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Trade, Exhibition & Events throughout the year.
They have a useful link to a free local guide "App" for iPhone/iPad/Android - http://www.excel-london.co.uk/visiting-excel/visitors-guide-mobile-app/
210 locals recommend
ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayTrade, Exhibition & Events throughout the year.
They have a useful link to a free local guide "App" for iPhone/iPad/Android - http://www.excel-london.co.uk/visiting-excel/visitors-guide-mobile-app/
14 Sound Stages & 108,000 sqft of filming space in East End of London...
http://www.3mills.com/#154/about-us.html.
14 locals recommend
3 Mills Studios
Three Mill Lane14 Sound Stages & 108,000 sqft of filming space in East End of London...
http://www.3mills.com/#154/about-us.html.
Compact and intimate theatre with a great pedigree of shows and characters... All very East End :)
http://www.stratfordeast.com/
37 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Theatre SquareCompact and intimate theatre with a great pedigree of shows and characters... All very East End :)
http://www.stratfordeast.com/
Major supermarket within a 10 minute walk from my apartment. Cash machines also available.
46 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Hancock RoadMajor supermarket within a 10 minute walk from my apartment. Cash machines also available.
It's a fabulous East London asset and a wondrous green venue. See:http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
It's a fabulous East London asset and a wondrous green venue. See:http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/
Great variety of food and produce and the perfect preparation for the bohemian East. It's a lovely 40min canalside walk away - having passed Hackney Wick & Victoria Park along the way.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketGreat variety of food and produce and the perfect preparation for the bohemian East. It's a lovely 40min canalside walk away - having passed Hackney Wick & Victoria Park along the way.
Ginger Pig
99 Lauriston RdReally fantastic butchers...
http://www.thegingerpig.co.uk/
It's Europe's largest indoor mall and completely rammed with all things retail, a cinema & large variety of stylish food options.
Great shopping :) http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/tourists/
Westfield Stratford City
It's Europe's largest indoor mall and completely rammed with all things retail, a cinema & large variety of stylish food options.
Great shopping :) http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/tourists/
The world class former Olympic venue will house two 50m pools, a 25m diving pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a creche. See: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/london
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
The world class former Olympic venue will house two 50m pools, a 25m diving pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a creche. See: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/london
The Copper Box Arena. Sports, conference and entertainment venue for up to 7500 people. Also health & Fitness Centre. See: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/copper-box-arena
31 locals recommend
Copper Box Arena
The Copper Box Arena. Sports, conference and entertainment venue for up to 7500 people. Also health & Fitness Centre. See: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/copper-box-arena
Opens to the public March 2014. All things bike for Track, Road & BMX events. See: http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/london2012/velo-park/
36 locals recommend
Lee Valley VeloPark
Abercrombie RoadOpens to the public March 2014. All things bike for Track, Road & BMX events. See: http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/london2012/velo-park/
British Horse Society approved and offers superb equestrian facilities, well schooled horses and ponies and top class tuition at its 25 acre site in the heart of East London
37 locals recommend
Lee Valley Riding Centre
71 Lea Bridge RdBritish Horse Society approved and offers superb equestrian facilities, well schooled horses and ponies and top class tuition at its 25 acre site in the heart of East London
Food Scene
The House Mill is a 18th century tidal mill originally built in 1776, on an existing pre-Domesday site. It is the largest existing tidal mill in the world.
http://www.housemill.org.uk/contact.html
8 locals recommend
The House Mill
Three Mill LaneThe House Mill is a 18th century tidal mill originally built in 1776, on an existing pre-Domesday site. It is the largest existing tidal mill in the world.
http://www.housemill.org.uk/contact.html
Quirky, arty ambience with a canal side setting. Really lovely food & coffee...
http://thecountercafe.co.uk/
63 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
7 Roach RoadQuirky, arty ambience with a canal side setting. Really lovely food & coffee...
http://thecountercafe.co.uk/
Quirky coffee bar/food/drinks within a bright green freight container. Cheerful staff, interesting outlook over Olympics park and delicious coffee/food/cakes. http://www.theviewtube.co.uk/eat/
19 locals recommend
The View Tube
Marshgate LaneQuirky coffee bar/food/drinks within a bright green freight container. Cheerful staff, interesting outlook over Olympics park and delicious coffee/food/cakes. http://www.theviewtube.co.uk/eat/
Excellently prepared, flavourful coffee with lovely biscuit treats too.
