
Idea Store Bow
Opening hours
Normal opening hours in operation.
Monday | 9am – 9pm |
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Tuesday | 9am – 9pm |
Wednesday | 9am – 9pm |
Thursday | 9am – 9pm |
Friday | 9am – 6pm |
Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
Sunday | 11am – 3pm |

Children's Events and Activities
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries
Monday to Saturday, 10.30 - 11am
Homework Club
Our staff will help you to find the answers. We use Britannica Online, which supports the curriculum for younger children and older students, as well as a host of other online and printed resources.
Thursdays, 4pm
Art Club
This weekly themed art club lets your creative side come alive!
Using paints, glue, glitter and lots of other items you can create something beautiful. Maybe a celebration card or a painting of winter or spring or just something crazy that you just want others to see!
Saturdays 3pm
Adult Events and Activities
Prime Time
Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, chat and enjoy a cup of tea.(For over 50s)
Tuesdays, 10 - 11.45am
Book Group
Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Discover what we're reading this month.
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7pm
Play Reading Group
Join our new group reading a different play aloud together.
How to find us


From Mile End station cross Bow Road and walk up Coborn Road. Then right up Tredegar Road, left up St Stephen’s Road, and right onto the Roman Road.
From Bow Church station cross Bow Road, turn right, then left up Fairfield Road. At the end, turn left onto Tredegar Road, right onto Parnell Road, and left onto the Roman Road.
Disabled access
Partial - most of Idea Store Bow is accessible (including our public toilets), with the exception of one study room. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance or email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk in advance of your visit if you have any questions.