Leave the station and head for the cleverly-designed green spaces of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where wildflower meadows and play zones meander past cafes.

DRY DAYS: Rent bikes, explore the fabulous Tumbling Bay playground, scale the free outdoor climbing wall, lounge on the lawns.

DREARY DAYS: The ArcelorMittal Orbit has incredible views of London and a 178m slide. Or, steam your cares away at the Stratford Community Sauna.

STROLL over to Hackney Wick, admiring stadiums, barges and graffiti art along the way.

LUNCH at Hackney Bridge, Made in Puglia or The Breakfast Club depending on your mood.

After lunch head to the V&A Storehouse, take a self-guided or official graffiti tour, or canoe the canal if the weather is fine.

Hackney Wick’s favourite colour is NEON‍ - soak it up!

FAMILIES ARE WELCOME in the buzzy canalside Crate brewery‍ and adjacent Howling Hops. Four Quarters East serves pizza, cocktails and a bonanza of retro arcade games.

FRIENDS AND LOVERS looking for elevated dining will love Barge East’s floating restaurant.

AT NIGHT the hip community vibe happily endures. Head to Grow for vinyl sets and live music, Colour Factory for electronic, and All My Friends‍ for hang outs and parties.