Discover Another Side of London this Summer
East London is a vibrant and culturally interesting area which is the fastest growing destination in London. It offers around 130 attractions from the well-known London Dungeon to the quirky Geffrye Museum and more markets than any other town in Britain, a wide range of activities from watersports to circus training, and over 100 annual events.
Visit Greenwich for its World Heritage, Brick Lane & Spitalfields for their trendy bars, Canary Wharf for the great shopping or West India Quay for a cocktail, the London Bridge Area for its two great London icons - the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Stratford for its family attractions including a theatre and Deptford for its resident artist community and fabulous festivals.
Look for information shopping, where to stay, markets, 
eating, historic pubs, art, heritage, festivals, walks, sports and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, accommodation and transport. Check out the events going on at ExCeL London and The O2. For real explorers, take a look at the Insider's Guide for TourEast London's top tips.
Click here to find out more about the DLR investment programme affecting services until 2010.
Click here for British Waterways' great ideas on where to relax at east London's canals and waterways this summer.
Walk Green Street Walk Royal Docks Walk Stratford Walk Three Mills
Explore Newham on foot!
Click here to download leaflets.
Click here to discover Green Chain's 40 miles of green footpaths in SE London.
Sign up for a 5k run in Victoria Park E9 on 14 September in aid of Sense.
Click here to find out more.
Dates for Your Diary
Yours to Taste: Regent's Canal
31 August
Head to Regent's Canal for a celebration of food along the Canal from Victoria Park to Limehouse Basin. Highlights include: a self-guided culinary tour of the canal, music in Mile End Park, free historic tours of Limehouse Basin, animal encounter sessions, and a free boat-bus service.
Click here to find out more.
Fly High on the new Greenwich Wheel
26 June - 28 September
The new observation wheel in Maritime Greenwich stands taller than Nelson's Column, offering panoramic views of east London and beyond.
Click here to find out more.
East London is the capital’s rising star
"The West End’s time in the spotlight is over; East London has emerged as the capital’s rising star according to Lonely Planet’s new London guidebook."
Click here to read the Lonely Planet article.
Use TfL's Journey Planner to plan your route around
east London.
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