Discover Another Side of London this Summer
Experience the best of east London this summer. Click here to view our newsletter for inspirations and ideas.
For events listings in east London, click into our events calendar on the left-hand side or the arts, events and festivals page.
Click here for upcoming concerts and shows at The O2, London's hottest concert venue.
East London is a vibrant and culturally interesting area which is the fastest growing destination in London. It offers around 130 attractions from the well-known London Dungeon to the quirky Geffrye Museum and more markets than any other town in Britain, a wide range of activities from watersports to circus training, and over 100 annual events.
Visit Greenwich for its World Heritage, Brick Lane & Spitalfields for their trendy bars, Canary Wharf for the great shopping or West India Quay for a cocktail, the London Bridge Area for its two great London icons - the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Stratford for its family attractions including a theatre and Deptford for its resident artist community and fabulous festivals.
Look for information shopping, where to stay, markets, eating, historic pubs, art, heritage, festivals, walks, sports and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, accommodation and transport. Check out the events going on at ExCeL London and The O2. For real explorers, take a look at the Insider's Guide for TourEast London's top tips.
Click here to find out more about the DLR investment programme affecting services until 2010.
Click here for British Waterways' great ideas on where to relax at east London's canals and waterways this summer.
Click here to discover Green Chain's 40 miles of green footpaths in SE London.
Dates for Your Diary
Fly High on the new Greenwich Wheel
26 June - 28 September
The new observation wheel in Maritime Greenwich stands taller than Nelson's Column, offering panoramic views of east London and beyond.
Click here to find out more.
Turmoil & Tranquillity
20 June - 11 January
The Queen's House at the National Maritime Museum presents a new exhibition of paintings and drawings of the sea through the eyes of Dutch and Flemish masters 1550 - 1700.
Click here to find out more.
East London is the capital’s rising star
"The West End’s time in the spotlight is over; East London has emerged as the capital’s rising star according to Lonely Planet’s new London guidebook."
Click here to read the Lonely Planet article.
Use TfL's Journey Planner to plan your route around
east London.
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