Shadwell Area Guide
A locals' guide to Shadwell
Where do Shadwell locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
wapping,
whitechapel,
rotherhithe,
aldgate,
spitalfields,
limehouse,
bermondsey,
shoreditch,
bethnal green,
and south bermondsey
Did you know?
"The Mayflower in Rotherhithe is the only pub in Britain that is licensed to sell British and American postage stamps."
The impressive development taking hold of the South Bank by Tower Bridge is great news for local homeowners.
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James Glen
With a view like this of Tower Bridge, Wapping should be top of your list when searching for a property...
Elliot Hancox
There's no better place in London than Wapping! I love the impressive mix of modern developments and historic buildings.
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Asim Naim
Explore Shadwell
What locals say about Shadwell
Activities near Shadwell
Afrobeats vs Dancehall London
Ring in the new year with the ultimate Afrobeats vs Dancehall celebration as Afrobeats N Brunch teams up with Reggae Brunch for an unforgettable NYE in London! After a sold-out 2023, the After Dark Edition at POW Brixton promises to be bigger and better with incredible DJ sets, a lively countdown, and an epic confetti shower at midnight. With music spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, and Island vibes, plus free after-party access till 6 am, this is the NYE experience you won't want to miss.Read more
Tgt: Ivw - Terracettes, The Wheel 2!, Blousey & More Tba
TGT presents Independent Venue Week 2026 \- Terracettes Https://www.Instagram.Com/terracettes/ \- The Wheel 2! Https://www.Instagram.Com/thewheel2exclamationmark/ \- Blousey Https://www.Instagram.Com/_blousey/ & more TBA Presented by The George Tavern This is an 18+ eventRead more
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
Age Recommendation 2 and over Performance Dates 15 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 Performance Times Various at either 11am, 2pm or 4pm Run time Approx. 50 minutes Venue Unicorn TheatreRead more
E1⁷: Blackworks Invites 999999999
Blackworks Invites: 999999999 Presented by E1 London. This is an 18+ event
Eco Poetry Open Mic
Join Wild Thing Poetry at Morocco Bound for an evening of intermingling and eco-poetry performance, from the collective and the open mic. Eco poetry has a rich definition: bring your best and weirdest words on nature, climate and what it is to be human in this wild world. We want to hear them all! Open mic slots limited, sign-ups from 6.45 on the door. Wild Thing Poetry is a South London eco-poetry collective and social enterprise cultivating nature connectedness, ecological imagination, and interspecies empathy. We host events and workshops in London and around the country, helping people to find a poetic route into connection with the natural world. Presented by Morocco Bound. All agesRead more
Chicane
The producer behind UK Number 1 Hit Don't Give Up has had quite the journey when it comes to influences in his style of music, from being strongly inspired by the relaxed summer atmosphere of Ibiza and trance to shifting to a more atmospheric and ambient sound boundless of any genre. Alongside Chicane, DJ and producer Kryder, whose music transcends language and captivates the crowd.Read more
Roebuck Comedy Borough Ali Woods , Felicity Ward
Thursday 8th January 2026 Collywobblers Comedy at The Roebuck Borough SE1 4YG : Ali Woods , Felicity Ward , Micah Hall , Celine Kuklowsky Plus Special Guest TBC & MC Sion James Collywobblers Comedy are very excited to bring brilliant live comedy to the legendary The Roebuck! Award winning popular Borough Boozer which could well be one of Borough’s best kept secrets. Independently owned and loved by the locals, come find out for yourself! We bring you a fun packed comedy club for you including the wonderful comedy talents of hilarious Ali Woods- Star of Comedy Central , Stand-Up Sketch Show, Known for his viral online sketches (@aliwoodsgigs) with millions of views, 'Ali Woods is a simply brilliant storyteller' multi award-winning Australian stand up comedian Felicity Ward -Star of The Office (Australia), BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Amazon Prime stand-up comedy special 'Joyfully Funny' (Edinburgh Evening News) , Micah Hall- As seen on The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan - Channel 4, South London based LA Comedian Plus Special Guest TBC providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky charming host & MC Sion James in the friendly cosy atmosphere of The Roebuck Borough. Doors 7.30pm Comedy Show 8.30pm to 11.00pm, Two Intervals. Bar Open Til Midnight Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. Presented by Collywobblers Comedy. This is an 18+ eventRead more
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