Victoria Park
Victoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks
and its oldest public park. Visited by millions of Londoners
for nearly 170 years as a place of healthy recreation, sports, play
and relaxation.
The park is the largest in Tower Hamlets at 86.18 hectares
in area and has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the
London Parks with around 12 million visits per
year. The park is bordered on its northern boundary
by the London Borough of Hackney. A wide range of formal and
informal sports, sponsored activities, events and festivals take
place throughout the year.
Victoria Park is a key link in a green corridor that stretches
from the River Thames at Limehouse, along the Regents Canal and
through Mile End Park, along with
the new Queen Elizabeth park virtually next door.
Victoria Park has won Green Flag status for the past three
years, came first place in the People's Choice Park awards in 2012
and second place in 2013. The park was also awarded Green Heritage
Status in 2013.
Visitor information
Opening times
Opens at 7am and closes at dusk. The specific times are on
the notice boards at all park entrances.
Getting here
Victoria Park
Grove Road
Bow
London E3
Nearest underground station: Mile End -
plan your journey to Mile End Station
Nearest rail stations: Cambridge Heath / Hackney Wick Station
From Mile End Station: Turn left and cross
over Mile End Road. Turn right onto Grove Road – it’s about 10-15
minutes walk straight down. Alternatively, you can also walk most
of the way through Mile End Park, which runs parallel to Grove
Road. You will first arrive at the Crown Gates. Alternatively on
Grove Road you can catch bus 277 or 425 to the
middle of the park.
From Hackney Wick Station: Exit the station and cross the road
heading down Wallis Road. Head up and over the footpath crossing
the dual carriage way and you will arrive at Cadogan Gate.
From Cambridge Heath Station: Take a left out of the station
heading along Cambridge Heath Road, then turn right onto Bishop's
Way. Following this road will lead you to Bonner Gate.
Park
Entrances
Download an overview
map of the park (PDF, 162kb) including gates,
buildings, historic points of interest/ other facilities.
Restrictions
- Cars are not allowed inside Victoria Park unless they are
blue badge holders (Max speed limit: 5mph)
- BBQ's are not permitted inside the park.
- Cylists are of course allowed in the park but we ask all
cyclists to be considerate and safe.
- Dogs are not allowed in the children's play areas.
Accessibility
All Victoria Park's public toilets have an accessible cubicle
and both our cafe's are accessible for wheelchair users. Both our
community buildings offer step free access.
Blue badge holders are allowed vehicle access to the park
- West side of the park (E9 7HN) – through Gore Gate off
Gore Road with a Radar key
- East side of the park (E9 5HT) – a radar key will
grant access through St Mark's Gate South Car Park off
Cadogan Terrace.
Go through the car park at St Marks Gate South and the electronic
gate is at the back.
Park users in any vehicle are asked to follow the same
5mph speed limit observed by staff and works vehicles. One of the
fishing platforms on the East Lake is accessible from the main
footpath near the children's playground.
For more information on the accessibility of Victoria Park, please see
DisabledGo.
News & events
To keep up to date with events at Victoria
park, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/victoriaparklondon.
Read the latest newsletter for
August (PDF, 696kb) and the Autumn / Winter
Event leaflet (PDF, 858kb).
Contact us
For 24 hour assistance or information in Victoria Park you
can ring the ranger phone: 020 8985 5699
St Marks Gate Office
Victoria Park
Grove Road
Bow
London E3
Park Manager: Ron Cain
Tel: 020 7364 7971
Email ron.cain@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Park Development Officer (Infrastructure): Andrew McIntyre
Tel: 020 7364 5434
Email: andrew.mcintyre@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Park Development Officer (Community): Dave Hime
Tel: 020 7364 7968
Email: dave.hime@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Community Outreach Ranger: Stephen Harmer
Tel: 020 7364 4504
Email: stephen.harmer@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Head Park Ranger: Marcelo Novillo
Tel: 020 7364 4237
Email: marcelo.novillo@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Park Admin Officer (Contact for Bookings): Samantha
Brewster
Tel: 020 7364 5393
Email: samantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Ranger Phone (For assistance):
Tel: 020 8985 5699
Festivals and events
Email: festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Parks and Open Spaces Service
Tel: 020 7364 2494
Email parks@towerhamlets.gov.uk