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Plan Your Trip – London – Day 4

Plan Your Trip – London – Day 4

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Day 4: Markets, Street Art & East London Cool

Your final day in London dives into its creative pulse โ€” through food, art, fashion, and alternative culture. Wander historic markets, spot edgy murals, and finish with cocktails overlooking the city skyline. It's a little boho, a little industrial chic, and totally unforgettable.

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Morning: Brick Lane & Spitalfields Market

๐Ÿš‡ Start at: Liverpool Street Station
๐Ÿ“ Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, or Metropolitan Line

1. Old Spitalfields Market

A vibrant covered market blending indie designers, vintage stalls, artisan foods, and boutique pop-ups. Great for gifts and fashion finds.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Browse: Homeware, handmade jewelry, and London-based designers.

2. Brick Lane

Just a 5-minute walk away, this legendary East End street is known for its street art, vintage shops, and global eats โ€” especially its famous curry houses and bagel bakeries.

๐ŸŽจ Don't miss: Graffiti alleys, Rough Trade East (record shop), and Beigel Bake (open 24/7).

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch: Street Food at Boxpark Shoreditch

Boxpark โ€“ Shipping Container Food Village
๐Ÿ“ 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch
๐ŸŒฎ Cuisine: International street eats (Korean, Caribbean, Vegan)
๐ŸŽง Trendy crowd, music, communal seating, and cocktails

This repurposed shipping container space is home to some of East London's best bites. Choose your own mini feast from independent food traders โ€” all with a cool urban vibe.

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Afternoon: Explore Shoreditch & Hackney Wick

๐Ÿšถ Walk or Overground to Hackney Wick
๐ŸŽญ Immerse yourself in East London's art scene

3. Shoreditch Street Art Tour (Optional Guided)

Explore murals and installations by artists like Banksy, Stik, and Eine. A guided tour (around ยฃ15โ€“20) gives you rich backstories and hidden gems you'd otherwise miss.

๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 1.5โ€“2 hours | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Book online

4. Hackney Wick & the Canals

This former industrial area is now an arts hub with canalside warehouses turned into galleries, cafรฉs, and studios. Great for alternative shopping and craft beer.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Walk the Regent's Canal path toward Victoria Park for a peaceful moment before sunset.
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Evening: Sky Garden & Farewell Cocktails

๐Ÿš‡ Tube to Monument or Bank
๐ŸŒ† Finish with cityscape views from above

5. Sky Garden โ€“ London's Elevated Oasis

๐Ÿ“ 20 Fenchurch Street (The "Walkie Talkie" building)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free entry with advance booking

End your trip with sweeping 360ยฐ views of London at sunset, surrounded by lush indoor gardens and chic bars. Sip your final cocktail as the city lights twinkle below.

โœจ Tip: Book a time slot 30โ€“60 mins before sunset for golden hour magic.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Day 4 Essentials Recap

โœ… What You'll See ๐Ÿš‡ Nearest Station ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Entry
Spitalfields & Brick Lane Liverpool Street Free
Boxpark Shoreditch Shoreditch High Street (Overground) Pay-per-vendor
Hackney Wick Art District Hackney Wick (Overground) Free
Sky Garden Monument / Bank Free (book online)