Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas
Where do Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas locals go?
Pho House
After trying nearly all of the Vietnamese restaurants on Kingsland Road, this is by far the best. The setting is cool with graffiti style art on the walls and the service is excellent compared to other places on the same road. Complimentary tea and watermelon at the end is exactly what is needed after trying the extensive menu of pho, noodles, summer rolls and fresh fish.Read more
Hackney Walk
The upcoming home for fashion designers. Hackney Walk is a fashion district located within East London. It is a new ultimate luxury shopping experience that consists of many major and luxury designer brands. Hackney Walk is a trendy hub for great urban food, leisure and community activities. It is amazing, as Hackney is such a diverse and energetic area in London!Read more
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"The Traffic Light tree, designed by Pierre Vivant, is an artwork consisting of 75 sets of lights shaped like a tree and was designed to replace a tree that was dying due to air pollution. It now sits at Billingsgate Fish Market roundabout."
Hackney Walk is the ultimate luxury shopping experience in East London.
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What locals say about Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas
“I love Bethnal Green Gardens because there is a park inside for children and there is a spiderweb next to the park for older children Furthermore, there is a huge football pitch and a basketball area. Even though there is a football pitch and a basketball area, it is spacious. Also there is a grass hill that has dandelions all over. To add to this there is a library next to Bethnal Green Gardens. In addition, the whole area is clean, plus the community that work there are very kind, generous and helpful.”
Rehena
“Whitechapel is a very affordable area, yet very convenient to reach virtually any part of central London and the east, thanks to its vicinity to the city and the many tube lines that allow you to reach Canary Wharf, the south east, the Olympic village, the wapping area, the nightlife of Old Street and Shoreditch in a matter of minutes”
Michele
“E3 is so friendly as when we first moved in, the neighbourhood welcomed us in and we settled in so easily it was like we never even moved. Plus you would never see such great community spirit. and it is a great place for kids to live as it is right to Victoria park. Also it is next to Roman road market for all you shopping lovers.”
Mohammad
Activities near Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas
Grass Roots Jazz Festival
The artists/bands performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Abna Ankora Anna Chai Happy Garden Kora Williams Saurabh Shivakumar For more info about the full line-up and the artists/bands, please refer to the festival's official page: https://soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest The DJs performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Mr Boogie (Soulsa) Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) Here On Earth DJs (LOOSE.fm) The Grass Roots Jazz Festival is an all-day live music extravaganza which will showcase some of the best London-based young and emerging jazz talent. In partnership with DASP (DJs Against Street Poverty), the festival will also be raising awareness and money for Street Storage - a London charity providing those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings. Find us at Rich Mix - a creative, cultural and community space located in the East End of London, just a stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street station and Brick Lane. With a carefully curated crop of DJs taking over in between and after the live music, including Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) and the Here On Earth crew (LOOSE.fm), put the late May bank holiday weekend in your plans and prepare to party with a purpose. For more details about the festival, visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest. Presented by Rich Mix. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
Another 'bracing flurry of idiocy' from the comedian Ed Gamble.
Biff To The Future
Age Recommendation 12 and over Performance Dates 20 - 25 Apr 2026 Performance Times Mon - Thu & Sat 7pm, Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm Run time 70 mins (no interval) Content Warning TBC Venue Wilton's Music Hall About Biff To The Future Biff To The Future makes its London debut at Wilton’s Music Hall this spring, following it’s award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2025! The iconic villain of Back To The Future takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-travelling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff, the bully audiences love to hate. This new, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries. This Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike! Created and performed by Joseph Maudsley (as seen in the Reduced Shakespeare Company, FRIEND (The one with Gunther) and Potted Potter). Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson.Read more
Andy McKee
Acclaimed acoustic finger-style guitarist and YouTube sensation shows off his skills.
Baller League
The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington. Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Rings» films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, the virtuoso playing of the musicians will instantly transport you to a distant fantasy world with elves, hobbits and dwarves! Music loved by millions of people gives you goosebumps.Read more
Underground Sounds
A chance to check out up-and-coming bands on London's underground music scene.
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