocolat and Joe & the Juice. Leisure venues include the Vue cinema, All Star Lanes bowling and Genting Casino (formerly Aspers).
The full, current line-up is maintained on the operator’s own centre directory.
Westfield Stratford Late Night Shopping
Westfield Stratford late night shopping runs to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday as standard — making it one of the longer evening shopping windows of any UK shopping centre, on a par with Bluewater and Lakeside. The 6.00pm to 9.00pm window each weekday evening is consistently the calmest part of the trading day. The genuine late-night extension is the December festive period, when most days from mid-December through to 23 December typically extend to 10.00pm.
The Vue cinema runs to its last screening of the night every night of the year, and All Star Lanes bowling and Genting Casino keep their own, much later hours — the casino runs around the clock, every day except Christmas Day.
Getting to Westfield Stratford
By Tube and rail
Stratford is one of London’s busiest interchange stations and serves Westfield Stratford City directly via a covered walkway. The London Underground (Central, Jubilee and DLR), London Overground, Elizabeth line, c2c and Greater Anglia services all stop at Stratford. Stratford International (HS1) is also adjacent for Eurostar-connected high-speed services.
By car and parking
Parking is on-site with around 5,000 spaces in multi-storey car parks. Charges apply on a sliding scale by length of stay. Address for satnav: 2 Stratford Place, Montfichet Road, London E20 1EJ.
By bus
Stratford Bus Station sits adjacent to the centre and is served by routes from across east London including Bow, Hackney, Walthamstow, Leyton, Plaistow and Canning Town.
Where to Eat at Westfield Stratford
Notable restaurants at Westfield Stratford include:
- Wagamama, Pho, Wahaca — pan-Asian and Latin American
- Comptoir Libanais — Lebanese, family friendly
- PizzaExpress, Bella Italia — Italian
- Nando’s, TGI Fridays, Five Guys — premium fast-casual
- Pret, Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks — daytime coffee and lunch
Westfield Stratford Opening Hours: Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Westfield Stratford open?
Westfield Stratford opens at 10.00am Monday to Friday, 9.00am on Saturday and 12.00pm on Sunday.
What time does Westfield Stratford close?
The standard close is 9.00pm Monday to Saturday and 6.00pm on Sunday. During the December festive period most days extend to 10.00pm.
Is Westfield Stratford open on Sundays?
Yes — every Sunday, 12.00pm to 6.00pm. The six-hour day reflects the Sunday Trading Act limit for retail units over 280 square metres.
Is Westfield Stratford open on bank holidays?
Yes, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. The early May, late May and August bank holiday Mondays typically run on the standard 10.00am to 9.00pm hours.
What are Westfield Stratford Christmas opening times?
Through December the centre usually runs extended hours, with most days from mid-month trading to 10.00pm. Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December 2026) is expected to close early at 6.00pm, Christmas Day is closed, and Boxing Day opens around 9.00am to 8.00pm. The operator confirms the year’s exact hours in late October.
What are Westfield Stratford Boxing Day opening times?
Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December 2026, is expected to run 9.00am to 8.00pm, in line with recent years. Many sale prices drop the moment the doors open, so it is worth arriving close to 9.00am for the best of the Boxing Day stock.
Does Westfield Stratford do late night shopping?
Westfield Stratford late night shopping runs to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday as standard. The genuine late-night extension is the December festive period, when most days from mid-December through to 23 December typically extend to 10.00pm.
What time is Westfield Stratford open on Saturday?
Westfield Stratford is open on Saturday from 9.00am to 9.00pm — a twelve-hour trading day, the longest of the week. During the December festive period Saturdays usually extend to 10.00pm.
What time is Westfield Stratford open on Sunday?
Westfield Stratford is open on Sunday from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. The six-hour day reflects the Sunday Trading Act limit.
What are Westfield Stratford Easter opening times?
Westfield Stratford Easter opening times follow a published seasonal pattern. Easter Sunday is closed by law for retail units over 280 square metres. Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday all trade on extended hours, often to 9.00pm.
Is Westfield Stratford open on bank holiday Monday?
Yes. On bank holiday Mondays the centre trades its standard 10.00am to 9.00pm hours, including Easter Monday and the early May, late May and August bank holidays. The only days it closes are Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Does Westfield Stratford have a John Lewis and a Primark?
Yes to both. John Lewis is a full-line, four-floor anchor store and is trading as normal in 2026, and there is a large Primark spread across the ground and first floors. Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Apple and Next are also among the major stores.
How many shops are there at Westfield Stratford?
The shops at Westfield Stratford include 250+ retailers across fashion, beauty, jewellery, electronics, home and food. The categorised list above covers the headline brands; the Westfield Stratford directory on the operator’s site lists the full and current line-up.
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