Best spas and saunas in London’s East End, home of the capital’s first ever public baths
The East End has a rich history of sauna culture spanning centuries, so sit back as we show you the
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Places to visit
Discover the top attractions to visit in the Roman Road area from Victoria Park and Tower Hamlets Cemetery in Bow to the London Buddhist Centre and Meath Gardens in Globe Town. Read our area guides and suggested tours of the local heritage, arts and cultural highlights.
New cafe, Stepney’s, to open at Stepney City Farm in May
The cafe at Stepney City Farm has been closed since November but will reopen as Stepney’s with thanks to the
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A tiny chapel and a former boathouse – what are all the lodges in Victoria Park?
A former chapel that’s now a coffee shop and laundry hanging on a line at the edge of the park
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Sadler’s Wells East officially opens in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The Sadler’s Wells East venue forms part of the new East Bank cultural quarter also featuring BBC Music Studios and
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The journalists and doctors celebrated in the ‘Heroes of Palestine’ street murals
The Palestinian flags might be on the way out in Tower Hamlets, but all across our borough walls are painted
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London Overground lines will have new names and colours by the end of 2024
All aboard the Suffragette line as London’s Overground network is getting a makeover by the end of this year. Our
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Republic’s education campus has transformed into a canvas of East London’s inspirational heroes
From the female football star Alex Scott to Kano the grime pioneer, Republic’s campus in Poplar is celebrating East London’s
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Whitechapel Gallery unveils new mural in Globe Town
Globe Town Mural by Shiraz Bayjoo depicts the rich social, cultural and religious history of Tower Hamlets. Tower Hamlets Council
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The best parks around Bow: Victoria Park, Mile End Park and quieter green spaces too
Blessed with some of the best parks in East London, here’s our guide to the green spaces to visit around
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Bow Arts unveil new mural by acclaimed in-house artist Adam Williamson
At their Bow Road studios, Bow Arts now features a mural by the acclaimed artist Adam Williamson. Whether you’re visiting
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Our guide to the best statues and monuments to see in Tower Hamlets
Here’s a roundup of the all the statues in Bow. From important figures like William Gladstone (why are his hands painted red?) to Victoria Park’s iconic guard dogs.
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Best public art to see in the East End’s Bow and Globe Town
We have curated a list of the best public art in Bow and Globe Town, to celebrate the artistic culture
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