East London Itinerary Tips
Highlights
Museum of London Docklands, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ArcelorMittal Orbit, V & A Childhood Museum, Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Spitalfields Market, Ten Bells, Brick Lane, Blind Beggar Pub
Important Things to Know
- There is a fair bit of public transport travel so you will need an Oyster Card
- The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities is only open Wednesday to Sunday
- Dennis Sever's House is only open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Spitalfields Market is open until 5.30pm on weekdays and until 5pm on weekends.
- The evening you may wish to do a Jack the Ripper Tour.
- You may want to catch a boat to Canary Wharf. Check the Thames Clippers website for details.
Suggested Timetable
Catch boat to Canary Wharf
10am Museum of London Docklands 11.15am-11.45am catch train to Stratford 11.45-1.30 walk to and around Queen Elizabeth Park 1.30pm-2pm Stratford Station to Bethnal Green 2pm-3pm V & A Childhood Museum 3pm-3.30 Viktor Wynd Childhood Museum (if Wednesday-Sunday) 3.30-4pm walk to Spitalfields Market, have a beer at the Ten Bells a curry at Brick Lane.
**if a Wednesday or Friday you can visit Dennis Severs House between 5pm-9pm. Check website and book in advance.
7pm Jack the Ripper Tour starts from Aldgate East Station exit 4. It usually lasts around 2 hours.
Finish the night at the Blind Beggar pub where Ronnie Kray killed a rival. Take the train home from Whitechapel.
Money Saving Tips
- Free Attractions include Museum of London Docklands, V & A Childhood Museum, Spitalfields Market.
- London Pass really only gets you into the ArcelorMittal Orbit (Adults £12.50), this would not give you value even with a ten day pass which averages out around £18.40 per day.
Your Adventure
Canary Wharf Pier to Canary Wharf Station
Notes:
A= Canary Wharf Pier B= Museum of London Dockands C= Canary Wharf Tube
A= The Grapes B= Museum of London Docklands
The Grapes is a wonderful old pub on the Thames dating back to 1583. It opens at 12 you may want to enjoy a pint or some lunch here.
Catch Jubilee Line on the Underground from Canary Wharf to Stratford.
Stratford & Queen Elizabeth Park
A/F= Stratford Station B= Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park C= Arcelor Mittal Orbit D= London Stadium E= Wetlands Walk
Catch Train from Stratford to Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green to Spitalfields Market
Notes
A= Bethnal Green Station B= V & A Childhood Museum C= Brick Lane D= Ten Bells E= Spitalfields Market F= Blind Beggar Pub
A= V & A Childhood Museum B= Victor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
A= Spitalfields Market B= Dennis Severs House
