Wonderful Whitechapel
The Royal London Hospital is located in buzzing Whitechapel, one of the capital's most exciting districts. Start at the renowned Whitechapel Gallery to see ever-changing contemporary installations by famous artists from around the world. Grab a coffee in one of the stylish cafes along Whitechapel Road before haggling with the locals at Whitechapel Market, which retains a charmingly traditional atmosphere. Top it all off with a curry at one of the area's many local restaurants, or catch a film at much-loved local cinema Genesis.
Along Bethnal Green Road
A few minutes walk north of Royal London Hospital, Bethnal Green Road is the perfect stretch for visitors looking to explore east London's transformation into the capital's coolest district. Browse new and vintage records at Flashback, or try on the latest boutique fashion at Boxpark Shoreditch. Further up towards Bethnal Green, E Pellicci is one of the capital's very best traditional cafes, serving up everything from fry ups to spaghetti, all in a wonderfully friendly atmosphere. To witness the area's vibrant multi-cultural arts scene, head to Rich Mix for poetry, music, theatre and comedy.