East London
Things to do in East London, Greater London
East London spans the eastern districts of Greater London, an area shaped by the Thames, industrial heritage and post-Olympic regeneration. The region has mixed residential neighbourhoods, green spaces and cultural institutions alongside its working history.
Where to stay in East London
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Vilenza Hotel
36a/38 Newark St, London
Aptel East
169-171 Commercial Road, London
City Budget Guesthouse
City Guesthouse, London
Ryam Suites
230 Commercial Road, London
Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel
5 Cavell Street, London
Wilde Aparthotels London Aldgate Tower Bridge
73 Commercial Road, London
The Corner London City
42 Adler Street, London
Hyatt Place London City East
Black Lion House, London
Things to Do in East London(3)
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The Centre of the Cell is a science education centre exploring cell biology through interactive exhibits and activities. The London Abseil at ArcelorMittal Orbit offers abseiling down the Orbit structure, a legacy of the 2012 Olympics. Leyton Leisure Lagoon provides swimming and leisure facilities for the area.
Where to Eat in East London
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Attractions Near East London
All attractions in East London →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of East London.
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Centre of the Cell
London · ⭐ 4.8
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Spitalfields City Farm
London · ⭐ 4.6
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All Star Lanes Brick Lane
London · ⭐ 4.1
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Stepney City Farm
Stepney · ⭐ 4.6
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Young V & A
London · ⭐ 4.4
The St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail
London · ⭐ 4.7
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Tower of London
London · ⭐ 4.7
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Museum of Shakespeare
Shoreditch · ⭐ 2.3
Camping in East London
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Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in East London
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On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Common questions about East London
What is there to do in East London?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around East London.
Staycation ideas for East London
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