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One of London's best kept secrets, Victoria Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. The city's first public park, it was opened in the East End in 1845 after a local MP presented Queen Victoria with a petition of 30,000 signatures. The aim was to make it a kind of Regent's Park for the east and it originally had its own Speakers' Corner. The landscape has changed little over the years, with countless varieties of trees adorning the skyline: oaks, horse chestnuts, cherries, hawthorns and even Kentucky coffee trees. The park is split in two by Grove Road. The smaller, western section contains the most picturesque of the park's lakes with a fully functioning fountain and the imposing Dogs of Alcibiades, two snarling (if weather-beaten) sculptures. Retreat to the quiet of the Old English Garden, a floral haven brimming with flowers and shrubs, peek into the deer enclosure and let the kids run off some energy in the children's playground.
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Field DayField DayEast London's Field Day offers a more diverse, fresh selection of acts than some of the more mainstream pop festivals in London. Think subdued electro, melancholic folk, bold dance acts and a dreamy summer vibe to match. So far on the bill is the enchanting Bat for Lashes, whose first two albums earned her two Mercury Prize nominations and an Ivor 25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013
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event Saturday 25th May 2013
TIMES Saturday 25th May 2013 PRICING TBC
East London's Field Day offers a more diverse, fresh selection of acts than some of the more mainstream pop festivals in London. Think subdued electro, melancholic folk, bold dance acts and a dreamy summer vibe to match. So far on the bill is the enchanting Bat for Lashes, whose first two albums earned her two Mercury Prize nominations and an Ivor ... More about this event
event Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE Victoria Park
The one-day event hosts a range of indie-pop, alt-rock and electro live acts and house and electro DJs, including headliners Bat For Lashes, Solange and Animal Collective, alongside Disclosure, Palma Violets, Charlie Boyer And The Voyeurs, Chvrches, Julio Bashmore, Everything Everything, Egyptian Hip Hop, Kurt Vile, Tim Burgess, Django Django, Hess
event Sunday 26th May 2013
VENUE Victoria Park
The brand-new, LGBT-friendly one-day event sees headline act Rita Ora play her dance-pop hits, including Hot Right Now and How We Do, alongside Conor Maynard, The X Factor-finalists Union J, Holly Johnson, Katy B and DJ Offer Nissim.
LoveboxLovebox London's answer to Glastonbury is back for 2013 with three days of unadulterated partying. The Lovebox Weekender is the park party that comes closest to capturing the vibe of a proper festival, with a huge range of musical styles across multiple stages and a friendly, music-loving crowd. Vicky Park is a great festival venue, with loads of19th July 2013Sunday 21st July 2013
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event Running from Friday 19th July 2013 until Sunday 21st July 2013
VENUE Victoria Park
London's answer to Glastonbury is back for 2013 with three days of unadulterated partying. The Lovebox Weekender is the park party that comes closest to capturing the vibe of a proper festival, with a huge range of musical styles across multiple stages and a friendly, music-loving crowd. Vicky Park is a great festival venue, with loads of... More about this event
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Lovebox Weekender 2012 Victoria Park, E3 5SN 15th July 2012 - 17th July 2012 The Lovebox Weekender returns to Tower Hamlets' Victoria Park this July for three days of festival fun. Lovebox...
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Underage Festival 2012 Victoria Park, E3 5SN 1st August 2012 - 31st August 2012 The Underage Festival in Victoria Park claims to be the world's first and best...
Mayor of London's Skyride Victoria Park, E3 5SN 1st September 2012 - 30th September 2012 Major roads in the city are closed to traffic for the Mayor of...
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London > Apartment > Apartment Double Rooms: 15% off from £136
Patriot Square, E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
The Town Hall building in Bethnal Green has been beautifully restored creating a unique designer hotel which fuses old and new. With a mix of bedrooms, ...More
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419 to 437 Hackney Road, E2 | 18 minutes from Victoria Park
This hotel is modern, clean and very convenient if you want to explore the sights and bright lights of trendy Shoreditch. Although close to the City, ...More
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261 - 267 Commercial Road, E1 | 27 minutes from Victoria Park
Perfectly located in the heart of the East End, this new generation Holiday Inn offers a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Martello Road, E8 | 19 minutes from Victoria Park
Located in a bustling, regenerated area of east London, London Fields park has been transformed from a neglected area of common ground into a thriving rich ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Olympic Park, E20 | 22 minutes from Victoria Park
Following the 2012 London Olympic Games, the former Olympic Park reopens on Saturday 27th July 2013 as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - a site ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Marshgate Lane, Stratford, E15 | 23 minutes from Victoria Park
The Greenway is a flat, almost continuous and straight traffic-free walking and cycling route that carves through East London and the Olympic Park at high level, ...More
Leisure near Victoria Park
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
5-15 Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
York Hall Leisure Centre in Bethnal Green includes a gym, day spa, 33-metre swimming pool, Turkish bath and offers a wide range of exercise classes but ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
York Hall Leisure Centre, Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
Bethnal Green's former Turkish baths have been refurbished and turned into a spa complete with aroma steam rooms and a plunge pool. Spa LONDON is run ...More
London > Leisure > Activities
Arches 422-424 Mile End Park, Burdett Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 20 minutes from Victoria Park
It's not exactly Formula 1 but get behind the wheel of a go-kart and you'll certainly feel like you're ready to give Lewis Hamilton a ...More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Friday 17th and Friday 24th May 2013 at 10.30am-12noon and 1pm-2.30pm
V & A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 | 12 minutes from Victoria Park
Learn ways of communication with story-telling, art, drama and music....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th May 2013 - 12noon-12.30pm
V & A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 | 12 minutes from Victoria Park
Storytelling session....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: 1st to 31st May 2013 - 2pm-2.30pm
V & A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 | 12 minutes from Victoria Park
