Lots of sales banter to be heard from the stallholders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Follow the trail and immerse yourself in a colourful world of plants and pots, flowers and fresh coffee. There are over 50 flower and plant stalls selling quality and often unusual plants at bargain prices. Columbia Road’s characters are just as colourful as the plants, with their ready patter and gardening advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13. Bethnal Green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Located near Hackney, Bethnal Green features several great things to do with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is home to the V&A Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green Gardens and a variety of East End restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bethnal Green Road is home to many great places to eat and drink. The railway arches at Paradise Row have many hip restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Haggerston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Haggerston is next to Dalston and has many fantastic cafes and cocktail bars. There are many places to fall in Love, from Kingsland Road to Great Cambridge Street. Add to this the beautiful Regent’s Canal Towpath, railway arches and hip restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Limehouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Limehouse is located on the Thames and is a favourite among families with kids. Among other things you can enjoy kayaking up Regent’s Canal from Limehouse Basin, a historic dockland area, that is home to a marina today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIs East London the same as East End?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
East End of London is actually a smaller area within East London, limited by the City of London in the west and River Lea in the east. Among many other things, East End is famous for Sunday markets, street art, hipster bars and of course, the world-famous tv-series EastEnders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the top things to do with children in East London?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Here are five suggestions for things to do in East London with kids:
1. Children Discovery Centre in Stratford
2. Tumbling Bay Playground in the Olympic Park
3. Explore street art around Brick Lane
4. Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs
5. The Flower Market at Columbia Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is it dangerous to take kids to East London?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No, it’s a lovely place to take kids full of friendly people and a great local vibe. Like anywhere in London you should still remember to use common sense and street smarts, especially if you’re a tourist visiting for the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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