Experiences
Things to Do in Shoreditch
Street art, Sunday markets and warehouse cool: the creative capital of the East End.
In short: our top picks are Shoreditch and Brick Lane street art, Brick Lane Market and Old Spitalfields Market. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Shoreditch turned street art into a spectator sport, and the murals around Brick Lane and Hanbury Street change often enough to reward a second visit. The Sunday markets, from Brick Lane to Columbia Road’s flowers, are the other draw, along with oddities like the candlelit Dennis Severs’ House. It is a neighbourhood for wandering with no fixed plan. When hunger hits, few areas drink and eat better after dark.
| Place | Area |
|---|---|
| Shoreditch and Brick Lane street art | Shoreditch |
| Brick Lane Market | Shoreditch |
| Old Spitalfields Market | Spitalfields |
| Dennis Severs' House | Spitalfields |
| Boxpark Shoreditch | Shoreditch |
| Columbia Road Flower Market | Bethnal Green |
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Editor’s choice
Shoreditch and Brick Lane street art
Why we pick itLondon's open-air street-art capital, with murals stacking five storeys high across railway arches and warehouses around Brick Lane and Hanbury Street.
street art
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Brick Lane Market
Why we pick itSunday's sprawling market of vintage clothes, records and global street food, the centre of the East End's creative scene.
Sunday market
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Old Spitalfields Market
Why we pick itA covered Victorian market of independent traders, design stalls and food, open daily on the Shoreditch fringe.
covered market
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Dennis Severs' House
Why we pick itA candlelit still-life drama where ten rooms are frozen in time from 1724 to 1914, one of London's strangest and most atmospheric visits.
historic house
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Boxpark Shoreditch
Why we pick itThe original pop-up mall of shipping containers, packed with street food, bars and independent brands by the station.
street food and retail
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Why we pick itSunday's riot of blooms and banter along a Victorian street lined with independent shops and cafes.
flower market
Before you book
Shoreditch High Street on the Overground and Liverpool Street both work, and the markets cluster a short walk east. Sundays are peak for Brick Lane and Columbia Road, though a Tuesday gets you the same food and vintage without the crush. Wear comfortable shoes, since the best of it is the streets in between.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Shoreditch and Brick Lane street art is our editor's choice: London's open-air street-art capital, with murals stacking five storeys high across railway arches and warehouses around Brick Lane and Hanbury Street. Shoreditch and Brick Lane street art, Brick Lane Market and Old Spitalfields Market lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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