Forest Gate is a suburb in east London's borough of Newham and the place where Epping Forest once swept down to its southern limits. This part of the forest has since been cleared, although pockets of trees remain in Wanstead Flats, a neighbouring grassland which is one of several places claiming to be the real-life Itchycoo Park of the Small Faces' 1967 hit single. Forest Gate is hardly one of London's glitzier districts, and so its celebrity links may be surprising: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jimi Hendrix are among its distinguished former inhabitants. Mainly residential, Forest Gate is home to the Woodgrange Estate, a conservation area consisting of handsome Victorian houses, and the northern part of Green Street, a popular, colourful jumble of multicultural shops and eateries, passes through the area. West Ham Park, meanwhile, provides residents and visitors with relaxing walks and sporting opportunities. With the fashionable Docklands on its doorstep and central London easily accessible, Forest Gate - along with the rest of Newham - is looking forward to a bright and busy future as the borough prepares to host the 2012 Olympic Games, combining the traditional East End spirit and hospitality with shiny new shops, hotels and entertainments.
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Odessa Infant School
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Places to Stay near Forest Gate
Forest View Hotel (0.43 miles)
Forest View is a well-established, independent hotel just 15 minutes from the West End by Tube, with free, secure parking and a full English breakfast to start the day. Inspected by the ... More
Forestgate Hotel (0.45 miles)
Set in the upper 2 floors of a traditional Victorian public house, this hotel provides value-for-money accommodation and easy access to central London. The Forest Gate Hotel has a typical East London ... More
Forest Gate Hotel (0.45 miles)
Lodge 51 (0.98 miles)
This brand new budget hotel is located right in the centre of Stratford London, offering value for money accommodation close to excellent transport links which enable you to easily explore all the sites London has ... More | visit website
London Stratford Apartments (1.08 miles)
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Just minutes away from the O2 and ExCel venues, this new development of luxury apartments enjoys easy access to Central London and Canary Wharf - perfect for ... More
London Budget Room (1.34 miles)
West Ham United Hotel (1.41 miles)
Set within the grounds of West Ham United Football club and with rooms that overlook the pitch, this convenient hotel offers a radical departure from conventional hotel accommodation.
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Lonsdale Lodge (1.57 miles)
Lonsdale Lodge has been completely refurbished April 2004. We have mainly double and family rooms all of which are en-suite.A four poster bedroom is also available. We are within 25-40 minutes drive ... More
Central Hotel (1.57 miles)
Newham Hotel (1.78 miles)
Convenient for Stratford, Docklands, London City Airport (4 km) Excel, and Liverpool Street, this non-smoking hotel is ideally located for stopovers and visits to the Capital. Situated 2 miles (3.2 km) from ... More
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