Victoria Park
Victoria Park has traditionally been an essential amenity for the working classes of the East End. For some East End children in the 1880s, this may have been the only large stretch of uninterrupted greenery they ever encountered. Facilities like the Bathing Pond later superseded by the park lido introduced many to swimming

Victoria Park's reputation as the 'People's Park' grew as it became a centre for political meetings and rallies of all stripes, perhaps exceeding in importance the more well-known Hyde Park in this regard. Today the park is still used for community events such as Mayor Ken Livingstone’s rise festival, free cinema and opera events sponsored by brands such as Stella Artois. Victoria Park is very popular with children and is host to a One O'Clock Club for under-fives; a herd of deer and goats; and a programme of summer activities. And an excellent children's play park also includes a paddling pool.

The Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through a series of inspirational collections and programmes. The V&A's extensive collection of children's costume, books, nursery items, art and furniture were relocated to the Museum of Childhood in 1974 and redisplayed, alongside the Museum's existing toy collection.

The Geffrye Museum
The Geffrye Museum specializes in showcasing the changing style of the English domestic interiors in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day. The displays lead the visitor on a walk through time, from the 17th century with oak furniture and panelling, past the refined splendour of the Georgian period and the high style of the Victorians, to 20th century modernity as seen in a 1930s flat, a mid-century room in 'contemporary style' and a late- 20th century living space in a converted warehouse.

The Hackney Empire
Built in 1901 and designed by the prolific architect Frank Matcham, the Hackney Empire with its electric lights, central heating and in-built projection box was a technological wonder of its time. When the theatre opened under the ownership of Oswald Stoll it attracted acts from all over the world and continues to thrive with forthcoming live performances by Billy Bragg and the comedian Ross Noble.

Broadway Market
As one of the original chartered open markets in London, Broadway Market is having a revival. This is due to the efforts of the local Tenants & Residents Association who joined forces with Hackney Council to set up and promote a farmer’s market. Dozens of covered stalls will stock an eclectic variety of fresh produce from local farm shops and also a variety of international delicacies.