Valentines Area Guide
A locals' guide to Valentines
Where do Valentines locals go?
All You Read Is Love
My absolute fave hang out is this uber cool independent bookshop, café and bar run by a lovely Danish pair in Bushwood, Leytonstone. They hold great Scratch Nights for up and coming artists. Real unique personality to it - comedy, magic, music gigs and book launches. Fab cocktails and coffee too. In the daytime, it's the perfect place to buy or just chill with a book.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
ilford,
cranbrook,
clementswood,
seven kings,
newbury,
Newbury Parl,
manor park,
loxford,
aldersbrook,
and goodmayes
Did you know?
"Penny Brookes Street in Stratford is named after a nineteenth century doctor who was central in getting PE placed on schools' curriculum."
Many people don't realise it's only a quick train ride into central London from Barking Station!
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Natalie Mills
Stratford has become a shopping destination after the construction of the Westfield shopping centre.
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Simon Hart
Barking has a lot to offer - shops, schools and river walks...and with a massive regeneration programme already under way, its future is very bright...
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Joshua Mugume
Explore Valentines
What locals say about Valentines
Activities near Valentines
Style & Pattern
Style & Pattern parties are the event that consistently provides great vibes & energy all night long! Partying until 4am with a crazy line up as per usual! To make it even more special, we're celebrating the CEO & UK grime pioneer Sharky Major's birthday!Read more
As You Like It – East London Shakespeare festival
Experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It as never before! This joyful, family-friendly outdoor production blends contemporary London culture with the Bard’s wit, romance, and secret identities. Follow Rosalind, Orlando, and a vibrant cast of characters as they navigate love and self-discovery in a Forest of Arden reimagined as a lively festival of music, cabaret, and revelry! With ELSF’s signature high-energy numbers, slapstick comedy, and audience participation, this is Shakespeare for everyone!Read more
Tai Chi for Women Classes – Boost Your Confidence, Fitness & Wellbeing
Looking for a way to feel more confident, improve your fitness and find a moment of calm? Join our “Tai Chi for Women Classes”, designed to help you build self-esteem, reduce stress, and gently improve your overall health.Read more
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
Build, scan, create! with artist Tadhg Charles – part of Tech Ilford
Join artist Tadhg Charles for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can explore the magic of 3D scanning using just a phone! Together, we’ll stack funky 3D-printed blocks each with unique shapes and textures to build a one-of-a-kind structure. Once complete, we’ll scan it with our phones and learn how to download the 3D model. A playful way to discover digital creativity and teamwork! This workshop is part of Tech Ilford 2025. Tickets available from 15 May 2025.Read more
Upcycling It!
Bring along a garment—whether it’s a tired t-shirt, worn-out jeans, or that skirt you can't part with—and let our instructors suggest techniques to mend, transform, and embellish your clothing, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary! Book today and let the journey of upcycling begin! Your wardrobe - and the planet - will thank you! (Please note that this is not an alteration service.)Read more
Elmer Day Book Swap
We’re celebrating Elmer’s birthday with a very special Book Swap! Bring along books you want to swap, have a browse and find a new favourite. There’ll be lots of storytelling, colouring and crafts to join in with throughout the day as well. For ages 3+ Free, drop-in Please check here for activities taking place at each library branch!Read more
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