Strand Building

Strand Building is a converted 1940's Art Deco building, previously London Electricity Board HQ. The architects have managed to create a truly unique modern living environment with exquisite gardens without losing any of the original art deco charm.

Transport

Trains

Hackney Central railway station is 0.2 miles away, with trains to Stratford (Olympic terminal), O2 stadium, West London and Richmond

Hackney Downs station is 0.1 miles away, which has trains to Liverpool Street Station (8mins)

Pancrass International is approximately 30 minutes away.

Buses

The busses run 24 hours a day.

• 38 to Victoria via Islington, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus
• 242 to Oxford Street via The City, Saint Paul's, the Millennium Bridge (Tate Modern, The National Theatre and The Globe Theatre)
• 55 to Oxford Street via Old Street and The Barbican
• 48 to London Bridge for London Dungeon, the Tower of London, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, City Hall, The Monument etc.
• 253/254/106 for White Chapel,
  "Jack the Ripper", Tower of London,
  Tower Bridge. Brick Lane.

The local area Hackney

• The famous and historic Hackney Empire renowned for theatre and opera.
• The Lee Valley Regional Park Regional sports centers, urban green spaces, heritage sites, country parks and nature reserves provide a unique leisure experience for everyone. Athletics, golf, horse riding, ice skating, fishing, cycling, bird watching
• Sailing Stoke Newington reservoir
• Abseiling
• Hackney Ocean concert hall and night club
• Kings Hall Leisure Centre (Swimming Pool, Gym and Sauna)
• 2012 Olympic site
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Night Clubs
• Markets
• Columbia Road Flower Market
• World famous Spitalfied's Market
• Riddley Road Market
• Petticoat Lane Market
• Wells Street Market
• Hoxton Square
• Brick Lane
• Roman Road Market
• The Blind Beggar Public House (The Cray's)

The region Greater London

London has approximately 9 million inhabitants and is the largest city in Europe. It is a vibrant and exciting city. Hackney has easy access to the centre thanks to good transport networks. There is always plenty to see and do in London. There are many famous historical monuments and buildings. There are numerous museums, art galleries, exhibitions, festivals, theatres and concerts. Visit some of the huge parks. Take a boat trips on the Thames or enjoy shopping in the famous shops and markets. Don't miss a trip on the London Eye, the big wheel where you can enjoy a view over the whole of London. Excursions are available to many places such as Oxford, Cambridge, Hampton Court and Bath.