Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Sundays only. This is where most Eastenders get their flowers every Sunday, go between 10am and 3pm. Gets busy so earlier is best. Many stalls offload their stock at 12.30-1pm as they want to finish up and go early so you can pick up trays of plants for just a few pounds. You'll find quirky shops around the edge of the market too, beautiful, traditional, english gift shops and galleries. Expect musicians singing and even string quartets. Walk around Ezra Street directly round the back and have a coffee and breakfast while watching a band play in the street.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSundays only. This is where most Eastenders get their flowers every Sunday, go between 10am and 3pm. Gets busy so earlier is best. Many stalls offload their stock at 12.30-1pm as they want to finish up and go early so you can pick up trays of plants for just a few pounds. You'll find quirky shops around the edge of the market too, beautiful, traditional, english gift shops and galleries. Expect musicians singing and even string quartets. Walk around Ezra Street directly round the back and have a coffee and breakfast while watching a band play in the street.
One of London's most beautiful parks. Great facilities for the kids. And a lovely little cafe too for great coffee and breakfasts - The Pavillion.
The Boating is not usually open in the cooler months. But the Park is accessible all year round.
38 locals recommend
Victoria Park Boating - Regal Boat Hire
One of London's most beautiful parks. Great facilities for the kids. And a lovely little cafe too for great coffee and breakfasts - The Pavillion.
The Boating is not usually open in the cooler months. But the Park is accessible all year round.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Tate Modern, a 25 minute bus ride away. Glorious and a must see for any visitor to London
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideIconic Tate Modern, a 25 minute bus ride away. Glorious and a must see for any visitor to London
Brilliant for kids and adults alike. About 40 minutes on the tube from our place.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadBrilliant for kids and adults alike. About 40 minutes on the tube from our place.
Shopping
Its only 7 minutes away by bus. It has everything you need under the one roof including high class cinemas, food hall, disney stores, Polarn O'Pyret, John Lewis. It can be busy on Saturdays and Sundays. Shops don't open until 11am on Sundays.
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdIts only 7 minutes away by bus. It has everything you need under the one roof including high class cinemas, food hall, disney stores, Polarn O'Pyret, John Lewis. It can be busy on Saturdays and Sundays. Shops don't open until 11am on Sundays.
The Village Store
85 Lauriston Rdgreat selection of all things organic.
Parks & Nature
A great place to take the kids, nature walks, adventure playgrounds, and some places that offer food and snacks. Located near the Olympic site of London from 2012.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
A great place to take the kids, nature walks, adventure playgrounds, and some places that offer food and snacks. Located near the Olympic site of London from 2012.
Entertainment & Activities
Great location to take yourself and the kids for a modern state of the art swimming experience. This is where Tom Daley trains for his diving. Check out the timetable first for family swim sessions.
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/the-park/venues/aquatics-centre
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
Great location to take yourself and the kids for a modern state of the art swimming experience. This is where Tom Daley trains for his diving. Check out the timetable first for family swim sessions.
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/the-park/venues/aquatics-centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic Brick Lane in fashionable East London is only 10 minutes on a bus away from where we live. You can chose from a range of vibrant cafes, bars and the best selection of London Curry Houses.
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneIconic Brick Lane in fashionable East London is only 10 minutes on a bus away from where we live. You can chose from a range of vibrant cafes, bars and the best selection of London Curry Houses.
Only 15 minutes away by bus is the hustle and bustle of exciting Shoreditch and Hoxton. Loads of bars and restaurants to chose from. Very trendy, and cool.
364 locals recommend
Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetOnly 15 minutes away by bus is the hustle and bustle of exciting Shoreditch and Hoxton. Loads of bars and restaurants to chose from. Very trendy, and cool.
Food Scene
The Peanut Vendor
6 Gunmakers WharfBest coffees and cakes - a 3 minute walk from our flat.
A very lovely pub with fabulous beer garden that is kid friendly up until 7pmish. Brilliant house beer and a decent menu
68 locals recommend
Handmade Mysteries Escape Room
360 Victoria Park RdA very lovely pub with fabulous beer garden that is kid friendly up until 7pmish. Brilliant house beer and a decent menu