Discover Hackney’s exemplary contemporary residential projects on this inspiring walk through the Broadway Market and Graham Road & Mapledene conservation areas led by Hidden House Project. Explore how these projects' thoughtful design and development contribute positively to the public realm and the architectural diversity and richness of the area, shaping London Fields' future heritage.

An opportunity to explore our permanent “Home of Ideas” and to visit current exhibition “Ideas Aren’t Linear” – a non-linear journey through the design processes of two recently completed projects: The Energy Hub and Aylesbury Health Centre, known affectionately as “The Elephant and The Castle” – exposing the twists, about-turns and serendipity that informed their unexpected relationship.

Come and discover work by some of the UK’s top artists – from internationally acclaimed names to new and emerging talent. See behind the scenes of a working studio, meet artists, photographers, designers, illustrators and all sorts of creative people face to face and buy works of art directly from their studio.

Come and discover work by some of the UK’s top artists – from internationally acclaimed names to new and emerging talent. See behind the scenes of a working studio, meet artists, photographers, designers, illustrators and all sorts of creative people face to face and buy works of art directly from their studio.

Taylor Court and Chatto Court, together with Wilmott Court, form a pair of award-winning mixed-tenure housing, accommodating 45 new homes and commissioned by the Hackney Council on two sites at the edge of the post-war Frampton Park Estate.

Henley Halebrown (HHbr), 2021

Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building. The theatre was built as a music hall in 1901, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. It is now an exceptional variety theatre for the 21st century, serving the local community and beyond.

Frank Matcham, 1901

See behind the scenes of SPACE's studio buildings that are not usually open to the public. Discover work by some of the UK’s top artists, from internationally acclaimed names to new and emerging talent.

See behind the scenes of working studios that are not usually open to the public. Discover work by some of the UK’s top artists, from internationally acclaimed names to new and emerging talent.

Grade I listed, remaining tower of medieval parish church, with working late 16C clock. New exhibition of Hackney's history. Extensive views from roof. (Organised by Hackney Historic Buildings Trust).

Unknown, 1275

Winner of the Environmental Leadership Prize in the 2024 Don't Move Improve Awards, House Made by Many Hands is the first building structure in the UK to specify low-carbon LC3 concrete, together with hand-cast hempcrete walls, a hardwood frame in place of traditional steel, natural materials throughout and a rigorous policy of reuse and recycling for the interior.

Cairn, 2023

Modernist extension to Hackney's German Hospital, closed 1987 and converted into flats in 1999.

Burnet, Tait and Lorne, 1935