About Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green is a Central line station in the heart of Tower Hamlets, surrounded by one of London's most creative and multicultural neighbourhoods. The station was the site of a tragic wartime disaster in 1943, commemorated by a memorial outside. The V&A Museum of Childhood (now Young V&A) and Bethnal Green Gardens are nearby.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Young V&A (free entry) - the world's leading museum of art and design for children
- 2Columbia Road Flower Market (Sunday mornings) is one of London's most atmospheric street markets
- 3Brick Lane with its street art, bagels and curry houses is a 10-minute walk south-west
- 4The 1943 wartime disaster memorial is outside the station entrance
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Shops
Nearby Attractions
Young V&A (Museum of Childhood)
Columbia Road Flower Market
Bethnal Green Gardens
Brick Lane
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Zone 2
Travel Zone
Est. 1946
Limited accessibility - check before travelling