Explore the range of tasty food, colourful art and vintage markets along one of London’s most famous street. Here are the top things to do in Brick Lane…
Brick Lane is an unmissable destination in the city that is packed with things to do. Located in the East End of London, it stretches all the way from Bethnal Green to Shoreditch and offers a huge mix of independent shops, street art, vintage markets and a variety of cultural foods to try. If you are planning a trip to London then check out our top things to do in Brick Lane below.
Get Your Sugar Fix At Dark Sugars
If you have a sweet tooth then a visit to Dark Sugars is where you need to be. Owner Fatou Mendy offers handcrafted West African style chocolates in a myriad of flavours that are guaranteed to impress. She sells a mouth-watering selection, including truffles, toffee caramel, white rum and popping candy. On a cold day grab a rich, creamy hot chocolate to warm you up where you can choose from flavours such as cinnamon, white chocolate, pitch black chocolate or the classic milk chocolate.
Grab A Bargain In The Vintage Market
If a vintage market is what you are looking for then you’re in luck as it has made it on our list of top things to do in Brick Lane. There are so many hidden gems and discoveries to make in this vintage market, with a wide selection of hidden treasures to purchase including suits, accessories, vinyl records, bridal dresses and much much more. The vintage market is open Thursday to Sunday, so make sure you come down and explore the items that date from the 1920’s all the way to the 90’s. Hopefully, you can find yourself a vintage bargain!
Explore The Street Art
Brick Lane is a bright and colourful place thanks to its street art. The walls are full of trendy pop art and graffiti. We tend to ignore graffiti when walking down the street, but on Brick Lane they are much more than gang tags and teenage vandalism. We recommend opening your mind and really taking in the beautiful colours and reading into the stories behind each piece of art.
Wander Around The Truman Brewery
If you like a bit of history then you will love exploring the old Truman Brewery. It was once London’s largest brewery filling up 11-acres of space. Over the last 15 years, it has been transformed into a hub of markets, bakeries, offices, retail outlets, restaurants and Bars. They also hold annual events such as London’s Coffee Festival and live music.
How To Get To Brick Lane
By Tube – Nearest station is Liverpool Street station, Brick Lane is then roughly a ten minute walk.
By Overground – If you prefer the overground then head to Shoreditch High Street station and then Brick lane is roughly a 5 minute walk away.
By Car – If you are travelling by car the nearest car parks are the Cygnet Street, Truman Brewery or Sclater Street.
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