Weavers Fields has great transport links to the City and West End. It is a few minutes on foot from both Bethnal Green stations and a ten-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street station.
The park was created after World War II and takes its name from the area’s historic silk weaving industry. It has won a Green Flag Award, an accreditation given to well-managed parks and open spaces in the UK.
It has several large open flat spaces which can hold a variety of events and activities. Events can be held on the sports pitches to the west of the park, and/or in the larger space to the south-east of the park.
Please note that the whole park is not available to hire for an event. Previous events include:
- Boishakhi Mela (attendance of c.20,000)
- Annual funfairs
Situated in the heart of Bethnal Green, the park is close to Brick Lane and the creative hub of Shoreditch. The area is brimming with independent shops, bars, microbreweries, restaurants, and creative start-ups.
- Popular park and one of the largest event spaces
- Close to Brick Lane, Bethnal Green and Shoreditch
- Great transport links to The City and West End
- Several large open flat spaces which can hold a variety of events
- Perfect for promotional events, corporate fun days, funfairs etc
Key information
Space 1 size: 19,700 sqm
Space 1 capacity: 5,000 – 8,000 (higher capacity may be considered depending on the nature of the proposed event and level of infrastructure).
Space 2 size: 9250 sqm
Space 2 capacity: 1,500 - 2,000
Please note all measurements listed above are approximate. You must use your own measurements for your site plan. Capacities depend on the type of event. Event capacity is at the council’s discretion subject to a planning process. Your event capacity must allow for loss of space for infrastructure like stages and tents.
Please note that Weavers Fields is in the Bethnal Green Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA). Please see the LBTH Statement of Licensing Policy 2018 to 2023 for further details.
If you intend to carry out Licensable Activities, i.e. sell alcohol, or hot food and drink between 11pm and 5am hours, please discuss with the Events Team.
