East London Antiques Walking Tour

Schedule

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Abraço Dalston | London, EN

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Discover East London’s best antique & vintage shops with Liz Beardsell of Sundial Store. Half Day or Extended Tour tickets available.
About this Event

We’ll all meet at Abraço Dalston and then take a short walk to The Big London Flea (£1.50 entry) where you’ll have plenty of time to browse a lively mix of stalls offering everything from vintage ceramics and objets d’art to collectables, jewellery, homeware, fashion, and art.

From there we'll take a scenic walk (and one bus) through some of East London’s most charming neighbourhoods—stopping at some of the area’s best antique and vintage homeware shops.

Having lived in East London for over twenty years, I know where the hidden gems are—shops that are easy to miss, and the best times to visit them. This tour is designed to save you hours of research and legwork: no more showing up to closed shops or wondering which ones are worth your time. I’ve carefully curated the route so you’ll discover a rich variety of finds, from different time periods and parts of the world—ranging from suitcase-sized treasures to larger furniture pieces (most of which can be shipped across the UK and internationally).

We’ll stop for some burritos at a Churchyard in Shoreditch, where a food truck serves reasonably priced burritos and caters for all dietry requiremtents (starting from £10.50).

Those opting for the half day tour, should expect to walk around 3 miles (about 6,000 steps) and those opting for the extended tour should expect to walk around 6 miles (about 12,000 steps), so comfortable shoes are a must.

To keep the experience relaxed and personal, group sizes are limited to between 2 and 8 people.

Good to Note:

  • Bring cash (often preferred, and helpful for bargaining)
  • Pack an empty tote bag (not all vendors provide bags)
  • The £1.50 entry fee for the flea market and the cost of lunch aren’t included in the ticket price — but you’re more than welcome to bring along a packed lunch and enjoy it in the Churchyard.
  • Don't forget weather-appropriate gear (umbrella, sunscreen, layers, etc.)
  • This is a tour focused on antique and vintage homeware (not vintage fashion)
  • The Half Day Tour will finish at around 15:00 on Hackney Road
  • The Extended Tour will finish around 16:30 in Clapton and includes an additional four shops.

Tour Reviews:

Amy, Essex: "I loved Liz’s tour, I really enjoyed seeing parts of East London I’d never been to and we had a good mix of shops to look at, some more high end antiques and others smaller vintage pieces at affordable prices."

Jess, London: "It was magical, so fun to explore some places I hadn't been to before and I picked up some treasures! I really had a blast, and met some lovely people too."

Nina, London: "Liz's tour was fantastic. Exactly what I'd hoped for! She's knowledgeable, friendly and adaptable. I'd recommend not only for those new to the city/area but also London locals (like me), as she took us to a whole bunch of vintage/antique hidden gems I'd have never found or considered on my own. She's clearly a seasoned local - knew all the shop owners and some were open for our appointment only. Thank you Liz!"

Ursula, Kent: "It was such a great experience. I would highly recommend it."


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Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Arrival

Info: Arrive early to grab a pastry and a hot drink from Abraço Dalston or one of Dalston’s local cafés. We'll gather and get ready to set off at 10:45 sharp.


🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Big London Flea

Info: Wander through a vibrant mix of antique and vintage stalls. From mid-century ceramics to curiosities you didn’t know you needed.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
A Stroll Through East London Gems

Info: We will explore some of East London’s best antique and vintage offerings. Please note we'll need to take one bus before lunch so please bring a payment device.


🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch in a Shoreditch Churchyard

Info: Take a break in this relaxed city oasis. Enjoy lunch, with time to chat and recharge before the afternoon exploration.


🕑: 01:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon Treasure Hunting

Info: We’ll wind our way through some of East London's most charming streets, popping into hand-picked antiques and vintage homeware shops along the way. Half-Day ticket holders will finish the tour at 15:00. Extended Tour ticket holders will continue exploring four more shops, with extra time to uncover unique treasures.


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Abraço Dalston, 31 Stoke Newington Road, London, United Kingdom

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