If you happen to pass by the Lea Navigation Canal in Hackney Wick recently, you might or might not have noticed this curious site. The once abandoned space is seemingly filled with music, laughter, and hipsters from all over London.

I do encourage you to brave the way down the bridge to join them and promise you will not regret it.

Everything on the site is constructed by volunteers over a month with donated materials from the local community and will remain only for 6 weeks until the end of July when everything will be disassembled. To see photos of the construction process.

In the cafe, there are plenty of drinks to choose from and a variety of bagels that deliciously fill you up. You can then stick around swinging to the music or hire the colourful row boats to explore the water way around the area. There are plenty of daytime activities for everyone.

The cafe

Every piece is hand-built by volunteers

Rowboats

Tranquillity by the canal

Screen for the cinema screening

The seating area is thoughtfully cushioned for the comfort of viewing

Later into the evening when the main events begin. There are different live performances leading to the screening of an amazing playlist of films which start at 8:30 pm. I was unable to stay for the film but very curious whether the traffic on A12 would affect the experience. If anyone has stayed for the cinema, let us know!

I would, however, suggest you to bring an extra scarf or jumper for it can get chilly after a while, though you are quite safe from the rain under the protection of the bridges.

For more info about the location and list of events: http://www.follyforaflyover.co.uk