Victoria Park Area Guide
A locals' guide to Victoria Park
Where do Victoria Park locals go?
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
Diddy's
Diddy's, a café by day and bustling bar by night is a cultural hub situated on the corner of Mare Street and beck road. Just a stone throw away from London fields, this bright and light space offers everything from coffee to their signature cocktails at reasonable prices creating an environment where patrons feel valued and where you "can have a night out without feeling like you have spent all your rent money" owned by Diddy herself.Read more
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
Why not explore the nearby areas of
homerton,
hackney,
bow,
clapton,
bethnal green,
dalston,
stratford,
leyton,
limehouse,
and maryland
Did you know?
"The American Dennis Severs captured a perfect recreation of what it would be like to live in the 17th century by turning this house in Spitafields into a "time capsule" of different historical styles that is now open to the public...including different smells for the different epochs!"
Bounded by canals and close to the Olympic Park, I often go running round Victoria Park.
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Full of life and great people, Bethnal Green can confidently lay claim to being the heart of London...
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Whitechapel's residential buildings and mixed architecture are on the doorstep of vibrant Shoreditch and the bustling City.
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What locals say about Victoria Park
“The park is amazing, the festivals, sports facilities and open green spaces are fantastic, but the 'village' is what makes our area. North of the park are period lined streets, centered around a wonderful hotchpotch of restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Pop down on a summer afternoon and you'll discover why this beautiful little village in the coolest area of London is the best place to live.”
Local resident
“The village feel, particulary on Lauriston Road with loads of restaurants, cafes and boutqiue shops. Also Victoria Park is such an amazing park to live next to, festivals in the summer, great place for picnics, great playgrounds and sports facilities.”
Local resident
Activities near Victoria Park
The Creeping Terrors + El Angel Exterminador
The Creeping Terrors El Angel Exterminador £7 adv/£10 on the door Presented by Helgi's. 18+
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
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Pleasure: House Music 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. House music all night long This one is for the dancers. Join us for the next edition of PLEASURE. A night of pumping house, sleazy italo, feel-good techno, trancey body jackers & plenty more to make you move. 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
Not The Usual Jam // Free
David (The Orbalist, Hackney Rhythm) hosts a jam that’s open, inclusive, and entirely pay-to-play free. This is a space where synths, sequencers, MPCs, and E-drums meet guitars, basses, keys, and acoustic drums. The magic began when David met Alessandro Corda, a versatile musician, DJ, and producer. Sharing a passion for music and a vision for community-driven creativity, Alex became a key collaborator. From managing the stage to driving improvements behind the scenes, Alex has helped elevate the jam into something truly special. Join us on the first Sunday of every month. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a newcomer, this is your space to explore. Free admission, a safe atmosphere, and a welcoming vibe make it the perfect spot for everyone-keyboard virtuosos, beatmakers, and vocal storytellers alike. Our stage has seen everything: the raw vocals of new singers, the experimental loops of producers, and performances by talents like Charlie Stacey, Qoha, George The Poet, and more. Regulars like Alex Mike The Mic, Freddie Mpanga, Nico (MoorMoor), and others bring their creativity, celebrating progress and fostering growth. The NTUJ session is a sandbox for sonic exploration where genres blur and magic happens. Bring your instruments, drum machines, unconventional gear, and curiosity. Questions? Email infohackneyrhythm@gmail.com, or just bring your passion and show up! Presented by Grow, Hackney. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Weird Disco Club Night
Yes, yes, yes, we're back for another Weird Disco session with some delightful synth beats alongside the usual cool exotic jams, italo, post-punk, classic disco, 80s & psych bangers As always, spinning the grooviest tunes of all time so that you can dance all night and have the best of times Expect to hear: Altin-Gun, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Depeche Mode, ABBA, MGMT, Alien Tango, Blondie, David Bowie, Mandrake Handshake, SUUNS, Crack Cloud, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, The Undisputed Truth, The Misunderstood, Sly & The Family Stone, Village People, Chic, Demis Roussos, Todd Terje, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Tame Impala, WOOZE, Desireless, Mylene Farmer, Amanda Lear, Indochine, Taxi Girl, La Femme, Snapped Ankles, Working Men's Club, Ko Shin Moon and many more. Limited free entry tickets on DICE (tickets valid till 12.30am) - £8 on the door. Entrance is first-come-first-served and subject to venue capacity. Last entry at 2am. See you on the dancefloor ! Presented by Weird Disco & Flash Delirium. This is an 18+ eventRead more
LIDO Festival
LIDO Festival, the newest addition to London's summer calendar, is coming to Victoria Park.
About Victoria Park
Victoria Park (known colloquially as Vicky Park) is 86.18 hectares of open space that stretches out across part of the East End of London, bordering parts of Bethnal Green, Hackney, and Bow, such as along Old Ford Road, London E3 and Victoria Park Road E9. The park is entirely within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is also used as a concert venue and hosts many festivals each year. This large park is reminiscent of Regent's Park, though much less busy, and is considered by some as the finest park in the East End. It is bounded on two sides by canals: the Regent's Canal lies to the west, while its branch, once known as the Hertford Union Canal runs along the Southern edge of the park.
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