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Bethnal Green is an area in London, England and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in east London and part of the East End. The area emerged from the small settlement which developed around the Green, much of which survives today as Bethnal Green Gardens, beside Cambridge Heath Road.
- Boxpark Shoreditch. Boxpark has several locations in London, and the concept is a fascinating one each time, taking old boxcars and turning them into a bevy of interesting shops and restaurants.
- Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium. If you’re looking for a wonderful place to relax and have tea, surround yourself with some feline friends at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium.
- Alcotraz Penitentiary. Themed drinking establishments have caught on in popularity, but Alcotraz gives new meaning to describing these places as “bars.”
- St. Leonard’s Church. A church has existed on this spot since the Saxons were in charge, though the current St. Leonard’s Church was built from the previous medieval church into a grand Palladian worship center.
- E Pellicci. An East End dining legend and possibly the most famous place to eat in Bethnal Green (if not the whole of East London), E Pellici is family run greasy spoon cafe / Italian restaurant serving hearty fare to all manner of customers since the 1900.
- Young V&A / Museum of Childhood (Closed for renovation) At the eastern end of Bethnal Green road, you’ll find the Young V&A (formerly known as the V&A Museum of Childhood) – the nation’s National Collection of Childhood and a fantastic museum and day out in itself for families.
- Columbia Road Flower Market. One of Bethnal Green’s best activities and places to visit is Columbia Road, a charming mix of cafes, bakeries and craft shops.
- The Five Points Brewery & Taproom. Hands up – we know Five Points Brewery and taproom is officially based in Hackney (on Mare Street) but as it is such a short walk from Cambridge Heath station and all the other main bars in Bethnal Green, we thought we should include it in our ‘Things to do in Bethnal Green’ blog.
Dec 20, 2022 · Ready to discover the best things to do in Bethnal Green? It’s the perfect place to spend a day or night away from the chaos of London’s tourist traps – full of history, intrigue and hidden gems.
Bethnal Green is an area in London, England and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in east London and part of the East End. The area emerged from the small settlement which developed around the Green, much of which survives today as Bethnal Green Gardens, beside Cambridge Heath Road. Map.
Bethnal Green is a bustling inner city area of London. East London as the locals fiercely correct me. They are a proud bunch, with an interesting local history that dulls many other areas of this great capital city.
Discover the best of Bethnal Green with this insider’s guide. The area might now be known as one of London’s hippest corners, but Bethnal Green’s history wasn’t always as cool.