http://www.bowarts.org/nunnery/carmelite-cafe
12 locals recommend
Bow Arts Trust
183 Bow RdExcellently prepared, flavourful coffee with lovely biscuit treats too.
http://www.bowarts.org/nunnery/carmelite-cafe
The White Building is London’s centre for art, technology and sustainability. Also home to Crate Brewery & Pizzeria. Lovely spot with canal side outlook.
http://thewhitebuilding.org.uk/
20 locals recommend
The White Building
The White Building is London’s centre for art, technology and sustainability. Also home to Crate Brewery & Pizzeria. Lovely spot with canal side outlook.
http://thewhitebuilding.org.uk/
Excellent smoked salmon and many tasty gourmet treats. Also good range of fine English wines and local craft beers. Bar/Restaurant looks out to Olympic Park - http://www.formans.co.uk/restaurant/
47 locals recommend
Forman's
Stour RoadExcellent smoked salmon and many tasty gourmet treats. Also good range of fine English wines and local craft beers. Bar/Restaurant looks out to Olympic Park - http://www.formans.co.uk/restaurant/
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Arts & Music Performance Venue.
http://www.stratford-circus.com/
21 locals recommend
Stratford Circus Arts Centre
26 Cheering LnContemporary Arts & Music Performance Venue.
http://www.stratford-circus.com/
We like that it's our local cinema and carries an architectural allusion to Corbusier's Villa Ronchamp.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Stratford_London/
31 locals recommend
Stratford East Picturehouse
Salway RoadWe like that it's our local cinema and carries an architectural allusion to Corbusier's Villa Ronchamp.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Stratford_London/
Fabulous and worlds oldest surviving Grand Music Hall. This atmospheric building hosts an diverse programme of imaginative events including theatre, music, comedy and cabaret. http://wiltons.org.uk/
162 locals recommend
Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces AlyFabulous and worlds oldest surviving Grand Music Hall. This atmospheric building hosts an diverse programme of imaginative events including theatre, music, comedy and cabaret. http://wiltons.org.uk/
Sightseeing
A great little museum with many layers of intrigue. Uncover London's long history as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/Docklands/
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadA great little museum with many layers of intrigue. Uncover London's long history as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/Docklands/
Fascinating assemblage of London interiors from 1600 to present day. Also lovely architectural extension by Branson Coates.
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/period-rooms-and-gardens/360-view/
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadFascinating assemblage of London interiors from 1600 to present day. Also lovely architectural extension by Branson Coates.
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/period-rooms-and-gardens/360-view/
Get up early on Sunday and wander through this delightful Flower Market. Plenty of tasty places for coffee, breakfast, art, fashion and curiosities.
http://www.columbiaroad.info/shops.html
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadGet up early on Sunday and wander through this delightful Flower Market. Plenty of tasty places for coffee, breakfast, art, fashion and curiosities.
http://www.columbiaroad.info/shops.html
For the bustle & buzz of the east. Lots of food, fashion, vintage gear and people watching...
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneFor the bustle & buzz of the east. Lots of food, fashion, vintage gear and people watching...
Entertainment & Activities
A vibrant play barn of a building full of childhood history, toys and activities. Great fun.
http://www.museumofchildhood.org.uk/whats-on/
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadA vibrant play barn of a building full of childhood history, toys and activities. Great fun.
http://www.museumofchildhood.org.uk/whats-on/
Shopping
Dwarfed by Westfield, but useful for local Boots Pharmacy, Sainsbury, WH Smith, High Street Banks and coffee bars/cafes.
45 locals recommend
Stratford Shopping Centre
54A BroadwayDwarfed by Westfield, but useful for local Boots Pharmacy, Sainsbury, WH Smith, High Street Banks and coffee bars/cafes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vibrant and decent pub with real beer and hearty food.
www.kingeddie.co.uk
20 locals recommend
King Edward VII
47 BroadwayVibrant and decent pub with real beer and hearty food.
www.kingeddie.co.uk
It's right on our doorstep and has fine simple well cooked food along with a decent range of craft ales/beers.
The Print House
133 High StIt's right on our doorstep and has fine simple well cooked food along with a decent range of craft ales/beers.