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Address: 111b Commercial Street, Spitalfields, Shoreditch,  E1 6BG
Telephone: 020 7426 0017
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Queens is in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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Kitsch, colourful, cute and cuddly this glitzy gift grotto in Spitalfields is irresistible. Wander around its magical wonderland and make friends with flirting fairies, kissing fish, perky-eyed reindeer and nut-cracker busting squirrels. Christmas time is when Queens really comes into its own. Alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the season, head to Queens and indulge in some old-fashioned gaudy glamour.

Visiting Queens

 
 

Travel

 
Underground Stations
Shoreditch Tube (CLOSED) (6 minutes)
Aldgate East Tube (8 minutes)
Railway Stations
Liverpool Street Railway Station (7 minutes)
Fenchurch Street Railway Station (14 minutes)
Docklands Light Railway
Tower Gateway (15 minutes)
Bank (18 minutes)
 
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Opening Times

Tue to Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 12 noon-17:00, Sun 10:00-18:00
 
 

Car Parks

 
Spitalfields Car Park (2 minutes)
Great Eastern Street NCP (9 minutes)
 
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Further articles featuring Queens on LondonTown.com
Halloween in London 2009  (Published September 2009)
Hampton Court Palace Ghost Tours Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU 31st October 2009 - 7th March 2010 The oldest surviving Tudor palace in England and home...  More
 
A London Christmas 2008: Traditional Toys  (Published September 2009)
Queens 111b Commercial Street, Spitalfields, E1 6BG Kitsch, colourful, cute and cuddly this glitzy gift grotto in Spitalfields is irresistible. Wander around its magical wonderland and make...  More
 
London's Top Parks  (Published August 2009)
Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN Ancient woodland in north London Much of London was once entirely covered by the ancient Forest of Middlesex....  More
 
London Palaces  (Published August 2009)
The monarchy is a constant source of fascination and intrigue for London visitors and residents alike. Ever since William the Conqueror used Westminster...  More
 
London Museums and Galleries  (Published August 2009)
Somerset House Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA Gallery and former Tudor palace Now a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing the celebrated Courtauld Institute Gallery and the ...  More
 
 
 

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10 Royal Exchange, The City,  London,  EC3V Map
16 minutes walk from Queens
As Mont Blanc's opulent pens are not officially available over the internet, you will have to visit one of their special boutiques in order to ... More
 
 
 
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Chancery House 53-64 Chancery Lane, Holborn,  London,  WC2A Map
1.66 miles from Queens
This is a collection of forty shops containing the largest display of silver under one roof in the world. Also included are high class jewellery ... More
 
 
 
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Spitalfields Market
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Spitalfields Market

1 Crispin Place, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
1 minutes walk from Queens
Nestled in the heart of the city, in the shadow of Christ Church, Spitalfields Market marries market stalls with modern shops and restaurants. Where the ... More
 
 
 
Absolute Vintage
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Absolute Vintage

15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
2 minutes walk from Queens
A whole array of vintage handbags, dresses and belts are on offer at this specialist shop including more than a thousand pairs of shoes and ... More
 
 
 
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196 Bishopsgate

196 Bishopsgate, London,  EC2M Map
6 minutes walk from Queens
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Andaz London

Liverpool Street, London,  EC2M7QN Map
8 minutes walk from Queens
Housed in one of the great Victorian station hotels, this showstopper is a mixture of meticulous nineteenth century restoration and the glittering wit of Terrence ... More
 
 
 
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Local Events on today or on tomorrow or on a particular date

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5th April 2009 until 18th April 2010
Whitechapel Gallery, 80 Whitechapel High Street,  E1 Map
7 minutes walk from Queens
Following a two year closure - and £13.5 million spend - the re-launched and expanded Whitechapel Gallery celebrates its launch. Among the new artworks to ... More
 
 
 
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16th October 2009 until 3rd January 2010
Whitechapel Gallery, 80 Whitechapel High Street,  E1 Map
7 minutes walk from Queens
Widely regarded as one of France's best-known living conceptual artists, Sophie Calle has been creating a stir for some time - 30 years ago ... More
 
 
 
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Local Sights and Attractions

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Christ Church Spitalfields
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Christ Church Spitalfields

Commercial Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
2 minutes walk from Queens
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, ... More
 
 
 
Dennis Severs' House
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Dennis Severs' House

18 Folgate Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
3 minutes walk from Queens
Evocative depiction of life in a Georgian town house. The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs, 18 Folgate Street captures in a series of ... More
 
 
 
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Local Dining

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Leon
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Leon

3 Crispin Place, Spitalfields, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
When Leon first threw open its doors in Carnaby Street a few years ago workers of London rejoiced - well, the glamorous girls who work ... More
 
 
 
St John Bread and Wine
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St John Bread and Wine

94-96 Commercial Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
1 minutes walk from Queens
St John Bread and Wine in Spitalfields is the sister restaurant to Fergus Henderson's original (Michelin starred) 'nose-to-tail' restaurant, the celebrated St John next to ... More
 
 
 
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Local Education

Near Queens
 
London Education / Professional Training
Holywell Centre,  1 Phipp Street, Shoreditch,  London,  EC2A Map
10 minutes walk from Queens
There's a real art to making cocktails. Don't be fooled into thinking it's all about shaking vigorously and pouring because, to be a proper cocktail ... More
 
 
 
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Local Leisure

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95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
3 minutes walk from Queens
The third of these increasingly popular 1950s retro-America style bowling alleys opened in late 2008 to much critical acclaim. Located in the Old Truman Brewery ... More
 
 
 
The Circus Space
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The Circus Space

Coronet Street, Hoxton,  London,  N1 Map
14 minutes walk from Queens
Fantastic education in the complete selection of circus arts, including a degree in circus performance and an affordable six-week clowning course. They also present regular ... More
 
 
 
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Local Pubs

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Strongrooms
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Strongrooms

120 Curtain Road, Shoreditch,  London,  EC2A Map
11 minutes walk from Queens
Since opening in 2000 - in the midst of Shoreditch’s sea of pubs and clubs - this venue has been an unhurried but consistent success ... More
 
 
 
Bar Kick
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Bar Kick

127 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
11 minutes walk from Queens
Fashionable Shoreditch drinkers are attracted to this cellar bar by its rickety old furniture, interesting imported beers, and a pricy, but very tasty selection of ... More
 
 
 
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Local Nightlife

Near Queens
 
The Rhythm Factory
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London Nightlife / Nightclubs

The Rhythm Factory

16 - 18 Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets,  London,  E1 Map
9 minutes walk from Queens
Scuzzy venue on the outskirts of Shoreditch which looks like a crummy cafe from the outside. Walk past the crowded plastic tables and chairs and ... More
 
 
 
Cargo
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Cargo

83 Rivington Street, Kingsland Viaduct, Shoreditch,  London,  EC2A Map
11 minutes walk from Queens
Cargo were pioneers of the multi-tasking MDF concept (that's Music-Dance-Food, not cheap fibreboard) and boast one of the most imaginative live music line-ups in the ... More
 
 
 
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London Private Hire Venues

Near Queens
 
London Business / Venue Hire
Contrast Training Limited 1st Floor,  Fruit & Wool Exchange, Brushfield Street, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
2 minutes walk from Queens
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15 Hanbury Street, Broadgate, Shoreditch,  London,  E1 Map
2 minutes walk from Queens
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CIMA Management Accounting Awards 2009 - London Corporate Event
Uncertainty in Contaminated Land Risk Assessment - London Corporate Event
Financial Innovation Awards - London Corporate Event
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The Chamber Awards 2009 - London Corporate Event
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