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Hackney is a district in East London, England, forming around two-thirds of the area of the modern London Borough of Hackney, to which it gives its name. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Charing Cross and includes part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park .
The London Borough of Hackney (/ ˈhækni / ⓘ HAK-nee) is a London borough in Inner London, England. The historical and administrative heart of Hackney is Mare Street, which lies 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Charing Cross. The borough is named after Hackney, its principal district.
Aug 12, 2024 · Hackney, inner borough of London, England, in the historic county of Middlesex. Hackney lies north of the City of London and Tower Hamlets, and its eastern boundary is the River Lea.
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- Stroll through Broadway Market. Address. Broadway Market, London E8, UK. Every Saturday from 9 a.m., Broadway Market welcomes locals and visitors to its endless stalls, which sells street food, clothes, old vinyl, and some of the most mouth-watering sweet treats you'll ever see.
- Picnic in London Fields. Address. London Fields West Side, London E8, UK. London Fields spans a large area of Hackney, stretching from Broadway Market north to Hackney Central.
- Pet Animals at Hackney City Farm. Address. 1a Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QA, UK. Phone +44 20 7729 6381. Web Visit website. Who doesn't love adorable animals?
- Swim in London Fields Lido. Address. London Fields West Side, London E8 3EU, UK. Phone +44 20 7254 9038. Web Visit website. Open year-round, London Fields Lido is a 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool that is thankfully heated for use during the colder months.
- Rio cinema Take in the Art Deco Decor at the Rio Cinema. Visitors to the Rio cinema in Dalston will experience wonderful art deco exterior and interior décor which largely remains as you would have found it in the 1930s.
- Hackney Picturehouse Watch the Big Screen at Hackney Picturehouse. Converted into a cinema in 2011, this former library offers an impressively designed interior for visitors to enjoy.
- Hackney Empire Spend a Night at the Theatre. If you want to get your fill of live entertainment then Hackney can satisfy your appetite. Hackney Empire is a huge venue, originally constructed in 1901, by architect Frank Matcham.
- Broadway Market Spend a Lazy Sunday Morning at Broadway Market. It might be full of crowds, but Broadway Market is at its best on the weekend. The market will be on top form, with hot food, fresh vegetables and local produce up for grabs (they also have the most amazing Scotch eggs).
Discover the best of the city, first. An east London melting pot, Hackney is full of things to do. Here's your ultimate guide to London’s Hackney, including restaurants, bars, pubs and...
May 21, 2019 · A former industrial hub, East London’s Hackney has undergone huge regeneration in recent years to become the city’s most liveable borough. Home to young creative types, it’s an area with strong community ties and is known for its great food and unmatched nightlife.
