E6 Area Guide
A locals' guide to E6
Where do E6 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
barking,
royal docks,
upton park,
eastbury,
plashet,
thames,
plaistow,
upton,
Woolwich Riverside,
and loxford
Did you know?
"Beckton Sewage Works treats on average 450 Olympic sized swimming pools worth of sewage every day!"
Investment from the Mayor's Out of London fund has made a marked difference with new public spaces and community projects...
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Joshua Mugume
Sit back and take in the sites from south east London's modern penthouses....
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Divyesh Bhanderi
The O2 Arena looks even more impressive at night...
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Divyesh Bhanderi
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What locals say about E6
“I love East Ham for it's open green spaces and cockney locals!”
Rachel
“I love East Ham because it has beautiful houses, tree-lined streets and great schools. Also it has a diverse community, and loads of green spaces.”
Rachel
“I love this multicultural area where everyone comes from a different country or background. I love that the rent is more affordable than other areas. And I love how friendly the shop keepers are on the high street, very pleasant living experience.”
Nikita
Activities near E6
Wild Harvest Community Cordial Day
Join us for a delightful and interactive Community Hop Cordial Making Day This event promises a unique opportunity to come together, connect, and create a delicious cordial from freshly picked hops. What to Expect: This event is not just about making cordials; it's about fostering a sense of community. Come and meet fellow participants, share stories, and connect with your neighbours. Hands-On Experience: Get your hands dirty and engage in the process of turning freshly picked hops into a delightful cordial. Our experienced team will guide you through each step, making it a fun and educational experience for everyone. Local Ingredients: Embrace the spirit of local sustainability as we use hops harvested from Dagenham Growing Communities Farm. Learn about the importance of local sourcing and its positive impact on the environment. Cordial Making: Discover the art of cordial making as we guide you through the process, from selecting the best hops to the final bottling. It's a hands-on experience that brings the community together through a shared love of beverages in Good Company. Tasting and Enjoyment: After the cordials are made, we'll take a moment to taste and savour the fruits of our collective labour. Enjoy the unique flavours and aromas of the cordial, all while basking in the sense of accomplishment from creating something special together.Read more
Wild Harvest Community Cordial Day Elderflower
Join Company Drinks for our Elderflower Cordial Making workshop! Pick, prepare, and bottle elderflowers with us in our Barking Park production kitchen. Learn how to turn freshly foraged blooms into delicious cordial, discover sustainable harvesting tips, and take home a bottle of your own community-made drink. All ages and experience levels welcomejust bring your enthusiasm, and well provide everything else. Be part of our circular economy by making, tasting, and sharing together.Read more
Pete's Goodtime Jazz Band
Pete's Goodtime Jazz Band An afternoon of fun toe-tapping jazz, blues and swing. Think of the great era of the 1920s and 1930s and of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman. Add a dash of blues, New Orleans and British trad and you’re sure to have a great time. The musicians are of the finest calibre. They have travelled the globe, performing at festivals, major concert halls and jazz clubs worldwide. Between them, they have played hundreds of performances in the bands of Chris Barber, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk and many more. Pop in after your Sunday lunch, grab a drink from the bar, sit back and enjoy!Read more
Desolation Angels
RS Promotions presents: Desolation Angels The band formed back in early eighties, soon established itself as one of the best live bands on the NWOBHM scene. The band is still alive and kicking and like many bands they have had a hole in their career, however their music and passion is still driving them intensely to bring out another album, later in 2020 "Burning Black " the new album is to be produced by Steve Grimmitt or Grim Reaper who has todate achieved major success worldwide with three highly acclaimed studio albums. The bands album " Burning Black " is set to be released on the Dissonance Productions label, and fans who have followed the band since the beginning will want this album in their collection thats for sure. The bands previous album King released in 2018 Dissonance Productions. was produced by Chris Tsangarides the British record producer, sound engineer who was best known for his work with many heavy metal bands, which included Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Helloween, Anvil, Angra, Anthem, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tygers of Pan Tang and others, and was mastered by Tony Cousins at Metropolis London. The album "KING" is a collection of nine songs containing their regular trademark sound of classic heavy metal riffs and was re-released with revised cover art was distributed worldwide through Dissonance Productions also, and a simple yet powerful cover that brings a breath of fresh air with the all time Heavy Metal spirit, we have grown up with and cherished along the way. Since 2012 the line up of Desolation Angels members has been : Robin Brancher (guitar) Keith Sharp (guitar) Clive Pearson (bass) Chris Takka (drums) Paul Taylor (vocals) A tour for 2020 is scheduled and is coming this year from July so if you have the chance to see them live go. It will be a pleasure for your ears and your eyes and from the first note, Desolation Angels are the perfect band to capture the audience and mosh you down. w/ support from Traitors Gate http://www.traitorsgateofficial.com Dethonator http://www.dethonator.com Saturday 5th September Doors: 7pm Tickets: £8 ADV / £10 OTDRead more
The Watsons
4 performances of The Watsons by Laura Wade
Andy Singleton, Natural connections
Discover the deep connections between our human bodies and the natural world through the awe-inspiring paper sculptures of artist Andy Singleton. Andy brings his intricate artistry to the gallery, crafting a spectacle that blurs the lines between architecture, nature, and the human form.Read more
World Press Photo Exhibition 2025
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to London this summer, bringing the year's most powerful photojournalism to the MPB Gallery, Here East. Running from 23 May to 25 August 2025, this internationally renowned exhibition offers a striking visual journey through the stories shaping the world. With a 70-year legacy of championing visual journalism, it showcases award-winning images from one of the most prestigious photography contests, drawing millions of visitors worldwide. Get your tickets today for the World Press Photo Exhibition in London!Read more
About E6
E6 is the postcode district in East London incorporating the areas of East Ham, Beckton, Upton Park (part), Barking (part). The local authorities covering E6 are Newham, Barking and Dagenham. The postcode area does not cover all of east London; the remainder is covered by the RM (Romford) and IG postcode areas.
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