Guidebook for Greater London
Everything Else
Balaam Leisure Centre
14 Balaam StLocal leisure centre with a gym and swimming pool. 5 mins
London City Airport
Hartmann Road15 mins. Closest airport to our house.
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCenter of major investment banking. 15 minutes away.
It's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino. 15 mins
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayIt's the biggest shopping center in Europe with lovely restaurants and a casino. 15 mins
Home to numerous exhibitions, conferences and seminars. 10 mins
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
210 locals recommend
ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayHome to numerous exhibitions, conferences and seminars. 10 mins
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
After City airport, our nearest International Airport. From there it's 45 minutes to Stratford with National Express or Terravision bus. There you're only 15 minutes away by Underground.
52 locals recommend
London Stansted Airport
Bassingbourn RoadAfter City airport, our nearest International Airport. From there it's 45 minutes to Stratford with National Express or Terravision bus. There you're only 15 minutes away by Underground.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local pub on the corner of Barking Road and New Barn Street. 2 mins
9 locals recommend
The Abbey Arms
384 Barking RdOur local pub on the corner of Barking Road and New Barn Street. 2 mins
Essentials
Top quality food market and quirky bars. 20 minutes by bus and Underground
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetTop quality food market and quirky bars. 20 minutes by bus and Underground
East Ham Market Hall
Genuine East London market. 15 minutes away
Sightseeing
For a great view of London. 30 minutes from our house
39 locals recommend
London Eye Millennium Pier - Embankment Pier
For a great view of London. 30 minutes from our house
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people. 30 mins
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people. 30 mins
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
10 locals recommend
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
Almost anything can be found on Brick Lane, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks. It operates every Sunday from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30 mins
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneAlmost anything can be found on Brick Lane, from antique books to eight-track cartridge decks. It operates every Sunday from around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 30 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
1577 locals recommend
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
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
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
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
81 locals recommend
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
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. 15 mins
35 locals recommend
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World. 15 mins
The tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower.30 minutes away
1337 locals recommend
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
Tower of London
Home to the crown jewels and beefeaters. 20 minutes.
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlBiggest market in London. Must see. 50 mins
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. 35 mins
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.
142 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus Station
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.
Arts & Culture
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome to the Arsenal - my team! ;) 40 mins
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Now used for sports events and concerts. 15 minutes away.
Home to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;). 15 mins
39 locals recommend
Boleyn Ground
Green StreetHome to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;). 15 mins
Home to many concerts and events throughout the year. 10 mins
http://www.theo2.co.uk/
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareHome to many concerts and events throughout the year. 10 mins
http://www.theo2.co.uk/
Entertainment & Activities
Floral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access
10 locals recommend
Plaistow Park
Greengate StreetFloral displays Football pitch Multi-use games area Play area Paddling pool Wheelchair access
Shopping
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.
1522 locals recommend
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.
A popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StA popular shopping and tourist site with street performers. 40 mins
Within a 15 minute walk you can buy all the merchandise your heart desires if you are a big Dr. Who fan.
11 locals recommend
The Who Shop
39-41 Barking RdWithin a 15 minute walk you can buy all the merchandise your heart desires if you are a big Dr. Who fan.
Famous flower market with the cheapest flowers for sale every Sunday. 30 mins
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFamous flower market with the cheapest flowers for sale every Sunday. 30 mins