CORE CLAPTON Set on a quiet street in Clapton, Hackney, Core Clapton is the perfect setting for couples after a large blank canvas venue with the freedom to create a stunning winter wonderland. The main event space benefits from high, barrelled ceilings and its numerous windows provide abundant natural lighting. Check out: www.coreclapton.org MUSEUM OF THE HOME Housed in almshouses built in 1714, the Museum of the Home hosts a collection of items dedicated to life in the home. Built of dark red brick, the Grade I listed buildings boast a rustic aesthetic and surround the expansive Kingsland Lawns on three sides. Vine-canopied doorsteps and a wooden 20th-century balcony create romantic spaces next to the gardens. Check out: www.museumofthehome.org.uk www.kevinfern.co.uk THE NED Sitting in the heart of the City, surrounded by 17th-century spires and modern glass towers, this Grade I listed hotel has nine restaurants, 250 bedrooms, a range of grooming services and a member’s club. Set in the former Midland Bank building, The Ned was designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1924, whose style blended classical and modern elements. Check out: www.thened.com HACKNEY TOWN HALL The striking architecture of Hackney Town Hall makes quite an impression; it’s a Grade II Listed building in the heart of Mare Street E8. With its symmetrical main frontage built with Portland stone, the borough’s coat of arms is centred proudly above the front balcony. Not forgetting the iconic Town Hall Steps, it’s everyone’s favourite confetti photo spot. Check out: www.hackneyvenues.com Also check out… 23 LOCAL VENUES
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