Opportunity for ice cream and mobile café concessions in parks

Tower Hamlets has many beautiful parks and open spaces used by both residents and visitors to the borough.

We have a great opportunity for local businesses to trade in our parks for the summer season in 2024.

We are seeking to license:

- ice cream vans and

- mobile café operators at fixed pitches. 

We have opportunities in parks across the borough for vendors who have Public Liability Insurance and Food Hygiene Certificate.

If you are interested in applying, please email parks@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Wedding ceremonies, receptions and celebrations at The Pavilions

The Pavilions

Stunning architecture, secluded locations and excellent transport links. Our modern spaces are the perfect venue for your celebration.

The pavilions are set in idyllic surroundings in Mile End Park. They are unique and flexible spaces in theheart of East London.

The venues are available for

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions.
  • Mehndi and Walima parties,
  • Bar and Bat Mitzvah
  • Birthday parties and wedding anniversaries. 
  • The venues are available as a dry hire. You can decorate and design the spaces to your own taste.
  • The pavilions are step free and have disabled access.

Contact us for more information  pavilionbookings@towerhamlets.gov.uk or 020 7364 3115.

Wedding venue gallery

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Arts Pavilion by Luisa Starling
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Couple tie the knot at The Pavilions
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An evening at The Pavilion
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Father walking The Bridge over the bridge
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Floral decor at the pavilions
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Leila and Tommy celebrate at The Pavilions
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Beautiful wedding at the Pavilion

Arts Pavilion by Luisa Starling
Couple tie the knot at The Pavilions
An evening at The Pavilion
Father walking The Bridge over the bridge
Floral decor at the pavilions
Leila and Tommy celebrate at The Pavilions
Beautiful wedding at the Pavilion

 

The Art Pavilion

 Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London, E3 4QY

This beautiful space has a simple modern interior with a stunning glass wall.

The surrounding landscape includes a small lake and the Arts Park, where you will find works of art.

Next to the Regents Canal and the Ecology Park and Pavilion, the Art Pavilion has spectacular views out across the water

Capacity and facilities

  • capacity for 260 with a flexible layout
  • floor Space 480m2
  • use of outside space
  • There is a food preparation area for the use of your caterers.
  • the venue is offered as a “dry hire” but banqueting chairs and tables can be provided.

For more information contact us at pavilionbookings@towerhamlets.gov.uk

The Ecology Pavilion

Mile End Park, Haverfield Road (off Grove Road), London, E3 5TW

The Ecology Pavilion is a modern space in beautiful surroundings. The pavilion overlooks the lakes and nature of the Ecology Park. Inside you can enjoy views of the surroundings through the stunning glass wall.

The venue is perfect for those looking for tranquillity at the heart of East London.

Capacity and facilities

  • capacity for 220 with a flexible layout.
  • There is a food preparation area for your caterers.
  • the venue is offered as a “dry hire” but banqueting chairs and tables can be provided.
  • the space is suitable for large and small functions.
  • 10 minutes from Mile End station.

For more information contact us at pavilionbookings@towerhamlets.gov.uk

How to get to us 

Bus

Buses passing close to the pavilions are: 25, 277, D6, D7

Underground

The nearest station is Mile End. This station is in Zone 2 and is on the Hammersmith and City Line, the District Line and the Central Line.

Car

There is very little car parking available near the park. The local streets operate a resident's parking permit system. Limited parking is available at Bow Wharf. We recommend that you leave your car at home.

 

The Arts and Ecology Pavilions, Mile End Park, are managed by the council on behalf of the King George’s Field, Mile End Charity, a registered charity in England and Wales, number 1077859.