London Fields is nestled in the London borough of Hackney. The first record of the park dates back to 1540 when it was used by farmers as a feeding stop for animals, before being taken to market in London. The Park is now a real East London hot-spot, boasting a cricket club, heated lido and cafe, BBQ area, tennis courts, pub and Saturday’s Broadway Market – one of the best places for street food in the capital.
The Market
Just south of London Fields is Broadway Market, where every Saturday people flock from all over London to enjoy the incredible food on offer.
Things kick off around 11am when the smell of street food begins to fill the air and the pubs open their doors to the hoards of hipsters ready to drink their hangovers away. Over 100 stalls stock and cook an eclectic selection of culinary delights including: local cheese, Korean pickles, olives, popcorn, burgers and slamming Buttermilk Fried Chicken. There’s also a handful of stalls selling vintage clothes too.
Where is best to eat? If you like your chicken, then head to Butchies where the Clancy Wigam (£8) a buttermilk fried chicken burger with guacamole, bacon and chipotle mayo will leave you rolling around the floor in delight. Grab one and head to the park with one of their Mexican Colas (£2).
OPEN: Every Saturday / 11AM-5PM
Where to Drink
Pub on the Park
This sprawling London boozer looks out over the north end of the Park and is situated just by London Fields Station. It has a wonderful outside seating area, serves up tasty pub grub, and also stocks a good selection of local beers and spirits.
Cat & Mutton
A traditional East London pub sat on the corner of London Fields & Broadway Market. It’s a great place to eat, drink and be merry with a fine selection of beers, wines & spirits downstairs, and a cosy cocktail bar upstairs. The pub also has regular kitchen takeovers with interesting twists on British pub grub. You’ll find DJs playing the very best funk, soul & disco every Friday & Saturday until 1AM.
The London Fields Brewery Taproom
The Taproom of this East London brewery is open until midnight 7 days a week! They are tucked away between London Fields and Mare Street. They serve amazing beer brewed on site, alongside a great food menu and a selection of organic wines, ciders and soft drinks.
Swimming
London Fields Lido
A 50m Olympic size, heated, outdoor swimming pool open all year round. During the summer this place gets busy with people queuing around the block for a spot on the sunny poolside sundeck and sunbathing area. If you want to get in, then turn up early. The pool has lane swimming available all day and cafe.
OPEN: Daily / 6:30AM – 9PM
COST: £3.50
AREA MAP: London Fields
How to get there:
Tube & Train: King’s Cross to London Fields
- Take the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City or Circle lines to Liverpool Street
- Take the London Overground towards Enfield Town.
- London Fields is the 3rd Stop.
Max Journey Time: 30 mins
Bus No: 30: King’s Cross Station (STOP E) to Hackney Central
Max Journey Time: 50 mins
For more details on directions ask the TravelSHOP at Clink78 or use the Clink Social App.
