Guidebook for Greater London
Shopping
One of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe and the largest shopping centre in London. Take the Central line from Mile End to Stratford (1 stop) to get there.
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Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdOne of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe and the largest shopping centre in London. Take the Central line from Mile End to Stratford (1 stop) to get there.
Walking through this busy flower market and hearing the local Eastenders shout out deals in their authentic Cockney accents is a fun experience. It's worth going there even if you're not buying any flowers. Lots of cafes, art shops, restaurants.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadWalking through this busy flower market and hearing the local Eastenders shout out deals in their authentic Cockney accents is a fun experience. It's worth going there even if you're not buying any flowers. Lots of cafes, art shops, restaurants.
Parks & Nature
My favourite place near home - Victoria Park, great for walks, runs, picnics, boat trips. Lovely throughout the four seasons. A few places to get food in and around the park.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadMy favourite place near home - Victoria Park, great for walks, runs, picnics, boat trips. Lovely throughout the four seasons. A few places to get food in and around the park.
Essentials
A local gym (with sauna) where guests can purchase a one time £5 intro trial or pay £14 for a single use thereafter.
PureGym London Bow Wharf - Now Open
221 Grove RdA local gym (with sauna) where guests can purchase a one time £5 intro trial or pay £14 for a single use thereafter.
Day Lewis Pharmacy
Pharmacy
A big hospital with a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department
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The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel RoadA big hospital with a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdA larger supermarket, about 7 minute walk from the flat
Local medium sized grocery store, open till late on Sundays, convenient on the way home from the Tube stations
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Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StLocal medium sized grocery store, open till late on Sundays, convenient on the way home from the Tube stations
Sightseeing
See all of London from the UK’s tallest sculpture, and ride on the world’s longest, fastest, tallest tunnel slide Created by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the magnificent looping structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games. It’s the best place to see the sweeping panorama of the city. Discover breathtaking London views from the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit and have a hair-raising London experience – Ride the Slide!
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ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StSee all of London from the UK’s tallest sculpture, and ride on the world’s longest, fastest, tallest tunnel slide Created by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, the magnificent looping structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an iconic symbol of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the London 2012 Games. It’s the best place to see the sweeping panorama of the city. Discover breathtaking London views from the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit and have a hair-raising London experience – Ride the Slide!
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic, industrial space offers areas for live blues music, dancing and Cajun-BBQ dining.
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The Blues Kitchen
134-146 Curtain RdEclectic, industrial space offers areas for live blues music, dancing and Cajun-BBQ dining.
East London Liquor Company is a distillery producing and importing a range of quality, handcrafted spirits including gin, vodka, rum and whisky. Tasting tours available.
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East London Liquor Company
221 Grove RdEast London Liquor Company is a distillery producing and importing a range of quality, handcrafted spirits including gin, vodka, rum and whisky. Tasting tours available.
Entertainment & Activities
Genesis Cinema is a family run, independent cinema and arts venue situated in London’s vibrant East End. Genesis is committed to exhibiting the best in independent and mainstream cinema, supporting local artists and filmmakers, and providing an enjoyable and valuable cinematic and artistic experience for the local community.
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Kino Genesis
93-95 Mile End RdGenesis Cinema is a family run, independent cinema and arts venue situated in London’s vibrant East End. Genesis is committed to exhibiting the best in independent and mainstream cinema, supporting local artists and filmmakers, and providing an enjoyable and valuable cinematic and artistic experience for the local community.
Getting Around
This is the home Tube station, with Central Line (including night trains on Friday and Saturday), Hammersmith & City Line and District Line
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Mile End Station
Mile End RoadThis is the home Tube station, with Central Line (including night trains on Friday and Saturday), Hammersmith & City Line and District Line
Another nearby station, with District Line and the DLR
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Metropolitan Police - Bow Road Police Station
111-117 Bow RdAnother nearby station, with District Line and the DLR
Major train station, with trains coming in from Stansted Airport, Southend Airport and Paris.
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Stratford Bus Station
Hermit RoadMajor train station, with trains coming in from Stansted Airport, Southend Airport and Paris.
Major train station, with trains coming in from Stansted Airport and Southend Airport
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Liverpool Street Station
Major train station, with trains coming in from Stansted Airport and Southend Airport
Farringdon Station
Cowcross StreetTain station with train links to Luton Airport
Greater London
Queen Victoria StreetTrain station with links to Gatwick Airport