East End & Street Art: today’s hipster neighbourhood

The undisputed home of street art, trendy bars and Bangladeshi cuisine, explore the East End and its enigmatic history. Discover how, from Jack the Ripper to Banksy, this former suburb of crime and immigration has become Shoreditch, London’s trendiest neighbourhood.

In the beginning, there was the City

Between the Roman city, the Tower of London and the ultra-modern skyscrapers of the City, the East End was born at the crossroads of history. An unrivalled vantage point from which to admire the towers and iconic buildings of a capital city that is fearless and dares to blend styles. Between modern vertigo and the medieval, the mystery of Brexit persists.

Spitalfields Market: from crime to creativity

Wander through the picturesque alleyways of old London and you might well find yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter, or come face to face with the most famous serial killer of all time. Centred around one of the city’s finest markets, Jack the Ripper’s favourite haunt has become a source of inspiration for contemporary artists such as Tracey Emin.

Brick Lane and the Huguenot Quarter

Turning into Fournier Street is like retracing the footsteps of the French immigrants of yesteryear, the Huguenots, and discovering a thriving neighbourhood steeped in a rich history. Follow the scent of spices and you’ll arrive in Banglatown, London’s Bangladeshi capital. Let yourself be transported by the Eastern culture and cuisine of what was once an immigration hub, now a New Age capital of fashion and street art.

Shoreditch and Box Park

It’s time to wander the streets of this hipster neighbourhood and soak up London’s most vibrant colours and eccentric styles! Between one street art masterpiece and the next, discover old shipping containers and warehouses that have been transformed into quirky shops and restaurants, and round off your visit in a bar so buzzing it could make Big Ben tremble.

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