Victoria Park in London
The Victoria Park is the oldest and historically very rich public Park which is situated in Tower Hamlets Borough Council. The park has been serving millions of tourists and Londoners for more than 170 years as a place to enjoy healthy activities such as sports, play and relaxation. The park also connects the borders of Tower Hamlets and Hackney and serves a large number of people located in these boroughs. It also hosts a number of events and open air concerts throughout the year and is known for gathering a huge number of audience. Following is some more useful information about the park including its brief history.
Visit Victoria Park’s Website
Contact Number: +44 7939 275805
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History
In 1841, James Pennethorne designed an architectural view of the park and this design was so efficient that the park was completed in 1843. A pagoda was acquired in 1847 to make the all new entrance of Victoria Park. Later in 1873, Queen Victoria visited the park and she ordered several improvement plans. 1987 was a very difficult time on the park as several trees and plants were destroyed by the Great Storm. The park also remained under a number of managements: in 1887 the park was transferred to Metropolitan Board of Works, and later in 1889, it was transferred to the London County Council which passed it to the Greater London Council in 1965. It finally came under the supervision of Tower Hamlets in 1986. -
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Nearest Attractions
The Victoria Park itself is a massive park and is one of the best locations to visit in the city, but there are several other attractions situated nearby.
Chisenhale Gallery, Tower Hamlets Cemetary Park, V&A Museum of Childhood, Vyner Street Gallery, Sutton House, Hackney Empire. -
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Tickets and Entry Requirements
The entry into Victoria Park is free of cost however if you are going to attend any special event then the entry conditions solely depend on the event. -
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Events at Victoria Park
The Victoria Park is one of the largest parks in the city, this is why it is used by many organizations to host special events. -
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Victoria Park Operational Hours
The Victoria Park opens from 6:00 am to dusk, seven days a week. -
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Contact Details
The park's organisers can be contacted by calling or emailing them.
Contact: +44 20 7364 2494
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Location of Victoria Park
Grove Road, Bow, London E3, United Kingdom. -
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How to Get to Victoria Park
By Tube
The Victoria Park is located about 0.7 miles away from Mile End tube station. On leaving the station head west on Mile End road and take right turn onto Grove road. After 0.6 miles at the roundabout, take the second exit and after 167 feet, the park’s entrance will be on your right. View Map
By Bus
The Victoria park bus stop is located inside the park which serves bus numbers 277 and 425.
