Attractions in Upper Clapton & Things to Do in Upper Clapton
(and nearby)

Sutton House (1 Mile)*
Sutton House, the oldest house in London's East End, is a rare example of a Tudor red-brick house.
William Morris Gallery (2 Miles)*
The William Morris Gallery is closed for redevelopment until July 2012.
Hackney City Farm (2 Miles)*
City Farms exist to bring the countryside and its activities to urban people. They generally use otherwise derelict land and involve local people in their establishment and maintenance.
V&A Museum of Childhood London (3 Miles)*
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through our inspirational collections and programmes.
Geffrye Museum (3 Miles)*
The Geffrye is one of London's most friendly and enjoyable museums. Its setting is in the former almshouses of the Ironmongers' Company, delightful 18th-century buildings with attractive gardens and mature trees.
Wesley's Chapel The Museum of Methodism & The John Wesley House (3 Miles)*
John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most influential personalities of the eighteenth century, is the founder of Methodism. He built Wesley's Chapel as his London base.
Spitalfields City Farm (3 Miles)*
Spitalfields City Farm began in 1978 as an allotment scheme on derelict land. It has since developed into an urban farm which aims to bring the countryside and rural activities to the East End.
Stepping Stones Farm (3 Miles)*
Stepping Stones Farm has a full range of farm livestock including a magnificent Jacobs ram, a potentially noble young Anglo-nubian billy and two endearing Kune kune pigs - Honey and Treacle, plus a small selction of 'pets'
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (3 Miles)*
The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages including public skating sessions, figure skating classes and ice hockey training.
London Canal Museum (4 Miles)*
Discover Londons colourful canal story at London Canal Museum, the capital's only waterways museum. We tell the story of how and why london's canals were built.
Museum and Library of The Order of St. John (4 Miles)*
Take a tour around the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers with its Tudor Gate House, 16th century Church and 12th century Crypt.
Museum of London (4 Miles)*
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.
British Postal Museum and Archive (4 Miles)*
In 1635 King Charles1 made his own mail delivery service available to the public. In 1660 The General Post Office was established to run this 'royal mail ' service. The Archive charts the four centuries of development into Royal Mail Group plc.
Bank of England Museum (4 Miles)*
Housed within one of the most iconic buildings in the City of London, the Bank of England Museum offers a unique experience which brings to life the 315-year history of the Bank of England
Dickens House Museum (4 Miles)*
Charles Dickens (1812-70) lived at number 48 Doughty Street from April 1837 to December 1839, not a long period but an important one, because if was here that he really secured his reputation.
St. Paul's Cathedral (4 Miles)*
St Paul's Cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, built in glowing Portland stone, crowned by the magnificent dome; a famous landmark on the skyline of the City of London.
The Tower of London (4 Miles)*
For over 900 years, The Tower of London has dominated the capital. As a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint and jewel house, it has witnessed many great events in British history.
Pumphouse Educational Museum (4 Miles)*
Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area of Rotherhithe.
City of London Billingsgate Market (4 Miles)*
Billingsgate is the United Kingdom's largest inland fish market. An average of 25,000 tonnes of fish and fish products are sold through its merchants each year
St Bride's Church (4 Miles)*
This site spans two thousand years' development of an island people. Little of importance that has happened in England's story has not been echoed in St. Bride's.
Dr Johnson's House (4 Miles)*
This House can be described as a shrine to the English language, for it was here that Dr Samuel Johnson worked for many years to compile the first comprehensive English Dictionary which was published in 1755.
HMS Belfast (4 Miles)*
Jump aboard HMS Belfast to discover a real-life warship with an amazing history. Hear battle stories from the Second World War and beyond
Jewish Museum (4 Miles)*
The Jewish Museum London reopened on 17 March 2010 after a £10 million transformation creating a landmark museum that celebrates Jewish life and cultural diversity.
London Dungeon (4 Miles)*
The London Dungeon invites you to delve into the capital's most blood-curdling history. Live actors, two hair-raising rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times…are you brave enough?
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (4 Miles)*
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has been recreated on the south bank of the River Thames in London. The theatre is only a short distance from the site of the original Globe Theatre built in 1599 here many of Shakespeare's plays were first produced.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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