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Dalston Area Guide

A locals' guide to Dalston

Where do Dalston locals go?

Why not explore the nearby areas of
de beauvoir town,
hackney,
hoxton,
newington green,
bethnal green,
homerton,
canonbury,
shoreditch,
victoria park,
and clapton

Did you know?

"'Pig swinging' became a popular sport in the 1700s after it was invented when pigs were walked from London Fields to Smithfield Market. It involved greasing their tails, swinging them round their heads and hurling them to see who could throw them the furthest."
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The takeover of the Overground at Hackney Central has been fantastic for the local area - there's proposals for Crossrail 2 at this station too!
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Alexandra Lega

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Watch all the big Hollywood blockbusters and arts films at independent Hackney Picturehouse.
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Chris Manderson

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The arrival of the London Overground in Haggerston has really opened up this area for commuters.
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Alexandra Lega

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What locals say about Dalston

“The people, sense of community, everything I need is nearby. I just wish it wasn't so expensive - I want to stay here!”

“A fantastic gentrifying neighbourhood in its own right, Dalston also has great transport and sits between other great areas such as trendy Islington, yummy mummy Stoke Newingtin, leafy London Fields and Shoreditch to the south. The area has a brilliant mix of residents from all social and ethnic backgrounds. Is there more interesting more varied part of London?! I don't think so...we just need a few more decent shops and a Waitrose would be lovely!”

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About Dalston

Dalston is a district of east London, located in the London Borough of Hackney. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross. Its historical borders are Kingsland Road and Kingsland High Street in the west, London Fields in the east, Downs Park Road in the north and the Shoreditch parish boundary in the south. Its main shopping street, Kingsland High Street, follows the route of the Roman Ermine Street, and has the road number A10. Modern Dalston is often seen as the area surrounding both sides of Kingsland High Street, even though some of the west side is within the London Borough of Islington. As such, it bestrides the main route north from the City of London. Contemporary Dalston is a lively neighbourhood with a varied population. Architecturally it is a mixture of 18th and 19th century terraced houses and 20th century council estates.

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