Hackney Area Guide
A locals' guide to Hackney
Where do Hackney locals go?
Hackney Walk
The upcoming home for fashion designers. Hackney Walk is a fashion district located within East London. It is a new ultimate luxury shopping experience that consists of many major and luxury designer brands. Hackney Walk is a trendy hub for great urban food, leisure and community activities. It is amazing, as Hackney is such a diverse and energetic area in London!Read more
London Fields Lido
Perfect for a fun day out, especially in the summer, this outdoor pool in Hackney's London Fields is one of London's last remaining lidos. It is open all year round and is, of course, heated. Why not grab lunch from either one of their two cafes after an exciting dip?!Read more
Swing Patrol Victoria Park
I love the beginner swing dance classes at The Royal Inn on the Park every Tuesday. The classes are fun, the teachers and students are friendly and the dancing is great! A great way to meet new people, get some exercise and, of course, learn to dance.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
homerton,
dalston,
clapton,
victoria park,
bethnal green,
de beauvoir town,
newington green,
stoke newington,
hoxton,
and canonbury
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."
Bounded by canals and close to the Olympic Park, I often go running round Victoria Park.
Alexandra Lega
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!
Alexandra Lega
Hackney Walk is the ultimate luxury shopping experience in East London.
Michal Bocian
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What locals say about Hackney
“I love Hackney because it's very multicultural and there's lots of fun things to do, including Victoria Park. ”
Ackelia
“I love Hackney because it is so diverse and a great place to be. It is an amazing feeling to live in Hackney because it is filled with so many different people from all around the world. I love going to Hackney empire to watch shows with my friends, especially comedy shows. I've grown up in Hackney all my life and I've watched it transform into this amazing place I knew it could be. All the buildings, streets and roads bring back so many memories and each place in Hackney has significance to me and that's why I love it. I couldn't wish for another place to be other than Hackney due to its welcoming people, diversity, talent and its beauty. Hackney really is the place to be.”
Awa
“I love the diverse culture in Hackney. Broadway Market is a fantastic place and has some great gastro pubs as well as some lovely restaurants. There are some cracking schools in the area and there are also lots of nice parks, which I love as I am training for a triathlon.”
Jack
“Hackney is a prized jewel in the crown of East London. With its Victorian architecture and ample transport links into the commercial heart of London, busy city workers can commute to Liverpool St in ten minutes yet still happily spend their weekends drinking Artisan coffee on the green expanses of London Fields. It is a true cultural melting pot, in the sense that it has embraced all of the influences borne upon it, as well as within. Music, art and food are central to Hackney’s cultured soul so you cannot spend a day here without falling in love with at least one of them. With a large influx of young, first time buyers in the last five years, as well as the original crowd that have seen drastic changes in the last decade, Hackney has a genuine sense of rejuvenation to it – a borough that has slipped seamlessly from antiquated to vintage and is still ripening in 2015.”
Alex
“It's a green haven with Millfields park, beautiful Leabridge Nature Reserve, great canal walk to Springfield park and cafe. Fantastic for activities: Running miles around Lea Valley nature reserve, Park run every Saturday morning, riding stables, ice rink, Water Works golf centre, bird sanctuary, rowing club and marina.”
Local resident
“Chatsworth Rd market on Sunday, Venetia's cafe, The creperie, Hop Toy Shop, L'Epicerie, friendly Regal chemists, amazing Punjabi food at the Elderfield Pub on Mon & Sat, Pages bookshop, the Marshes to run on and explore on bike, The icerink & stables... it's interesting and creative people.”
Local resident
“Two stops away from Westfield!”
Local resident
“The Olympics!!”
Local resident
Activities near Hackney
Orchards
Alt-pop four-piece from Brighton.
