The Sundial Centre is a community space dedicated to providing resources, activities and a space to come together in Tower Hamlets.
Open to the public, the centre offers a timetable of regular sessions, as well as one-off events, rooms for hire and specialised day services for older adults.
The centre aims to cater for all the local community with a full timetable of activities to get involved in, spaces to hire and a café on site. The space is fully accessible, with a built in ramp to access the centre, lift on the first floor and a hearing loop.
Opening hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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Weekend room hire is available upon request
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Opening times for Enola’s Kitchen, the on-site café, differ from the rest of the Centre. Please check the section below on Enola’s kitchen this information.
Where to find us and how to get here
Address: Sundial Centre, 11 Shipton Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 7RU
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Hoxton Station (Windrush Line) is just a 5-minute walk away.
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Cambridge Heath Station (Weaver Line) is a 15-minute walk from the centre.
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Bus Routes 26, 55, 149, and 510 serve the local area.
What’s on at the Sundial Centre
The Sundial Centre is a place for people in Bethnal Green and beyond. The centre aims to cater for all the local community with a full timetable of activities to get involved in.
Start your week with our Singing Group on Mondays, get creative with our Free Art Sessions on Wednesdays or unwind at the Free Film Club on Thursdays.
There's always something happening at the Sundial Centre. Check out our timetable below for more details.
| Monday | |||
| Time | Session | Cost | Information |
| 11am | Singing | £2 | Join our singing group for singers of all abilities, no experience necessary (18+) |
| Tuesday | |||
| Time | Session | Cost | Information |
| 9am | Gentle exercise (ladies only) | Free | Enjoy fun, easy movement to music in a welcoming atmosphere. Great for beginners or anyone restarting their fitness journey - open to all ages and fitness levels. |
| 10.15am | English National Ballet | Free | Dance class for people over 50 living in Tower Hamlets. It improves physical and mental health and wellbeing. |
| 10.30am | Coffee and Crossword | Free | Join in with the weekly crossword puzzle, featuring a new puzzle every week. Learn new words and grow your vocabulary. |
| 2pm | Bingo | Buy your bingo books for a chance to win | |
| Wednesday | |||
| Time | Session | Cost | Information |
| 10.30am | Art | Free | Be creative in a variety of mediums and share your skills. All materials supplied. |
| 2pm | Chair yoga | £2 | A seated session which helps improve mobility, strengthen muscles and improve balance. Suitable for all levels, beginners welcome. |
| Thursday | |||
| Time | Session | Cost | Information |
| 2pm | Chi Kung | £2 | A combination of simple breathing exercises and gentle physical movements. These can be done seated or standing, at your own pace. |
| Friday | |||
| Time | Session | Cost | Information |
| 2pm | Darts | Free | Play for fun or get competitive. Join our darts session. |
On-site café: Enola’s Kitchen
Enola’s Kitchen is a small bistro based in the Sundial Centre. The kitchen serves up fresh, locally sourced food with a changing daily menu. From cakes and toasties to BBQ themed favourites including Korean chicken wings, mac & cheese, beef short ribs and so much more, there’s something for everyone, plus, all their meat is halal.
Ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible and the kitchen is also committed to sustainable working practices. This includes using bio-degradable food packaging, and recycling glass and paper.
The café offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and welcomes well behaved pets.
Enola’s Kitchen is open Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm to 10pm, and Sundays, 11am to 3pm. Visit their website or Instagram page for the latest menu updates and more.
Peabody residents can get 50% off food every weekend until 28 June.
Hiring a room
Whether it’s for games, a community group or a course, the Sundial Centre can help provide a space for you. The Centre has a range of rooms perfect for meetings, activities, and special occasions.
The Sundial Centre is fully accessible and is equipped with a lift on the first floor, a Hearing Loop and WiFi. Catering can be provided by the In-House Café upon request.
Rooms can be hired for as little as £25, with discounts available for voluntary or charitable groups.
Rooms for hire
Meeting room
Large, quiet meeting room with SMART board system and Wi-Fi facilities. Holds 15 people. Hire from £25.
Activity room
Perfect for training or activities. The main hall holds 30 people. Hire from £30.
Health and beauty rooms
Accessible and spacious rooms; including a therapy room with massage couch and hairdressing salon with wash unit.
If you’d like to enquire about hiring a room, please get in touch with the team using the form in the ‘Get in touch’ section of this page.
Day Services for older adults
The Sundial Centre offers quality day care services Monday to Saturday.
The Centre offers a variety of services aimed at helping older residents maintain their wellbeing and supporting adults with age related conditions and physical disabilities, and moderate learning disabilities to live independently.
We provide:
- Regular and short-term respite care
- Support for people supporting experiencing social isolation, including individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s
- A safe, social environment with engaging activities
- Day care placements a wide range activities and refreshments throughout the day
- Confidentiality - All information we have about you will be kept securely on file and will remain confidential in accordance with Peabody’s policies and the Data Protection Act
Our team and facilities
- Fully equipped assisted bathroom and wet room with easy access
- Two fully adapted wheelchair accessible minibuses to transport customers to and from their home
- Hoists and lifting aids are available for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility
- Built in ramp at the entrance of the building
- Lift on the first floor
- Hearing Loop
- Staff qualified in trained in dementia care 'Best Practice in Dementia Care' City and Guild Accredited Programme
- A fully trained team with experience supporting vulnerable adults with a range of needs, including mental health needs, mild learning disabilities, age related conditions and physical disabilities.
Prices
The Sundial Centre offers day care places with transport for those who need assistance reaching the centre and returning home, and without transport who can attend the centre without transport provided by us.
Full and half day packages are available, and lunch can be provided our on onsite caterers, for an additional cost.
Fully day places are priced at £60 with transport. The two-course lunch provided by our on onsite caterers is an extra £8 per day.
Referrals - How to start using the Day Care Service
You can refer yourself or be referred by the local authority. A support worker will create a care plan with you to outline your needs and goals.
To refer yourself, contact the team at The Sundial Centre directly using the contact information at the end of this page.
For more information on being referred to by the local authority, you can visit towerhamletsconnect.org. You can also visit the NHS webpage on Getting a care needs assessment for details on what to expect from this process.
Linkage Plus
Linkage Plus can also help with benefits, housing, health, and social care services, as well as other practical needs.
Please see the ‘Where to find us and how to get here’ section of this page for full details on our location and local public transport links.
If you need help with transport, our Linkage Plus Coordinator can support you. For more information, call 0203 828 3928.
Additional services
The Sundial Centre offers a variety of additional services for our day care users. Our therapy suite and beauty salon provide treatments such as massage, Reiki therapy, acupuncture, and hairdressing. You can contact the practitioners directly for these services:
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Chiropody clinic: Call Nur at 07878 222 295 or send an email
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Reiki: Call reception at 020 3828 3928
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Massage therapy: Call Alan Joseph at 07789 481 908
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Massage and acupuncture: Call Olga at 07944 357 748
Get in touch
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Phone: 020 3828 3928 (lines open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
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Address: Sundial Centre,11 Shipton Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 7RU
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Enquiry form: Get in touch by filling out our enquiry form below and a member of the team will get back to you.
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