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Make the most of your Mama Shelter London Shoreditch stay with these local gems just a stone’ s throw away...
Museum of the Home Just a short stroll from Mama Shelter, the Museum of the Home is a beautifully curated and thoughtprovoking exploration of how we’ ve lived over the centuries. From recreated period rooms to contemporary commentary on housing and identity, including some incredibly captivating photography exhibitions on real Londoners, it’ s the perfect mix of nostalgia and social history. Right now, don’ t miss the special 40th anniversary EastEnders display, featuring iconic costumes and props from Albert Square’ s most dramatic moments- think Mick Carter’ s pink dressing gown and some Kat Slater leopard print. Pure soap opera gold. museumofthehome. org. uk
Banya No. 1 Hoxton – The Parenie Ritual Ready to sweat, sizzle and seriously reset? Just around the corner, Banya No. 1 Hoxton offers a traditional Russian bathhouse experience like no other. Book in for the Parenie Ritual – a powerful thermal treatment involving leafy venik bundles, steamy heat and a skilled banschik( therapist) who knows exactly how to wake up every cell in your body. A full mind-body cleanse, best followed by the hottest sauna of your life, ice-cold plunge pool dip and a pot of herbal tea. Strange, invigorating and 100 % unforgettable. gobanya. co. uk www. insidekent. co. uk • 151