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What's on in Tower Hamlet

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Tower Hamlet.

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Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

Deepen your understanding of addiction and recovery through mindfulness. This MBAR facilitator training explores mindfulness-based tools for working with addictive and compulsive behaviours — in your personal life, workplace, or community. Ideal for professionals, people in recovery, and those training to become MBAR facilitators.

Wed 22 JulTramshed Community Centre(4.4mi)

via Tramshed Community CentreLocal gem

Community

the colts pub quiz

Join us for our fortnightly Colts Quiz There will be unique challenges, entertaining themes and a cash jackpot prize! Book a table (choose quiz as booking type) £2 entry per person! (this goes straight into the jackpot)

Wed 22 JulThree Colts Tavern(4.7mi)

via Three Colts TavernCurated

Community

Cornerstone open

Cornerstone Café Opening Hours:- Weds-Fri 10am - 3pm

Wed 22 JulPlaistow Christian Fellowship(4.8mi)

via Plaistow Christian FellowshipCurated

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Creative Writing Workshop

Open to everyone from beginner to experienced writers, whether you want to write a story/a play/lyrics or poetry, join our weekly workshop.

Wed 22 JulPoplar Union(5mi)

via Poplar Union

Community

Create, Draw, Meet

A relaxed, informal, creative meet up for all! Join us for a cuppa, biscuit and chat whilst delving into a creative pursuit including drawing, painting, collage and textiles.

Wed 22 JulPoplar Union(5mi)

via Poplar Union

Likely freeCommunity

Social Wednesday

Your new mid-week escape. From chess and board games to crochet, quilting, and a cosy reading corner—our spacious studio will be buzzing with friendly faces and positive energy.

Wed 22 JulPoplar Union(5mi)

via Poplar Union

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around 15£

Creative Art Class For Children

Wed 22 July, 2026 - 3:45 am - 5:15 am Garden Room The Mill 7-11 Coppermill Lane

Wed 22 Jul04:45The Mill(0.9mi)

via The Mill

Likely freeReligion & Spirituality

Shuruq → 5:07 AM

Time of Shuruq Hackney Central Masjid

Wed 22 Jul05:07Hackney Central Mosque(3.3mi)

via Hackney Central MosqueCurated

Sports & Fitness

Reformer Pilates

*** Terms & Conditions: After purchasing the membership you will be required to present your Blue Light Card upon your first visit to Instagym in order to grant and activate access. Failure to present the card will mean entry is prohibited until you are able to do so. Instagym cannot issue refunds for loss of usage that arise due to failure of presenting your card so please ensure you have access to your card upon purchasing this membership option. The validity of your Blue Light card must coincide with the dates of membership purchase.

Wed 22 Jul08:00Instagym(3mi)

via Instagym

Markets & Fairs

Walthamstow weekly Market

The legendary Walthamstow market first opened in 1885 and spans a kilometre of the High Street, Europe's longest open-air market.

Wed 22 Jul09:00Pastures Centre(2mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Reformer Pilates

Wed 22 Jul09:00Instagym(3mi)

via Instagym

Community

Biodiversity Action Team

Nature conservation volunteering across the borough's parks and open spaces.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Pastures Centre(2mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

Children & Family

Stay and play at Downsell primary

A safe space for your child to play and enjoy a variety of toys and to spend time interacting with other children, and for you to meet and talk to other parents/carers.

Wed 22 Jul10:15Pastures Centre(2mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Circuit Training

Wed 22 Jul10:15Instagym(3mi)

via Instagym

Likely freeArts & Culture

Summer exhibition

Wed 22 July, 2026 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Living Room The Mill 7-11 Coppermill Lane

Wed 22 Jul10:30The Mill(0.9mi)

via The Mill

Children & Family

Infant Feeding Support at Chingford Family Hub

Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle or mixed feeding, our trained infant feeding practitioners can support you to give your baby a great start in life. We offer practical and emotional support for all parents with feeding their baby at any stage.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Pastures Centre(2mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & Family

Stay and play at Leytonstone library: Wednesday

A safe space for your child to play and enjoy a variety of toys and to spend time interacting with other children, and for you to meet and talk to other parents/carers.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Pastures Centre(2mi)

via Pastures CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Tower Hamlet

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Pastures Centre2.0 miles away Instagym3.0 miles away The Mill0.9 miles away

More about Tower Hamlet

Greater London, England

Tower Hamlet has a local Greater London setting where the useful dates may be small but still worth finding. St Marys Church Walthamstow gives the current listings a useful local hint. Near Here gathers Tower Hamlet events so church dates and nearby plans are easier to find. Check individual listings for times, booking details, directions, and organiser notes before heading out.

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