Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Home to numerous exhibitions, conferences and seminars. 10 mins
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
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ExCeL Londra
1 Western GatewayHome to numerous exhibitions, conferences and seminars. 10 mins
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
Home to many concerts and events throughout the year. 10 mins
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The O2
Peninsula SquareHome to many concerts and events throughout the year. 10 mins
Home to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;) 15 mins
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Boleyn Ground
Green StreetHome to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;) 15 mins
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
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Parco Olimpico di Londra
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome to the Arsenal - my team! ;) 40 mins
The world’s oldest surviving grand music hall. Located in East London, Wilton’s offers a variety of shows from magic to comedy to swing dancing to cabaret.
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Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces AlyThe world’s oldest surviving grand music hall. Located in East London, Wilton’s offers a variety of shows from magic to comedy to swing dancing to cabaret.
Shopping
All merchandise imaginable for Dr. Who fans. 15 mins walk
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The Who Shop
39-41 Barking RdAll merchandise imaginable for Dr. Who fans. 15 mins walk
Harrods is an upmarket department store and it occupies a 5-acre site and has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdHarrods is an upmarket department store and it occupies a 5-acre site and has over one million square feet of selling space in over 330 departments making it the biggest department store in Europe.
Mercato di Camden
54-56 Camden Lock PlBiggest market in London. 50 mins
Multicultural mish-mash market of food and clothing. 30 mins
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Mercato domenicale di Brick Lane
Brick LaneMulticultural mish-mash market of food and clothing. 30 mins
Cheapest flowers for sale every Sunday. 30 mins
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadCheapest flowers for sale every Sunday. 30 mins
It's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino. 15 mins.
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Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayIt's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino. 15 mins.
A popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
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Covent Garden
41 James StA popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
Sightseeing
Torre di Londra
Home of the Crown Jewels. 20 mins
Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. 20mns
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. 20mns
The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of Eros. 35mins away.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly CircusThe Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the Shaftesbury memorial fountain and statue of Eros. 35mins away.
Nice view over London looking down at Big Ben across the river Thames. 30 mins
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London Eye Millennium Pier - Embankment Pier
Nice view over London looking down at Big Ben across the river Thames. 30 mins
It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. 30 mins
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Abbazia di Westminster
20 Deans YdIt is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. 30 mins
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. 25mins
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House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetThe Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. 25mins
The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower.30 minutes away
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Big Ben
The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower.30 minutes away
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. 20 mins
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Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. 20 mins
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people. 30 mins
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Cattedrale di San Paolo
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people. 30 mins
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
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Palazzo di Buckingham
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
20 minutes from our home. Instead of paying £25 to go to the 72nd floor, enter the Shard around the corner next to the Shangri La Hotel, where you can go to the 32nd &33rd floor and go to either The Obelix restaurant or the Aqua bar to see Big Ben, St. Paul's cathedral or the Tower Bridge.
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The Shard
32 London Bridge St20 minutes from our home. Instead of paying £25 to go to the 72nd floor, enter the Shard around the corner next to the Shangri La Hotel, where you can go to the 32nd &33rd floor and go to either The Obelix restaurant or the Aqua bar to see Big Ben, St. Paul's cathedral or the Tower Bridge.
Everything Else
London City Airport
Hartmann RoadNearest airport. 15 mins
After City airport, the nearest airport. 45 mins from Stratford, which is 15 mins from our house.
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Aeroporto di Londra Stansted
Bassingbourn RoadAfter City airport, the nearest airport. 45 mins from Stratford, which is 15 mins from our house.
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCenter of major investment banking. 15 minutes away.
One of Britain's largest churchyards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors. 15 mins
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East Ham Nature Reserve
65 HamewayOne of Britain's largest churchyards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors. 15 mins
Food Scene
Best quality market in London. 20 mins. Fridays and Saturdays.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetBest quality market in London. 20 mins. Fridays and Saturdays.
Britannia Cafe & Restaurant
355 Barking RdCheap (£5), clean and you won't need lunch when you visit London.
Essentials
East Ham Market Hall
Genuine East London market. 15 minutes away
Entertainment & Activities
Floral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access. 5 mins walk
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Plaistow Park
Greengate StreetFloral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access. 5 mins walk