West Ham Area Guide
A locals' guide to West Ham
Where do West Ham locals go?
Run or Dye
The most fun you can have with a pair of trainers, never mind the mad dashing through colour stations where you're attacked with sachets of dye. There's also a music festival of colour! Run or Dye takes place not only in London, but all around the country and world.Read more
Did you know?
"Until 2010, Greenford was the only station on the Underground network with an escalator up to platform level. There is now a small escalator in the central line part of Stratford Station."
Suzi Robertson
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What locals say about West Ham
“Great transport links, close proximity to good shops and nice neighbours. ”
Local resident
“West Ham, Plaistow and Stratford are all great areas to invest in property. It is so cheap at the moment but you can tell it won't last. There are some lovely Victorian houses and terraces in these areas that are just waiting to be developed! But they won't be around forever! Now is the time to get in and buy!!!”
Local resident
Activities near West Ham
Bloom Presents : Black Seven London
Bloom presents Black Seven Music for a day-time London showcase at the iconic Starlane Pizza Bar. Featuring a stacked lineup full of Black Seven talent combined with Bloom residents and two international headliners, this is a party you don't want to miss!Read more
Jd & Friends - Star Lane Pizza Bar
Buzzing to bring JD & Friends to London & what better place to do it than everyones favourite pizza bar for a day party on May 17th! Joining me are some good friends & top-notch selectas who are going to be dishing out some of the finest slices there are, expect house, garage and everything in between. These boys have certainly got a bit up their sleeve to show ya! Limited capacity, intimate vibes & great music.. whats not to love?? 2 - 10 PMRead more
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Global Soul: Nia Chennai, Asha Gold & Sophia Rose Live
Global Soul Takeover: Nia Chennai, Asha Gold & Sophia Rose Live Monthly Residency Launch Party Performing Live Nia Chennai Nia Chennai is a rising artist whose music fuses soulful melodies with honest & introspective lyrics. Born in South London and raised in Kent, Nia’s musical journey began at a young age. Nia has a very smooth, southing & infectious tone praised for her raw & relatable song themes, exploring topics such as love, heartbreak & self-discovery. “Since We Ain’t Together” her biggest track to date went viral on TikTok. Since its release in Jan 2023, the song as amassed 300,000+ streams. Her debut EP, “Diary is a Waste of Paper”, released in November 2023, showcases her versatility as an artist. She recently released a duet with Ella More 'Give It Up'. Asha Gold Striving to represent her mixed heritage unapologetically throughout all her creations, Asha Gold is driven by authenticity & genuine expression to be that role model she wanted to see when she was a young girl writing songs. She has enjoyed support from Rolling Stone, BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 6Music, Capital Xtra etc She is stepping into her destiny as one of the most captivating contemporary Pop & R&B artists around right now. Her new single, from her upcoming EP, ‘My Body Isn’t Yours’ is a bold anthem calling out the everyday harassment & objectification faced by women. Presented by Global Soul. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Nikki Nair B2b Jensen Interceptor (all Night Long)
Two of the best genre-fluid DJs in the game go toe to toe for a 6-hour sonic experience at one of London's favourite venues, FOLD. Presented by PERCOLATE. This is an 21+ eventRead more
TANK - The Cart & Horses
Heavy Metal Legends return to The Cart & Horses for a night of Raw Energy Rock!!!
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Step into Ancient Egypt like never before at Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition in London! A stunning hi-tech production featuring an 8m high 360-degree video mapping room, a world premiere Hologram of the full mummification process, a VR walk through of the Valley of the Kings, not to mention TWO treasure rooms full of original artefacts, replicas and curated Egyptian historical displays. This limited 14-week run in London is not to be missed, an exceptional day out for fans of culture, technology, history, school groups, families and those interested in being immersed in a huge experiential and unique production.Read more
About West Ham
West Ham is in the London Borough of Newham in London. In the west it is a post-industrial neighbourhood abutting the site of the London Olympic Park and in the east it is mostly residential, consisting of Victorian terraced housing interspersed with higher density post-War social housing. The place lends its name to West Ham United F.C. West Ham is located 6.1 miles (9.8 km) east of Charing Cross. West Ham station on Manor Road is served by the London Underground Jubilee, Hammersmith and City and District lines; the National Rail c2c services; and the Docklands Light Railway. Plaistow and Stratford stations are also close by. Post-industrial land and a network of waterways separate West Ham from Bromley-by-Bow. To the north and east the area bleeds into Stratford and Plaistow, with Canning Town to the south. The array of transport available which links West Ham to the rest of the City of London has made West Ham a sought after location to reside in.
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