Statues and monuments you must 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.
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.
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
Best things to see and do along the Regent’s Canal
We feel very lucky to live so close to the historic Regent’s Canal which on its East end has a
Victoria Park: the people’s park of East London
Victoria Park has been voted the nation’s favourite park in the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards for nine consecutive years.
Historic cemeteries to visit near Roman Road
Hidden in the backstreets of Bow, our area is home to a surprising amount of cemeteries including the oldest Jewish
Ba’al Shem of London’s grave in Mile End’s Alderney Road Cemetery
Behind an anonymous brick wall in Alderney Road off of Mile End Road lies the oldest Ashkenazi cemetery in the U.K. Founded in 1696 and closed in 1852, the cemetery marks the establishment of the Ashkenazi community, now the largest Jewish ethnic group in the U.K.
Where to see the prettiest cherry blossom near Roman Road
From the streets of Bow to the Olympic Park Blossom Garden, local residents share where to find the most beautiful
Spring is on its way in Tower Hamlets Cemetery
Tower Hamlets Cemetery is surely one of the most idyllic spots in our area. Tucked away behind Mile End tube station, you’ll find a secret realm of nature and, at this time of year, it is resplendent in its spring colours.
Globe Town: the wellbeing mecca of East London
To many Globe Town is a place you travel through to get to somewhere else, to Bow or Bethnal Green
Best places to stay near Roman Road
Visiting family or friends in East London? We bring you the best hotels, inns and B&Bs that Tower Hamlets has
Victoria Park in the snow: The wintery wonderland on our doorstep [photoessay]
These photos of Victoria Park covered in snow will help to banish any blues you might have this winter. Picturesque all year round, this green space on our doorstep has been transformed into an ethereal world dusted with snowflakes. This really is ‘the best park in the world’.
The exceptional colours of autumn in Victoria Park captured in this beautiful photoessay
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Victoria Park’s trees, pathways, and landmarks in autumn with local resident Phil Verney’s stunning
