Neighbourhood
Winner of the 2007 Best New Open Space, Spitalfields offers a number of free events including music concerts, street performances and fashion shows. Bustling with independent boutiques and shops, some of London's oldest and most stylish markets as well as a wealth of restaurants and bars, some of which are highlighted below.
Markets
Brick Lane - Stretching from Cheshire Street to Sclater Street, this market boasts an array of vintage clothing and unwanted things longing for a new home for sale. Live music fills the streets as people wonder about the food stalls along what is known as London's 'Curry Mile' you'll be sure to get a taste of the very best of East London every Sunday.
Spitalfields Market - Inspirational to many of London's fashion students this market holds the very best of youthful fashion designers. So if you fancy a bargain that will soon turn into an investment over night this one is for you. Boutique shops and restaurants bustle all week long with temporary stalls open on Sundays.
Columbia Flower Market - Filling the streets of Spitalfields with the scent of thousands of flowers, this Sunday Market is over 100 years old and still going strong.
Activities
Festivals run in this area throughout the year ranging from music to fashion and film. For details on the up and coming festivals in 2010 click here. and don't miss out on any of the future events a stone's throw from your new student accommodation by visiting the official website.
With so many stores, and a bustling youthful environment surrounding you in your student years, it won't be hard to be inspired.
Currently the ground to14th floors of Nido Spitalfields are open for the summer as a soft launch in preparation for the new academic year from September onwards.
From Liverpool St you can easily get anywhere in the city and into mainland Europe via nearby Kings Cross.