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
43 White Horse Road, Tower Hamlets, London E1 | 13 minutes from Victoria Park
Excellent youth theatre housed in an old Victorian townhouse. The main auditorium has a capacity of about 80, and houses a varied program of touring shows ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Arch 10, Gales Gardens, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 14 minutes from Victoria Park
One of Bethnal Green's best kept secrets, 10 Gales is a contemporary art space, live show venue, vintage fashion boutique, coffee shop and hairdressers all under ...More
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1-7 Westgate Street, Hackney, London E8 | 16 minutes from Victoria Park
A stone's throw from London Fields, Netil House is home to 94 creative studios, a market, gallery and a rooftop space with wonderful 360-degree views over ...More
Sights and Attractions near Victoria Park
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Approach Road, Hackney, London | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
One of London’s best kept secrets, Victoria Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. Inside the park's boundaries countless varieties of trees stripe the ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
45 Vyner Street, Hackney, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
Set up by Fred Mann, former director of the Milch gallery, Fred London specialises in contemporary art and musical collaborations. Fred Mann has had a mixed ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
30 Vyner Street, Hackney, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
Offering affordable art, Degree Art sells, commissions and rents out art works - painting, photography, sculpture and prints - created by students and recent graduates from ...More
London > Shopping > Markets
Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 7 minutes from Victoria Park
Roman Road Market is situated on the oldest known trade route in Britain, the road to Colchester famously taken by Boudicea on her way to burn ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
95 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 | 7 minutes from Victoria Park
The Bottle Apostle on the edge of Victoria Park and two doors from the Ginger Pig on Lauriston Road is an excellent wine shop where ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
99 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 | 7 minutes from Victoria Park
Though the name suggests specialists in spicy pork products, the Ginger Pig offers so much more. Beginning with their original shop at Borough Market in the ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
223 Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | Same location as Victoria Park
This used to be an excellent gastro pub overlooking Victoria Park - one where all the food and drink was certified organic. That was before it ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London E97DE | 2 minutes from Victoria Park
Located next to Victoria Park's boating lake, the Pavilion Café is the ideal spot for a summer's breakfast or lunch. There's limited seating indoors but ample ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Victoria Park, Crown Gate West, Tower Hamlets, London E9 | 2 minutes from Victoria Park
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London > Education > Adult Education
121 Roman Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 8 minutes from Victoria Park
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
10 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, Shoreditch, London E2 | 28 minutes from Victoria Park
Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
London > Education > Careers Services
27B Dalston Lane, E8 | 33 minutes from Victoria Park
Connexions is a countrywide information and advisory service for 13-19 year olds and people with special learning needs or disabilities under 25. They offer an array ...More
Leisure near Victoria Park
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | Same location as Victoria Park
One of London's best kept secrets, Victoria Park is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. The city's first public park, it was opened in the ...More
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
5-15 Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
York Hall Leisure Centre in Bethnal Green includes a gym, day spa, 33-metre swimming pool, Turkish bath and offers a wide range of exercise classes but ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
York Hall Leisure Centre, Old Ford Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 11 minutes from Victoria Park
Bethnal Green's former Turkish baths have been refurbished and turned into a spa complete with aroma steam rooms and a plunge pool. Spa LONDON is run ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
223 Grove Road, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | Same location as Victoria Park
This used to be an excellent gastro pub overlooking Victoria Park - one where all the food and drink was certified organic. That was before it ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
47 Approach Road, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 8 minutes from Victoria Park
A good pub which supports young boxers from the area and is a favourite among the locals, with a jolly atmosphere and a fine selection of ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
43 Morgan Street, Tower Hamlets, London E3 | 9 minutes from Victoria Park
Yet another conversion of a grimy and atmospheric East end boozer into a gastropub, but in this case it's been done so well that it's hard ...More
Nightlife near Victoria Park
London > Nightlife > Bars
Swan Wharf, Old Ford Lock, E3 | 19 minutes from Victoria Park
A pop up private members' club in a former Victorian stable in Swan Wharf, a 100-metre walk from the Olympic Park, The Fringe is the place ...More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
Amhurst Road, E8 | 25 minutes from Victoria Park
Hackney’s freshest venue is a converted railway station with a plush bar / restaurant on the ground floor and a nightclub upstairs. The kitchen serves excellent ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 29 minutes from Victoria Park
Vibe Bar manages to be both chilled out and cutting edge. Located inside the Truman Brewery on trendy Brick Lane, you can come here to drink ...More
Meeting venue hire near Victoria Park
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-27 Wadeson Street, Hackney, London E2 | 12 minutes from Victoria Park
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London > Business > Venue Hire
2 Fournier Street, Broadgate, Spitalfields, London E1 | 31 minutes from Victoria Park
Built in 1729, Nicholas Hawksmoor's Christ Church creation was declared dangerous and closed in 1956. Vigorous campaigning, from the poet Sir John Betjeman among others, eventually ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
380 Old Street, Shoreditch, London EC1V | 32 minutes from Victoria Park
Site of the legendary Whirly Gig parties in the nineties, Shoreditch Town Hall lends itself well to any type of gathering. Re-opened in 2005, following a ...More
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