Victoria Park

East London is full of interesting contrasts - vibrant and multicultural, trendy and traditional, affluent and gritty. It has a wonderful and diverse range of people from bohemian artists, monied financiers to cockney locals. Close enough to all the must-see London landmarks so that you don't waste time traveling but removed enough so that you can mingle with the locals.
Bethnal Green underground (Central line) is under 5 mins away and buses pull up across the road. The area nearby benefits from a diverse community including the London Buddhist centre and associated groovy shops, facilities and restaurants. Bethnal Green has several lovely parks within easy walking distance, the V & A Museum of Childhood and swimming pool/gym around the corner while the funky bars and markets of Shoreditch and Hoxton are easily accessible.

In the immediate area head towards the lively local street markets of Columbia Road flower market, Brick Lane, Broadway Market, Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane. Much loved by the locals the area offers vibrant restaurants, music venues, bars and night life as well as renowned galleries and museums - the Cube and Geffrye Museum being perhaps best known.

Alternatively, jump on a bus and take a leisurely stroll through the City to St Pauls, over the Millennium Bridge to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and have some lunch at The Tate Modern. Or head West and wander around antique and literary Bloomsbury, explore the wonderful treasures of the British Museum and pop in at one of the four Inns of Court to get a feel for medieval London. If you are feeling energetic there are many cycle paths along the canals which are great for poodling around on a lazy Sunday with a pit stop at the local pub.
Your choices are endless as the area truly has something for everyone. Lots of history to keep you fascinated plus a thriving nightlife to keep you entertained.