Lee Valley VeloPark
An Olympic legacy venue in East London offering conferences, exhibitions, corporate events and cycling experiences inside the London 2012 velodrome.
About Lee Valley VeloPark
Lee Valley VeloPark combines large-scale event infrastructure with one of the UK's most recognisable sporting backdrops. Located within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, the venue centres around the 250m Olympic velodrome track, surrounded by conference and exhibition space, breakout pods and outdoor cycling facilities. It is the only place in the UK where all four Olympic cycling disciplines can be done on one site.
The venue has hosted corporate conferences and exhibitions for companies including Facebook, Barclays and Cancer Research UK, and has appeared as a filming location for productions such as Black Mirror, Strictly Come Dancing and BBC The One Show. The flagship Track Centre hosts conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and product launches, while integrated cycling experiences make it an unusually distinctive corporate away day venue.
Why bookers choose Lee Valley VeloPark
Events inside a genuine Olympic venue
The Track Centre sits within the active velodrome used during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Few venues can offer an event backdrop with this level of sporting recognition and atmosphere.
A highly unusual corporate away day venue
Cycling experiences can be integrated directly into event programmes, including track cycling, BMX, road circuit sessions, mountain biking and timed lap challenges.
Strong exhibition and production infrastructure
The Track Centre includes four large built-in HD screens, venue-wide PA, extensive power access and exhibition-ready floor space, making it practical for trade shows and branded activations as well as conferences.
Excellent East London transport connectivity
The venue benefits from Stratford's rail, Underground, Overground, DLR and HS1 links, making it unusually accessible for a venue of this scale within London.
Flexible breakout spaces overlooking the track
The 13 concourse pods wrap around the velodrome interior with floor-to-ceiling track views, giving breakout sessions and hospitality spaces a much stronger sense of place than conventional meeting rooms.
Spaces
Track Centre
A large-scale event floor inside the Olympic velodrome
The Track Centre is the venue's flagship hire space, positioned at the centre of the velodrome and enclosed by the 250m Olympic track. Events take place within full sight of the steeply banked cycling track and spectator seating, delivering a genuinely distinctive environment that immediately feels different from conventional conference or exhibition spaces. Common setups include theatre conferences, exhibition floorplans, awards dinners, product displays and sporting activations.
Four large HD display screens (5.76m x 3.20m each), suitable for branding or live content. Venue-wide PA system included. Underfloor heating. Natural and ceiling lighting up to 2,000 lux. 25 power outputs (mostly twin), with 32A and 63A 3-phase access subject to additional charges. 25 floor data outlets plus additional multi-port outlets. Venue-wide WiFi, with additional fibre and ethernet ports available on request. Licensed bar access. Full wheelchair access.
Concourse Pods
Modular breakout and hospitality pods overlooking the velodrome
The venue's 13 pods sit around the perimeter of the velodrome concourse with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the track. They keep delegates visually connected to the velodrome while allowing more focused conversations and smaller group activity. Common setups include breakout workshops, drinks receptions, meeting pods, private hospitality and exhibitor or retail stands. Two pods are fitted with bi-fold doors for additional privacy.
Floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light, track-facing glazing, power sockets and WiFi access. Two pods include bi-fold doors for additional privacy.
Road Circuit
A floodlit one-mile circuit for events and team challenges
The Road Circuit loops around the venue exterior and includes bridges crossing the River Lea. It is fully enclosed and floodlit, and the Olympic Park setting creates a safer and more structured environment than public-road cycling experiences. Common setups include timed lap challenges, mass participation cycling and branded activations.
6-metre-wide smooth tarmac circuit, wide enough for two vehicles side by side. Fully floodlit. Can split into three shorter sections. Fenced and enclosed for exclusive access. Timing hut and start/finish line with access to power. Off-road space for event infrastructure, tents, gazebos and catering. Changing facilities and toilets easily accessible.
Velodrome Track
Olympic-standard indoor cycling track for group experiences
The velodrome track itself is available for structured group cycling sessions and away day experiences. Very few people ever experience riding on an Olympic velodrome track, which makes the activity highly memorable for teams and clients. Common setups include track taster sessions, timed lap competitions and coached riding experiences.
Steeply banked Olympic-standard track (banking angle to confirm with venue). Equipment included for group sessions. Minimum height and age requirements apply (confirm with venue). Coaching included in structured sessions.
BMX Track
Olympic-style BMX track for group and sporting experiences
The floodlit BMX track includes a starting gate and competition infrastructure and can be integrated into corporate and group bookings.
Floodlit circuit. Starting gate. Age and suitability requirements apply (confirm with venue).
All spaces at a glance
| Space | Best for | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Track Centre | Conferences, Exhibitions | 750 seated |
| Concourse Pods | Breakout sessions, Workshops | 50 guests |
| Road Circuit | Charity challenges, Cycling events | Event-specific — confirm with venue |
| Velodrome Track | Corporate away days, Incentive experiences | Group sessions — confirm with venue |
| BMX Track | BMX experiences, Sporting events | Event-specific — confirm with venue |
Facilities & amenities
Catering
Approach
Café 42 Degrees provides on-site catering on the concourse, and the events team can arrange wider catering through internal and external suppliers. Styles include buffets for working lunches, à la carte for formal gatherings, breakfast and lunch service, and post-activity catering.
External caterers
A range of internal and external catering options is available to suit all event types.
Bars
The venue is licensed to serve alcohol, with a range of wines, bottled beers, ciders and pre-mixed spirits available.
Dietary
Dietary and allergen policies are not published online and should be confirmed directly with the events team.
Is it right for your event?
Great for
- Large conferences
- Trade and consumer exhibitions
- Corporate away days
- Sport-themed events
- Awards dinners
- Brand activations
- Cycling industry events
- Team-building experiences
- Filming and TV production
Less suited to
- Traditional luxury hospitality events seeking hotel-style surroundings
- Residential conferences requiring on-site accommodation
- Ultra-private countryside retreats
- Small board meetings needing highly formal executive environments
Accessibility
Specific provision such as induction hearing loops, accessible changing, adapted cycling and para-cycling sessions should be confirmed and arranged directly with the venue in advance. Blue badge spaces are limited to 13 and should be pre-booked for major events.
Weddings
Location & getting there
Lee Valley VeloPark sits within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, at Abercrombie Road, London, E20 3AB.
Sustainability
Lee Valley VeloPark is operated by GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered co-operative society, where surplus revenue is reinvested into facilities and community services. The venue also benefits from sustainable transport access through cycling infrastructure and public transport connectivity within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Formal environmental certifications and detailed sustainability reporting are not prominently published online and should be confirmed directly if required for procurement or CSR documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The venue is particularly strong for conferences, exhibitions, launches and awards events seeking a more memorable setting than a hotel ballroom or exhibition hall. The Track Centre seats up to 750 for working events, rising to 1,000 with additional safety measures.
Yes. Corporate packages can include track cycling, BMX, road circuit sessions, mountain biking and timed challenges, integrated directly into event programmes.
Yes. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with step-free access, and there are 13 blue badge parking spaces. Specific provision such as hearing assistance and adapted cycling should be confirmed with the events team in advance.
Exclusive hire is available, although the full exclusive-use rate is not published online and should be confirmed directly with the events team.
Yes. The one-mile floodlit road circuit and surrounding outdoor areas can be used for sporting events, challenges, filming and brand activations.
Very close by London standards. Stratford and Stratford International are the nearest stations, both within easy reach of the venue.