
18 reasons to go to Kingsland Road, E2 & E8
Between the hip hubs of Shoreditch and Dalston runs the ever-changing Kingsland Road.
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Discover the best things to do, see, eat and drink in London’s Shoreditch, from indie shops to tasty street food
Shoreditch has changed a fair bit over the years. It’s been home to hipsters, tech bros and even a ball pit bar in the past decade and it’s still transforming as we speak. Despite its metamorphosis, a weekend there still always has always has to include a wander through Brick Lane – long home to great Bangla curry houses and some of the city’s best vintage shops. And for a wholesome vibe, the blooms of Columbia Road Flower Market should be your destination. But this is Shoreditch, arguably our city’s ultimate hen and stag destination. Perhaps you don’t want wholesome. If that’s the case you’ll find top bottomless brunches and brilliant after-dark fun in the ramshackle bars around the rough triangle made up by Old Street, Great Eastern Street and Shoreditch High Street. Then, for the thrill of trying something new, head to a performance at creative space Rich Mix, or sample cultural delicacies from a nearby street-food pop-up.
Watch our video below for our picks of the best things to do in this east London neighbourhood…
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Between the hip hubs of Shoreditch and Dalston runs the ever-changing Kingsland Road.
The place to go if you fancy a goggle at east London’s transformation from no-go neighbourhood to hip heartland.
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Bucketfuls of beautiful flowers every Sunday.
London’s biggest and best adult ball pit.
A vivid history of the English interior.
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Nightjar opened in 2010 and has become such a huge success that it now operates an online-only booking system and charges your credit card if you don’t...
Rooms have en-suite wet rooms and free wi-fi and are compact, but modern and clean
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