Nearest Airport
: Heathrow
at 20
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Dover
at 200
Kilometres
Nearest Train
: Mile End Station - Central Line
at 400
Metres
Nearest Beach
: beach
at 200
Kilometres
Car: not necessary
Bow is said to be named from the bridge that spanned the River Lea in this neighbourhood, and which was built under the direction of Matilda, wife of Henry . It was called Bowe, because the bridge was arched like unto a bowe, a rare piece of work, for before that time the like had never been seen in England.' Bow is now primarily residential area for the City Professional and boast an amazing Park (Victoria Park) with has its own lake and Deer park in the centre. Bow also has an amazing network of water-way canals with interesting pubs and walk-ways. Bow is famous for its historic Bow Bells of London immortalized in legendary English Poems of olde.
Other Activities: Olympic Standard Stadium and sports Park