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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

1081 places catalogued in London Borough of Tower Hamlets so far.

Practical information
Language spoken
English; Welsh is official in Wales
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+44
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
999 or 112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps

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Historic monuments 184 Museums 14 Places of worship 169 Nature sites 175 Viewpoints 6 Food and drink 5 Markets and shopping 27 Entertainment 9 Nightlife 274 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 201 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 182 1 to 2 hours 1 Half a day or more 1

Interests

History 180 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Tower of London
    01 3 hours

    Tower of London

    The Tower of London is a working fortress on the north bank of the Thames that has been a castle, a royal palace, an armoury, a mint, a menagerie, a prison and a place of execution, and is now the…

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  2. Tower Bridge
    02 1 hr 15 min

    Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge is a working road crossing over the Thames beside the Tower of London and, separately, a paid attraction inside its own towers and engine rooms.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  6. Brick Lane
    06 45 min

    Brick Lane

    Brick Lane is a street in East London, stretching from Bethnal Green Road to Whitechapel High Street. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and forms the heart of the area historically known for its Bangladeshi community.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument

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