Enjoy the great outdoors in East London
What's the score? A quiet community garden created by Malmesbury Residents Association and located just north of Bow Church DLR. With an emphasis on fruit trees and bushes it's a little edible haven amongst the houses. See my Insta post for more Access ... 5 minutes walk from Bow Road Underground and Bow Church DLR… Continue reading Ambrose Walk Community Garden
What's the score? A park with playground, which is tucked away and surprisingly peaceful given it is surrounded by Bow Bus Garage, the A11 and the A12! It nestles alongside the Nunnery Gallery and Cafe so perfect to combine with a bit of culture and a cracking flat white. Access ... The no 25 and… Continue reading Grove Hall Park and playground
What's the score? At just over a mile long this canal is perfect for a gentle waterside stroll along the southern edge of Victoria Park. If you want more, it connects to the Regent's Canal in the west, and the River Lea in the east. But it's also rewarding to simply amble the short stretch… Continue reading Hertford Union Canal
What's the score? A decent sized pocket park handily located between the south side of Victoria Park and Roman Road, Bow. Fully enclosed and nicely landscaped, this is perfect for young kids - think toddlers learning to scoot and primary school kids having a kick-about after school. St Stephen's features two giant daisies, they were… Continue reading St Stephen’s Green
What's the score? Opened in the second half of 2020, Bartlett Park playground is a welcome addition to the area, offering a mix of play equipment for toddlers to 10 year olds (the website claims up to 18yrs, but I'd say younger ages are gonna be most interested). You can easily while away a couple… Continue reading Bartlett Park playground
What's the score? An incredible community garden / wildlife haven / creative industries quarter in an abandoned dock on the River Lea. With a variety of gardens, a community boat, chickens, bees, rabbits, studios, galleries and a café run by the wonderful Nadia, Cody Dock is a real gem tucked away amongst the reed beds… Continue reading Cody Dock
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