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Situated in the Inner London part of East London, Newham has a population of 387,576, which is the fourth highest of the London boroughs and also makes it the 26th most populous district in England. The local authority is Newham London Borough Council.
Newham, inner borough of London, England. It is bordered to the east by the River Roding and Barking Creek, to the south by the River Thames, and to the west by the River Lea. Nearly all of Newham lies within the historic county of Essex.
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- The Who Shop
- Newham City Farm
- Discover Children’s Story Center
- Brick Lane Music Hall
- Thames Barrier Park
- House Mill
- ArcelorMittal Orbit
- Abbey Mills Pumping Station
- Emirates Cable Car
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and London Stadium
Found at 39-41 Barking Road, The Who Shop isn’t dedicated to the band, but to one famous Time Lord. The shop sells all manner of merchandise associated with Doctor Who, from action figures to greeting cards. The shop also has its own Doctor Who museum full of artifacts from the show and cast members both old and new will occasionally drop by for a ...
Since 1977, Newham City Farm has been a place where city folk can experience country life, and kids can learn about what makes most modern farms tick. In addition to having a varied menagerie of ducks, goats, rabbits, turkeys, alpacas, and even birds of prey, the farm gives volunteers and visitors a chance to pitch in and learn directly about farm ...
Discover Children’s Story Center isn’t about being read to, but about living the story. Children (and by extension, their parents) pick a day pass then build their day around immersive story experiences, storytelling, and interactive exhibits. It’s a place designed to fuel the imaginations of children under 11 and can be some of the most fun your c...
The acoustics of an old church proved a perfect spot for the Brick Lane MusicHall. Vincent Haynes wanted to bring back the old music halls that had gone out of style after the 1920s and managed to recreate that atmosphere for the modern era. With matinee and evening performances that provide food and drink as well as entertainment, Brick Lane Music...
Nearly thirty-five acres of green space close to the Thames Barrier makes for one of the city’s most vibrant parks. It was painstakingly revived from being one of the most polluted parts of Newham into an environmentally-friendly place with artistic topiaries, play areas, and picnic spots. The “Green Dock” is the top spot in the park to visit, a su...
One of only four Grade I listed buildings in Newham and “the largest tidal mill still standing in Britain,” HouseMill is a must-visit for history buffs. The original tidal mill was included in the Domesday Book, and the current building was constructed in 1776 and then rebuilt after a fire in 1802. The mill does regular tours and has exhibits dedic...
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is the largest example of public artin the United Kingdom. What’s more, it’s not just nice to look at, but includes a 584-foot slide going all the way down with 12 twists and turns that make for the most exciting piece of playground equipment in the world. For the less daring, you ...
Famed engineer Joseph Bazelgette, the man responsible for developing London’s sewersystem, designed the Abbey Mills Pumping Station as part of the system and directed its construction from 1865 to 1868. Edmund Cooper and Charles Driver contributed to its grand Victorian design, which ends up making it look more like a church than a public works bui...
One terminus of the Emirates Cable Car is at the Royal Docks in Newham, and taking it will give you one of the best views of the city. Cars arrive every 30 seconds and can fit up to ten people, plus, you can actually use the Oyster Card to pay for the trip. While the trip takes only about ten minutes during the day, extended night flights go for ab...
Of course, the number one spot to visit in Newham is the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. The sporting complex of 560 acres was constructed for the games and now serves as one of the city’s major active spaces. It’s home to the London Stadium in which the games were held, the aforementioned ArcelorMittal Orbiter, and dozens of activities for all age...
‘Don’t be to blame, don’t start the flame - dispose of dangerous waste safely’ is the message Newham Council is issuing to their residents to ensure fires are prevented and lives are protected.
Newham London Borough Council / ˈ nj uː ə m / ⓘ also known as Newham Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Newham in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in London .
The London Borough of Newham is a London borough in east London. Category: London Borough of Newham.
Oct 19, 2012 · Newham must be the borough with the biggest variety of transport options. On top of tube, national rail and bus, you can also catch the DLR or cable car, descend into a foot tunnel, ride the free...
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