About Us

The Brokedown Palace was established in 2012 in a little wooden cabin down by the River Lea. The River Lea runs through the Lea Valley, a wild place in the beating heart of a great metropolis. The Lea Valley was our inspiration - combining a love of both the city and nature.


We now have a shop in Shoreditch, supplying everything you need to live a life in the outdoors. We stock brands who provide long-lasting, quality products that will never let you down - whether you’re commuting in the city or hiking the mountains.

We are a local independent business, and we truly value your support!

Our History


2008 - Started out as Dee Dee May's Vintage - a market stall in the Truman Brewery Boiler House, Brick Lane 

2012 - The Brokedown Palace was founded in a wooden cabin by the River Lea 

2013 - Opened original single container Boxpark store

2014 - Took over from Nike to become Boxpark’s flagship 5 container store

2015 - Opened pop-up store in Spitalfields E1

2019 - Opened our current home and flagship store at 178 Shoreditch High Street