Guidebook for London
Shopping
Official Shopping Centre London 2012
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/
45 locals recommend
Stratford Shopping Centre
54A BroadwayOfficial Shopping Centre London 2012
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/
All Dr. Who related products and merchandise.
http://thewhoshop.com/
15 minutes walking from the house
E6 1PY
Barking RoadAll Dr. Who related products and merchandise.
http://thewhoshop.com/
15 minutes walking from the house
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rd40 minutes away
Covent Garden
41 James StLovely shops and street performers
Everything Else
ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayInternational Exhibition Centre
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/
London City Airport
Hartmann Road20 minutes by bus and DLR
Center of major investment banking. 15 minutes away.
141 locals recommend
Canary Wharf Shopping Centre
1 Canada SquareCenter of major investment banking. 15 minutes away.
Sightseeing
One of Britain's largest church yards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors.
10 locals recommend
East Ham Nature Reserve
65 HamewayOne of Britain's largest church yards is also a fantastic nature reserve, great for school trips, family visits, and even tracing your ancestors.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus35 minutes away
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.
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.
St Paul's is London's Cathedral and embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British people.
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.
Big Ben
30 minutes
Tower of London
Home to the crown jewels and beefeaters. 20 minutes.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge Road20 minutes away and most beautiful construction in London
For a great view of London. 30 minutes away.
39 locals recommend
London Eye Millennium Pier - Embankment Pier
For a great view of London. 30 minutes away.
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World
35 locals recommend
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich market and The Royal Observatory, which is the home of the Prime Meridian of the World
Arts & Culture
Famous landmark and venue for cinemas, restaurants and special events
http://www.theo2.co.uk/
24 locals recommend
Gaucho at The O2
Peninsula SquareFamous landmark and venue for cinemas, restaurants and special events
http://www.theo2.co.uk/
Home to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;)
39 locals recommend
Boleyn Ground
Green StreetHome to the Hammers. Go you Irons! ;) (still an Arsenal fan me, though ;)
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.
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome to the Arsenal - my team! ;)
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
Velodrome
Abercrombie RoadEssentials
East Ham Market Hall
Genuine East London market. 15 minutes away
Borough Market
Borough High StreetTop quality food market and quirky bars. 20 minutes
Food Scene
Samrat Tandoori
320-322 Barking RdDelicious Indian food and affordable
Quality Turkish restaurant only 10 minutes from our home.
10 locals recommend
Meydan Sofrasi Canning Town
67 Barking RdQuality Turkish restaurant only 10 minutes from our home.