Renee’s guidebook
Great Places to Visit with Kids
Inside and outside playgrounds, cafe and shows/story readings on a daily basis. Best to book online: https://discover.org.uk
6 locals recommend
Discover Children's Story Centre
383-387 High StInside and outside playgrounds, cafe and shows/story readings on a daily basis. Best to book online: https://discover.org.uk
Great rainy day trip with the kids - toys display, small sandpit, climb-ons and holiday activities as well as cafe and shop: https://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadGreat rainy day trip with the kids - toys display, small sandpit, climb-ons and holiday activities as well as cafe and shop: https://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
Trampoline park of epic proportions - great for an energy-release! We have trampoline socks for the kids in top drawer in lounge if you need to borrow otherwise you can purchase there. Best to book session online: https://zapspace.co.uk
ZAPspace Trampoline Park
369 High StTrampoline park of epic proportions - great for an energy-release! We have trampoline socks for the kids in top drawer in lounge if you need to borrow otherwise you can purchase there. Best to book session online: https://zapspace.co.uk
Independently crowd-funded local cinema with bar and comfortable seating. Frequent kids and parent/babies screenings too: https://thecastlecinema.com
48 locals recommend
The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's WalkIndependently crowd-funded local cinema with bar and comfortable seating. Frequent kids and parent/babies screenings too: https://thecastlecinema.com
Another great cinema in Hackney central with more kids screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/hackney-picturehouse
445 locals recommend
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StAnother great cinema in Hackney central with more kids screenings: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/hackney-picturehouse
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadA little further away but an excellent day out with the kids
Two huge playgrounds, gorgeous trees and open spaces, a big pond with boats you can hire and an excellent cafe called Pavilion (who do great coffee and Sri Lankan breakfasts!)
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadTwo huge playgrounds, gorgeous trees and open spaces, a big pond with boats you can hire and an excellent cafe called Pavilion (who do great coffee and Sri Lankan breakfasts!)
One of two great playgrounds in the Olympic Park. Fountains in the Summer months and a big cafe area for when it's a little colder. Lovely stroll around the velodrome and surrounding areas
8 locals recommend
Tumbling Bay Playground
Olympic Park AvenueOne of two great playgrounds in the Olympic Park. Fountains in the Summer months and a big cafe area for when it's a little colder. Lovely stroll around the velodrome and surrounding areas
Further afield but another great day out with the kids in London
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadFurther afield but another great day out with the kids in London
Velodrome
Abercrombie RoadHackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowIceSkating.London
Local ice skiing centre
Lee Valley Riding Centre
71 Lea Bridge RdLocal Horse Riding Centre
London Aquatics Centre
Huge Indoor heated swimming pool for all the family!
Local Coffee Shops / Cafes
46b Espresso Hut London
46b Brooksby's WalkGreat coffee
119 Lower Clapton
119 Lower Clapton RdHatch
8 Mackintosh LnMillfields Coffee
145 Chatsworth RdDorée & Co.
17 Chatsworth RdLocal child-friendly restaurants and Pubs
Venerdi
9 Chatsworth RdGreat pizza and pasta
Jim's Cafe
59 Chatsworth RdTonkotsu Mare Street
382 Mare StYard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton Rd
Crooked Billet
15 Crooked BilletCod & Co.
8 Chatsworth RdLocal eat in or take out fish and chips
Local Parks
Daubeney Fields
Kingsmead WayMillfields Park
Here East
14 E Bay LnLondon Fields station
Tumbling Bay Playground
Olympic Park AvenueFilter Beds Nature Reserve
Lammas RoadMarkets
Great Saturday morning market with food, clothing, records, produce, coffee etc.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketGreat Saturday morning market with food, clothing, records, produce, coffee etc.
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate StGreat Saturday Morning Market
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday morning flower market
Chatsworth Road Market
46-51 Chatsworth RdSunday morning Market - from 11am
Victoria Park Market
Gore RoadGreat local foodie Sunday Market
Shops and Groceries
Great local shop with interesting local produce, craft beer selection and daily needs
40 locals recommend
Eat 17 Hackney
64-66 Brooksby's WalkGreat local shop with interesting local produce, craft beer selection and daily needs
Huge mall with EVERYTHING you could ever need. Has all the High St brands like M&S, John Lewis etc. Includes playgrounds, cinema, foodcourt etc. Easily accessible by overground from Homerton (two stops to Stratford)
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdHuge mall with EVERYTHING you could ever need. Has all the High St brands like M&S, John Lewis etc. Includes playgrounds, cinema, foodcourt etc. Easily accessible by overground from Homerton (two stops to Stratford)
City advice
Getting around
Busses
From our house, below are some of the bus routes we use to get around the city. I have attached a local area bus map to the listing for your information - hope you find it helpful. Here is the link: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/CPT.pdf
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