Idea Store Watney Market
Early May Bank Holiday Opening Hours
All Idea Stores and Libraries in Tower Hamlets will closed on Monday 6 May.
Normal opening hours will resume from Tuesday 7 May.
Opening hours
Normal opening hours in operation.
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 3pm |
Children's Activities and Events
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
Come and use our computers, desk space and information resources to help you get your homework finished. Our staff will be on hand to point you to resources to help. We use Britannica Online, as well as other online and printed resources. Some sessions will also have Homework Club volunteers to help you if you get stuck.
Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30pm
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 Activities and Events
Conversation Club
For speakers of other languages. Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to gain more confidence?
Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club.
Mondays 11am - 12pm
Book Group
Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Discover what we're reading this month.
Last Thursday of the Month, 6.30pm
Prime Time
Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, chat and enjoy a cup of tea.(For over 50s)
Thursdays, 10.15 - 11.45am
Free period products from Flow Happy
Idea Stores are working in partnership with Flow Happy to help tackle period poverty in Tower Hamlets.
Free sanitary items are available at this Idea Store for anyone who would benefit from using them. Look out for the Flow Happy cabinet in store.
We also appreciate any donations of period products towards the scheme.
- 64% of girls aged 14-21 have missed school because of their periods
- 46% of those who struggled to afford products kept sanitary pads or tampons on for longer than recommended or used toilet paper – This creates a risk of infection not to mention shame and embarrassment.
- 75% said they had prioritised spending money on food – No one should be facing that choice.
How to find us
Shadwell
Shadwell
135, D3, 100, 339From Shadwell DLR: Follow the signs to Watney Street Market from the station's entrance, as Watney Street turns to the right, continue straight on through the pedestrianised area until you reach Commercial Road. On your left is the entrance to the Idea Store Watney Market.
From Shadwell Overground: Shadwell: Take the exit for Shadwell DLR station, turn left onto Watney Street, as Watney Street turns to the right, continue straight on through the pedestrianised area until you reach Commercial Road. On your left is the entrance to the Idea Store Watney Market.
Disabled access
Idea Store Watney Market is fully accessible