Mark Eitzel
As both a solo artist and the frontman for American Music Club, evocative singer Eitzel combines the energy of punk with folk to create dark melancholic pop.Read more
Aurie Styla: The Aurator
Aurie Styla presents The Aurator! After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back with his biggest tour to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world and his journey to make sense of it in The Aurator!Read more
Secretsundaze [all Night Long]
nt’s loft presents. an intimate club + terrace space overlooking the East London skyline. free table reservations available via our website - subject to availability. Secretsundaze aka James Priestley, takes over the loft booth for an all night journey through his expansive collection of melodic grooves. important ticket information ticket time requirements must be adhered to. late arrival will incur a surcharge at the door for entry. this is not guaranteed and subject to capacity. Presented by Night Tales Loft. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Disco Lines
International sensation Disco Lines takes over the Hackney Arches for a rare London appearance, bringing upbeat dance music alongside his renowned productions. Terrace entry is always free • from 7pm on Friday (50% off drinks until 9pm) • from 5pm on Saturday book a free table via our website Walk-ins always welcomeRead more
Van Houten, Particls, Good Health
★★★Van Houten★★★ - Van Houten’s core is based on life long friendship, an inability to exist without each other, and an obsession with creating a sonic mixing pot of intimate lo-fi rock + cavernous Shoegaze. Their sound envelops the listener, combining upbeat pop melodies and hooks with downbeat lyrics one minute, before full introspection and aural catharsis the next. ★★★PARTICLS★★★ - Orange satin, mirror ball… boar on the beach, entering space… Here to dance.. Hailing from across the UK and Brazil, London based, six piece outfit PARTICLS comprise a gardener, editor, technician, barman, environmentalist and composer. They bring new tunes and a loving feeling out into the world this Spring 2024. ★★★Good Health★★★ - five-piece post-punk Alt-Rock band renowned for their gritty, poetic sound and raw energy. They’re quickly gaining attention being lauded for their visceral lyrics and driving rhythms. Taking inspiration from the likes of Viagra Boys, Fontaines D.C., and shame, Good Health are fronted by a charismatic frontman who’s lead vocals are striking against the band's jagged guitars, pulsating bass, and hard-hitting drums to create a sound that's both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. ★★★Artists: We are always interested in hearing from talented artists. If you’d like to play at our future events, please get in touch at realsounds.uk. ★★★Note: 18+ ID required. These events frequently sell out so we recommend buying tickets in advance. Presented by REAL This is an 18+ eventRead more
Corpse Paint Life Drawing In Hackney!
Get ready to dive into the dark and mysterious world of slaytanic art at our Corpse Paint Life Drawing event! Join us at Helgis Bar for an evening of artistic exploration like no other. Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance as you sketch eerie and haunting figures adorned in intricate corpse paint designs inspired by the vampress gothic aesthetic. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event welcomes all levels of skill and creativity. Art materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination and a thirst for creativity! Don't miss this unique opportunity to create your own masterpiece in the company of fellow art enthusiasts. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of macabre artistry at Helgi's Bar serving you absinthe and bloody mary's! Expect loud music! Dark Arts! & Audience Participation! Time Out describes Helgi's What's the vibe? A self-described 'occult rock bar', this is a heavy metal bar by any other name. If you like your music loud and your bands bearded, Helgi's is the one. When to visit: After the witching hour. This place is open very, very late, every night of the week. What to drink: A michelada, the mighty Mexican combo of beer, lime and clamato juice. Think of it as a Bloody Mary lite. Created by Neon Naked Events LTD. @corpsepaintlifedrawing Presented by Neon Naked Life Drawing. This is an 18+ event.Read more
About Hackney
Popular with young families and City and media workers, Hackney is a vibrant East London neighbourhood that covers approximately two-thirds of the London Borough of Hackney. Located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross, Hackney has excellent transport links even though it’s not on the Underground. There are several shopping streets with high street and independent shops, a wide selection of interesting restaurants, bars, live music venues, facilities for sport and recreation, and several sought-after schools. Hackney also boasts several parks, such as Victoria Park and London Fields.
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