Hackney Marshes
A huge area of protected common land beside the River Lea, best known for its 88 full-size Sunday league football pitches.
- Park
- Price: Free
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Did you know
On a typical Sunday over 100 amateur matches are played here, and Hackney Marsh is one of the largest areas of common land in Greater London.
Local tip
Come on a Sunday morning to see amateur football played on dozens of pitches at once, then walk on along the River Lea.
Finding it
- Address
- Homerton, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, England
- Nearest station
- Lea Bridge (National Rail), 1288 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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