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Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train.
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train.
ExCeL London is an exhibitions and international convention centre. For anyone needing to visit the ExCel it is easy to reach from our house via the DLR train from Shadwell Station.
210 locals recommend
ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayExCeL London is an exhibitions and international convention centre. For anyone needing to visit the ExCel it is easy to reach from our house via the DLR train from Shadwell Station.
London City Airport is the closest airport to Central London serving international flights. Only 15 minutes by taxi.
180 locals recommend
London City Airport
Hartmann RoadLondon City Airport is the closest airport to Central London serving international flights. Only 15 minutes by taxi.
Shoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself!
49 locals recommend
Hoxton Grill
81 Great Eastern StShoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself!
Royal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
52 locals recommend
The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel RoadRoyal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made!
35 locals recommend
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
34 Whitechapel RoadWhitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made!
Sightseeing
The Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history.
296 locals recommend
Cutty Sark
King William WalkThe Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history.
A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away
The world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the Sunday market is a must see!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneThe world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the Sunday market is a must see!
Columbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadColumbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer.
St Katherine Docks are definitley worth a look on your way to the Tower of London
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WaySt Katherine Docks are definitley worth a look on your way to the Tower of London
The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. You will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument.
131 locals recommend
City of London
The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. You will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument.
The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'.
The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
Food Scene
Really superb restaurant in the stunning Town Hall Hotel not far from us. The typing Room uses the best of local and seasonal British ingredients to create innovative modern European dishes.
70 locals recommend
Typing Room
Patriot SquareReally superb restaurant in the stunning Town Hall Hotel not far from us. The typing Room uses the best of local and seasonal British ingredients to create innovative modern European dishes.
Bistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. One of our favourite places!
271 locals recommend
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StBistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. One of our favourite places!
Cutting-edge restaurant and bar for innovative British menu using often-overlooked ingredients. Great location also for a night out in the heart of Shoreditch!
106 locals recommend
The Clove Club
380 Old StCutting-edge restaurant and bar for innovative British menu using often-overlooked ingredients. Great location also for a night out in the heart of Shoreditch!
Amazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it!
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StAmazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it!
Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StSimply the best fish & chip shop in town!
This East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnThis East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
A huge, full-on and cheerfully cheap curry house that enjoys mythical status among Londoners and should be on the bucket list of everyone living and visiting the capital.
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StA huge, full-on and cheerfully cheap curry house that enjoys mythical status among Londoners and should be on the bucket list of everyone living and visiting the capital.
If you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place!
39 locals recommend
Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick LnIf you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place!
Drinks & Nightlife
Thought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place.
64 locals recommend
George Tavern
373 Commercial RdThought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place.
Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London's nightlife scene.
620 locals recommend
Shoreditch
Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London's nightlife scene.
Entertainment & Activities
Stepney City Farm is great for kids but also have a farmers market every Saturday and farm café.
58 locals recommend
Stepney City Farm
Stepney WayStepney City Farm is great for kids but also have a farmers market every Saturday and farm café.
Victoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadVictoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
The V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult!
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadThe V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult!
Shopping
Around Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques!
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StAround Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques!
Arts & Culture
Wiltons Music Hall is the oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events.
162 locals recommend
Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces AlyWiltons Music Hall is the oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events.
For over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too.
589 locals recommend
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StFor over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too.
One of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers!
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers!