Local Attractions
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly local pub, situated minutes walk away. Something special going on most evenings. Thursday - Sunday great pizzas made by Murg at the rear of the pub and brought to you to eat in the pub.
23 locals recommend
Northcote
110 Grove Green RdFriendly local pub, situated minutes walk away. Something special going on most evenings. Thursday - Sunday great pizzas made by Murg at the rear of the pub and brought to you to eat in the pub.
Large, attractive interior, comfortable seating. Food.
Close to the Listing
23 locals recommend
Heathcote & Star
344 Grove Green RdLarge, attractive interior, comfortable seating. Food.
Close to the Listing
The Coach & Horses
27 Barnes High StNewly renovated. Serves good food.
A bookshop, coffee shop and wine bar open until 10pm and just around the corner from the listing
17 locals recommend
Phlox Books
159 Francis RdA bookshop, coffee shop and wine bar open until 10pm and just around the corner from the listing
The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadThis is a nice pub to drink in.
The Birds
692 High Rd LeytonstoneAnother good place to eat and drink
Parks & Nature
There are numerous walks to be taken in Epping Forest. You can find them on line and download. The Forest is about a short tube journey or car ride away.
170 locals recommend
Epping Forest
There are numerous walks to be taken in Epping Forest. You can find them on line and download. The Forest is about a short tube journey or car ride away.
Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadGood for spotting wildlife and birdwatching.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Lots to see and do here. Check out online.
Shopping
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdThis is a vibrant part of London. Take the Central Line to Liverpool Street......
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StThis is a vibrant part of London. Take the Central Line to Liverpool Street......
A Sunday morning flower market - Columbia road also has some 60 independent shops and boutiques. This place is almost always packed but l love going there.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadA Sunday morning flower market - Columbia road also has some 60 independent shops and boutiques. This place is almost always packed but l love going there.
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneLots to see and a couple of brilliant chocolate shops!
Food Scene
A huge pub with a sizeable restaurant at the far end. l've always enjoyed the food here. Service is friendly and relaxed.
49 locals recommend
Leyton Technical Pub
265 High Rd LeytonA huge pub with a sizeable restaurant at the far end. l've always enjoyed the food here. Service is friendly and relaxed.
Albert & Francis London
153 Francis RdOpens 8.30am and serves nice coffee, a great chicken salad and much more.
Deeney's
360 High Rd LeytonServes coffee and a great Saturday morning brunch.
Open end of the week for great food and a friendly atmosphere. There is principally one large table for people to sit around. Outside seating when weather permits.
58 locals recommend
Marmelo Kitchen
169 Francis RdOpen end of the week for great food and a friendly atmosphere. There is principally one large table for people to sit around. Outside seating when weather permits.
Henrietta Inman at Yardarm
240 Francis RdSmall restaurant serving big flavoured food.
Yardarm
238 Francis RdServes cake, coffee and wine. Also a comprehensive Deli.
l often walk to this cafe. They make all their food on the premises and serve lovely cakes and savouries. The place is great too.
34 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Bakery London
654 High Rd Leytonstonel often walk to this cafe. They make all their food on the premises and serve lovely cakes and savouries. The place is great too.
Star of India
875 High Road LeytonstoneWell reputed Indian restaurant.
Arts & Culture
if you like William Morris' designs you'll enjoy the museum and exhibition which are housed in his childhood home in nearby Walthamstow.
186 locals recommend
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest Rdif you like William Morris' designs you'll enjoy the museum and exhibition which are housed in his childhood home in nearby Walthamstow.
Take the Central Line a few stops to St. Pauls...... when you've finished touring St. Paul's Cathedral walk across the Thames over the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern. A former Power Station converted into a stunning and well stocked Gallery housing Modern Art.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideTake the Central Line a few stops to St. Pauls...... when you've finished touring St. Paul's Cathedral walk across the Thames over the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern. A former Power Station converted into a stunning and well stocked Gallery housing Modern Art.
Take the Central Line to High Holborn. Around the corner at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields you will find Sir John Soane's house. A 19th Century architect he designed amongst other things the Bank of England and Dulwich Picture Gallery. His home is a wonder of collections and brilliant solutions for introducing light into the interior and tripling the wall space to hang his huge collection of prints, many by Hogarth. Entry is free.
183 locals recommend
Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsTake the Central Line to High Holborn. Around the corner at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields you will find Sir John Soane's house. A 19th Century architect he designed amongst other things the Bank of England and Dulwich Picture Gallery. His home is a wonder of collections and brilliant solutions for introducing light into the interior and tripling the wall space to hang his huge collection of prints, many by Hogarth. Entry is free.
Dr Johnson compiled the English Dictionary. His house in Gough Square can be visited
21 locals recommend
Dr. Johnson's House
17 Gough SquareDr Johnson compiled the English Dictionary. His house in Gough Square can be visited
Sightseeing
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren this beautiful cathedral is well worth a visit. It's near St. Pauls tube stop which is on the Central Line a few stops from Leyton
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren this beautiful cathedral is well worth a visit. It's near St. Pauls tube stop which is on the Central Line a few stops from Leyton
Easy to get to by tube the Tower of London is a must see if you have never been there. It is steeped in history, much of it brutal and bloody.
10 locals recommend
Tower of London (Stop TB) station
Easy to get to by tube the Tower of London is a must see if you have never been there. It is steeped in history, much of it brutal and bloody.
If you're visiting the Tower of London make the walk to Tower Bridge.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIf you're visiting the Tower of London make the walk to Tower Bridge.
Marking the spot where the Great Fire of London started it is the same height as the distance the fire destroyed. You can climb to the top and take in the views.
15 locals recommend
The Monument
18 Fish St HillMarking the spot where the Great Fire of London started it is the same height as the distance the fire destroyed. You can climb to the top and take in the views.
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of cinemas here showing a variety of films
50 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Westfield Stratford City
2 Montfichet RdLots of cinemas here showing a variety of films