Fabian and Helen’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Ten minutes walk from our place is Hackney Wick - super trendy, cool and artsy, it is everything Hackney. Cross the canal from the Olympic Park into Hackney and you are there!
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Hackney Wick
Ten minutes walk from our place is Hackney Wick - super trendy, cool and artsy, it is everything Hackney. Cross the canal from the Olympic Park into Hackney and you are there!
Shopping
If you want to do some last minute shopping, you will find all your favourite brands in one place! Be warned it can get very busy
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Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdIf you want to do some last minute shopping, you will find all your favourite brands in one place! Be warned it can get very busy
Food scene
Our favourite brunch place (10-15 minute walk), serving mimosas, american-style pancakes and much more! Also check out their Happy Hour deals on a sunny afternoon!
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The Breakfast Club Hackney Wick
29 East Bay LaneOur favourite brunch place (10-15 minute walk), serving mimosas, american-style pancakes and much more! Also check out their Happy Hour deals on a sunny afternoon!
If you like wings and beer (or a cocktail in the sun), look no further! Down by the canal, Randy's is 10 minutes walk from the flat and one of our favourite places to eat our locally.
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Randy's Wing Bar (Hackney Wick)
If you like wings and beer (or a cocktail in the sun), look no further! Down by the canal, Randy's is 10 minutes walk from the flat and one of our favourite places to eat our locally.
Great coffee and Artisan bread and cakes - literally 20 seconds walk from our place!
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Signorelli bakery-cafe
7 Victory ParadeGreat coffee and Artisan bread and cakes - literally 20 seconds walk from our place!
Sport Activities
Check out the Velodrome's track session (must book in advance) or its outside track (fun to zip around).
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Velodrome
Abercrombie RoadCheck out the Velodrome's track session (must book in advance) or its outside track (fun to zip around).
Home to Olympic Swimming! Drop in for a swim if you are feeling virtuous!
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Лондонский акватический центр
Home to Olympic Swimming! Drop in for a swim if you are feeling virtuous!
Sightseeing
Our Home is in the Olympic Park - Acres of walking space, crossing into the Hackney Marshes (home of Sunday league football). On a sunny day find a spot to picnic, walk or run!
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Олимпийский парк королевы Елизаветы
Our Home is in the Olympic Park - Acres of walking space, crossing into the Hackney Marshes (home of Sunday league football). On a sunny day find a spot to picnic, walk or run!
Movies/Cinema
Great cinema within the Westfield's center (for those on longer stays and want to catch a movie)
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Vue Cinema Westfield Stratford City
2 Montfichet RdGreat cinema within the Westfield's center (for those on longer stays and want to catch a movie)
Transport
For those on Public transport, this is your hub to getting to most places in London. Central london is 15 mins away on the Central Line. Stratford station is a 12 minute walk from our place, or you can be lazy and get the DLR from Stratford station one stop and be there in 2 minutes!
Alternatively, you can get the High Speed train from Stratford International Train Station (not the DLR) which gets you to St Pancras/Kings Cross in 7 minutes. Check train timings to minimise wait times.
We recommend downloading 'Cicymapper' app to navigate around London!
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Stratford Bus Station
Hermit RoadFor those on Public transport, this is your hub to getting to most places in London. Central london is 15 mins away on the Central Line. Stratford station is a 12 minute walk from our place, or you can be lazy and get the DLR from Stratford station one stop and be there in 2 minutes!
Alternatively, you can get the High Speed train from Stratford International Train Station (not the DLR) which gets you to St Pancras/Kings Cross in 7 minutes. Check train timings to minimise wait times.
We recommend downloading 'Cicymapper' app to navigate around London!
If Driving to our place, we recommend parking at the Stratford International Car Park - 5-7 minute walk to ours, it is reasonably priced and secure. We can't guarantee paid-for parking is available on our street/the immediate area, and it costs double/triple the daily rate of Stratford International - of course you are welcome to try on-street parking if you prefer
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Stratford International station
International WayIf Driving to our place, we recommend parking at the Stratford International Car Park - 5-7 minute walk to ours, it is reasonably priced and secure. We can't guarantee paid-for parking is available on our street/the immediate area, and it costs double/triple the daily rate of Stratford International - of course you are welcome to try on-street parking if you prefer