From shopping to delicious, budget-friendly eats

Living at Don Gratton House or The Craft Building puts you right in the heart of Whitechapel - you couldn't ask for a better location to experience the capital's world-class street food, creativity and buzzing nightlife. 

Here are 5 student-friendly things to do just a short walk from your front door! 

Go vintage shopping at Brick Lane Market 🛍️

🚶‍♀️5-minute walk

Practically your next door neighbour, Brick Lane Market is filled with vintage goodies, independent art stalls and amazing street food halls. It's a great spot to browse for free, find cheap threads or grab an affordable lunch. Watch how Noam gets there from her accommodation 👇

Grab a bite at Old Spitalfields Market 🌮

🚶‍♀️10-minute walk

Known as one of East London's best markets, Spitalfields Market is a must-visit for any resident. Are you the type of friendship group that can never decide on what to eat? This is the place for you, featuring dozens of global street food vendors serving up everything from hand-pulled noodles to artisan burgers. It's also a great place to browse vinyl records, unique jewelry and more. 

Catch a movie at Genesis Cinema

🚶‍♀️15-minute walk

Genesis Cinema is a family-owned, independent cinema on Mile End Road, known for their affordable cinema tickets and mid-week discounts. Plus, you can get tickets for just £4.99 from Mondays to Wednesdays!

Take in the art at Whitechapel Gallery 🎨

🚶‍♀️5-minute walk

Entry to Whitechapel Gallery is FREE, making it the perfect spot for a low-budget weekend activity. It has even premiered works by icons of the art world like Picasso and Frida Kahlo over the decades. If you're looking for a quiet space to get inspired or escape a rainy London afternoon, this is a great choice. 

Take in Shoreditch nightlife and street art 🪩

🚶‍♀️12 to 15-minute walk 

Just a short walk north brings you into Shoreditch, an area famous for its world-renowned graffiti and murals (perfect for a quick photo walk). And by night, it has some of the best student-friendly bars and clubs from underground secrets to popular indie picks. Because it's so close, you won't even have to worry about paying for an expensive late-night Uber either - just remember to be safe!

Psst...don't forget that Don Gratton House has its own hidden gem too - the roof terrace! So when the sun really does shine, it's the ideal free spot to study in the sun or host a picnic with flatmates!