LONDON EAST END LIFE
East End life Loughborough University London is proud to be situated in the heart of East London, where creativity, diversity and culture come to life.
London Fields
London Fields is one of East London’s most popular parks. The designated barbecue areas during the summer months attract hundreds of visitors, and on Saturdays there’s a popular street market, where you can purchase fresh local produce, handmade items and traditional street food from all over the world.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road Flower Market is open every Sunday and is a great place to purchase exotic and local flowers, or pick up unique and eclectic crafts. The market also has a number of stalls selling bread and cheeses, antiques, garden accessories and handmade gifts.
Ridley Road
Ridley Road hosts a lively international market offering traditional food, clothing and gifts from the Jewish, Indian, Pakistani, Asian, African and Caribbean communities. At weekends, Ridley Road is wildly popular, and attracts visitors from all over the city to sample its tasty international street food.
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Hackney City Farm
Hackney City Farm is a real working farm in East London. The farm has been running for over twenty years, and offers visitors the chance to meet a range of farmyard animals. The farm also hosts a number of community events and volunteering opportunities.
Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire is a beautifully restored Victorian theatre, and is renowned for its contribution to the alternative comedy boom of the 1980s. The venue has hosted some of the nation’s treasured comedy acts, including Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Jo Brand, Harry Hill, Harry Enfield, Sir Lenny Henry, and John Cleese amongst many others.