Bow Quarter is located close to several large parks:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Home of the 2012 Olympic Games
Victoria Park
One of London's most visited green spaces
Mile End Park
On the banks of Regent’s Canal
The development is also close to the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford. It is located within walking distance of DLR and underground stations, Roman Road shops and local amenities and it is ideal for people working in the West End, The City and Canary Wharf.
Directions
Nearby tube station
Bow Road Zone 2, District and Hammersmith & City lines (four stops via Mile End to Liverpool Street, nine minutes; nine stops to Oxford Circus, 20 minutes)
Rail
Stratford is very well connected, including the seven-minute Javelin service to St Pancras International. It will also have a Crossrail station.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Bow Church Zone 2 (two stops east to Stratford, four minutes; six stops to Canary Wharf, nine minutes).
Buses
Several bus routes stop close to Bow Quarter including routes 8, 25 and 205.
International airports nearby
- London City Airport (30 minutes from Bow Church DLR; 20 minutes by car)
- Stansted Airport (55 minutes from Bow Church by National Express Coach; 30 minutes by car).
Driving instructions and ordering taxis
Because of the size of the estate the gates do not all have the same post code. You will need to use the correct one if programming a satnav or ordering a taxi. Please see this downloadable set of instructions.
Explore
Living at Bow Quarter
The Bow Quarter offers a range of facilities and services in a very secure environment.
Gardens
The mature landscaped gardens at Bow Quarter provide an oasis of calm in an inner-city setting and are popular with all residents.
Concierge
Bow Quarter’s full-time concierge team is dedicated to keeping residents safe and providing them with essential services. They are available 24 hours a day and are here to help.
Facilities and Services
On-site facilities include a leisure centre, a food store, laundry services and secure parking – everything residents need to make life easier.
History
A large proportion of Bow Quarter dwellings are in the former Bryant & May match factory. It was from here that the Match Girls went on strike in 1888.
Community
Bow Quarter is a close community and residents have set up several thriving grass-roots clubs and Facebook groups.
Estate map
The Bow Quarter comprises a mixture of historic and modern buildings and, because of its size, covers several post codes. This map will help you find your way around.