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A performance venue in Docklands with comedy evenings and monthly concerts.
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This 18th-century silk-weaver’s home (see Spitalfields) is kept perfectly in period and was created by artist Dennis Severs. Each room in this “still-life drama” appears as if the inhabitants have only just left it – dinner is half-eaten and cooking smells emanate from the kitchen.
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Sailing, rowing and canoeing facilities are available here
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An impressive new development beside the Royal Victoria Docks with shops, cafés and a vast exhibition space.
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For skateboarders, BMX riders and rollerbladers, this new park also has a go-kart track.
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Britain’s largest city farm has a collection of livestock, plus a riding school.
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This Tudor merchant’s house dates from 1535 and is the oldest in the East End. Open Fri, Sat, Sun, Bank Holiday Mondays.
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A local theatre with an international reputation – established by the pioneering director Joan Littlewood in 1953 – where exciting new work can still be seen. Next door is a new arts centre with a gallery and cinema.
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Built in 1776, this magnificent tidal mill complex was once the country’s largest. Today it has been restored as a working museum with much of its original machinery on display. Guided tours take place on Sundays.
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One of East London’s largest and most pleasant parks, there are two lakes, where model boats are sailed at weekends, ornamental gardens, a children’s zoo, tennis courts and a bowling green.
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