Upper Clapton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Upper Clapton
Where do Upper Clapton locals go?
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
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"London's non-denominational Magnificent Seven burial garden, Abney Park cemetery is perhaps more renowned for the sheer amount of trees than its residents. Over 2500 trees are planted alphabetically in a perimeter around the park."
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What locals say about Upper Clapton
“Great transport links (e.g. Clapton Overground Station straight into Liverpool Street and good bus links into the city or through to Euston), major regeneration work underway, lots of green space, parks and recreational open space within walking distance (e.g. Springfield Park, Millfields, all the Lea, Hackney and Walthamstow Marshes and associated open space linked to parts of Lea Valley Park, you can walk alongside the river to the Olympic site, variety of food shopping, access to local schools and BSX Academy, within walking distance of Stoke Newington restaurants and Hackney Mare Street. Friendly people. An area with all amenities and good access.”
Jan McHarry
“We're very close to the lovely Lea Valley walk and Springfield Park, so you can go for long walks and see herons and cattle, plus the horses at the Riding Stables. It's generally a very friendly.area with a lot of creative people, and only 12 minutes from Liverpool Street. ”
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Activities near Upper Clapton
Susan The Band + Leave Quietly + Hot Jaw
Susan the band Unhinged quartet SUSAN the Band write songs about the hilarious tragedy of life’s great mistakes. Razor sharp riffs, seductive bass lines, thunderous drums and soaring rock organ all accompany a blend of posh British and ethereal Norwegian vocals. Not so much a cult but an intense garden party, SUSAN lead their revellers on a merry dance to oblivion and back. leave quietly Alternative Indie Rock band, Leave Quietly fell upon the name after reading a public notice outside an East London rehearsal studio. The message contradicted the experience of their live shows yet felt reminiscent of their teenage years. Their distinct sonic signature contains hints of Radiohead, The Kooks and Joy Division. You’d find it hard not to place them on a nostalgic, coming of age film soundtrack thanks to their Lucid imagery and limitless live energy. Respect the neighbours and please, Leave Quietly. hot jaw Hot Jaw is a rock band founded by best friends Esme Hart (lead vocals) and Parisa Boroujeni (lead guitar), with Theo Caplan (bass) and John Deeney (drums). Nostalgic, flamboyant, introspective, their music draws upon indie and seventies rock. Hot Jaw’s music is glued together by assertive melodies, lyrical warmth and the occasional harmonic gear shift. Presented by Paper Dress Vintage. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Lou Sanders: No kissing in the bingo hall
A show about being human - can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)Read more
Free Entry Pxssy Pwr Takeover: Jessica Wilde, Ruby Francis, Pantherina
THIS JUNE for 4 Thursdays Oslo are collaborating with different queer collectives for FREE ENTRY shows in our bar. Thursday 12th it's the Pxssy Pwr takeover Line up: Jessica Wilde Ruby Francis Pantherina Having already taken the iconic venue, Hootananny Brixton by storm, with multiple sold out shows and the likes of Etta Bond, Zoe Kypri, Chi and many more incredible women hitting the stage... PxSSY PWR has become a household name, from live shows to radio, clothing lines and festival take overs. Founded by singer, rapper and producer Jessica Wilde, and fronted by her pink wigged, unapologetic and pxssy powerful alter ego Ya Gurl Charlene. PxSSY PWR’s ethos is centred around community and raising the vibrations through the power of music (and PxSSY of course! )... Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 18+ event (Photo ID Required.)Read more
UKG Bingo
Get ready to mark your calendars because the ultimate Bingo experience is finally hitting the town! A night of bingo basslines cause we are celebrating all things UK Garage in the most outlandish way possible. Don your best Moschino shirt, bring out the bling and Re-Rewind to the glory days of UK Garage Music whilst playing a whole bunch of Bingo!! This is one of UKG Bingo's biggest event imagine amazing atmosphere listening to the best of Old School Garage music.Read more
Showdown (Age Guidance: 12+)
Six extraordinary acrobats but only one winner. Who will be the new face of circus? Showdown is part talent show, part beauty pageant, part Hunger Games and you decide who takes the crown. Six bold, brilliant artists go head-to-head for the title of The New Face of Circus, and your vote could make all the difference. Expect high-energy circus, sharp comedy, and a fearless mix of spoken word, UK Hip Hop, Grime, and Afrobeat all wrapped up in a night of wild, interactive fun that explores the idea of healthy competition. So... who will you back? Duration: 65-70 minutes no interval Age Guidance: 12+ Potentially sensitive topics like racism are discussedRead more
Chronology
We are asking DJ's to look back through their vast music collections and play a few of their own favourite tunes from over the years, all mixed up with the usual upfront music.Read more
Enemy 906 (mexico) // Low Life // Brazen Bull
TOMBSTONE x NEW RIVER STUDIOS GUADALAJARA BEATDOWN - ENEMY 906 (Mexico) // Back up from LBU Heavyweights LOW LIFE and EMHC’s BRAZEN BULL - More TBC Presented by Tombstone Promotions. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Upper Clapton
Upper Clapton is a district in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bounded by the Hackney districts of Stamford Hill to the west, Lower Clapton and Lea Bridge to the south and the Haringey district of South Tottenham to the north. To the east is the River Lea (spelt Lea or Lee), on the other side of which is the expanse of the Walthamstow Marshes, part of which is in the Lee Valley Park. One of the most pleasant amenities in Upper Clapton is Springfield Park, running down the hill eastwards to the Lea. The park's sports facilities include five tennis courts, and a cricket pitch while to the north just across Springhill Road in the recreation ground there are rugby fields, more newly resurfaced tennis courts and football pitches. Besides Springfield Park, Upper Clapton is delineated to the west by the long leafy strip of Clapton Common, distinguished by the recently regenerated Clapton Pond (not to be confused with Clapton Ponds, two much smaller ex-reservoirs in Lower Clapton). The pond is a favourite with bird watchers — besides the usual variety of ducks, geese and swans, such shy birds as grebes and other waders may often be seen feeding in the reed beds.
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