The east-London district of West Ham is currently being regenerated along with other areas in Newham borough, which is preparing to host the 2012 Olympics. West Ham is close to Stratford, home of the new Olympic Stadium, but it also provides easy access to the world-class attractions of central London. Locally, the Green Flag-winning West Ham Park is a much-loved open space, attracting a million visitors a year. In 2005, it was voted Best Park in the South East in a nationwide competition, making an impression with its 77 acres of gardens and recreation grounds as well as sports facilities, guided tours, bandstand entertainment, a plant nursery and reassuring safety features. The area is also well known for its football club, West Ham United, whose home turf, Boleyn Ground, is located in neighbouring Upton Park. After unsuccessful negotiations to move into the Olympic Stadium after the Games, the club looks set to transfer to a new site in the future. For the time being, however, fans may enjoy staying at the Quality Hotel West Ham, which overlooks the pitch. The hotel and ground are in Green Street, another great attraction with its multicultural shops and restaurants and the colourful Queen's Market.
School
Curwen Primary & Nursery School
Taxi
Sports Clubs
East London RFC (Rugby Union)
Kings Cross Steelers RFC (Rugby Union)
West Hampstead (Women's Hockey)
West Hampstead Hockey Club (Men's Hockey)
Places to Stay near West Ham
Lodge 51 (0.43 miles)
This brand new budget hotel is located right in the centre of Stratford London, offering value for money accommodation close to excellent transport links which enable you to easily explore all the sites London has ... More | visit website
London Stratford Apartments (0.70 miles)
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Just minutes away from the O2 and ExCel venues, this new development of luxury apartments enjoys easy access to Central London and Canary Wharf - perfect for ... More
Forest View Hotel (0.75 miles)
Forest View is a well-established, independent hotel just 15 minutes from the West End by Tube, with free, secure parking and a full English breakfast to start the day. Inspected by the ... More
Hotel Kings Arms Guesthouse (1.30 miles)
The Kings Arms Guest House is a Victorian heritage completely refurbished budget property, managed by experienced, helpful and friendly staff at reception which is 24 hours open. The rooms serviced ... More
West Ham United Hotel (1.31 miles)
Set within the grounds of West Ham United Football club and with rooms that overlook the pitch, this convenient hotel offers a radical departure from conventional hotel accommodation.
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Citystay Hotel (1.38 miles)
Offering quality en-suite accommodation at affordable prices, Hotel CityStay is a brand new budget hotel situated in Bow, London. The hotel has excellent transport links; central London is 10 minutes ... More
London Budget Room (1.49 miles)
Central Hotel (1.60 miles)
Forestgate Hotel (1.61 miles)
Set in the upper 2 floors of a traditional Victorian public house, this hotel provides value-for-money accommodation and easy access to central London. The Forest Gate Hotel has a typical East London ... More
Forest Gate Hotel (1.61 miles)
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