Location: Docklands / Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs
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The 10 Best Things to do in Docklands / Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs, England
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. London Docklands Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
2. Mudchute Park & Farm
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
The largest city farm in London with over 32 acres of countryside in the middle of the Isle of Dogs to share with friendly fur and feathered creatures. We pride ourselves on our wonderful collection of British rare breeds and currently have over 200 animals and fowl on our farm!Join us at the farm for events, horse riding, community groups or a family picnic.
Reviewed By KateM2309 - London, United Kingdom
We really enjoed our time here. There is a lovely green area to walk aournd, while still seeing the skyline of City. Animals have a great, big enclosures, all look very well cared for, healthy and happy. Farm is selling animal food, so the little kids can come up close and personal with sheep, pigs, ducks, donkeys etc. The restaurant is offering very good range of food, which is amazing value for money and great quality. We had a wondeful lunch here and will definitely be back again. Word of advise - bring wellies :)
3. Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Located in the heart of London’s Docklands at the west end of Millwall outer dock, the Centre is based in an award winning purpose built facility with great views from the upstairs bar over the dock, and wet facilities downstairs. We are a Royal Yachting Association recognised training centre, and deliver courses in Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboating under the RYA scheme. We also offer British Canoe Union courses in paddlesports. Our function rooms are available for private and corporate hire throughout the week and land based events can also be tied in with our water based activities, such as dragon boating, sailing or kayaking/canoeing to create a great day out for you.
4. Museum of London Docklands
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4.5 based on 1,315 reviews
From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries; Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation of 19th century riverside Wapping; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Book a free ticket in advance to visit. Open Monday to Friday, 11.30am-3.30pm (galleries close at 3.10pm), Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm (galleries close at 5.40pm). Closed 24-26 December.
Reviewed By stewtick
Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of the Docklands, from Roman times through the booming time of trade, especially the heartbreak of the slave trade. There is a fantastic, extensive exhibition about slavery in England that opened my eyes to history far beyond slavery in America. I was sad to find that the reproduction of London Bridge as it was in the 1800s had been taken down (time to get an updated Rick Steves London guide!), but found the museum very interesting, and a nice adjunct to attending the Canary Wharf Winter Lights afterward.
5. All Hallows By The Tower
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4.5 based on 280 reviews
Please note that the Crypt Museum is currently closed and that the church is open for limited hours only. We are very sorry not to see you and hope that you will visit in the future. All Hallows By The Tower church (sometimes known historically as 'All Hallows Barking') was founded in 675 AD and, throughout London's history, has played a key part in almost every important event. A Roman pavement, Saxon stonework, Mediaeval paintings and statues, and the glorious Grinling Gibbons font cover are all on show. This is the church where the Knights Templar had their London trials, Samuel Pepys watched the Great Fire of London from the tower, where William Penn (founder of Pennsylvania) was baptised and where President John Quincy Adams married a local girl. It is the founding place of Toc H and 'Tubby' Clayton was Vicar here for 40 years. The church has a characterful Crypt Museum and an excellent cafe - Byward Kitchen & Bar.
Reviewed By jenniealee - Mesa, United States
Founded in 675, it is one of the oldest churches in London, and contains inside a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon arch with recycled Roman tiles, the oldest surviving piece of church fabric in the city. My friend and I visited this church in July 2019. This is a great tucked away church steaming with history. It was really interesting to see the Roman road under the church
6. Liquorette
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Set inside a converted Victorian pub on Rathbone Place, GENUINE Liquorette draws inspiration from NYC’s street-corner bodegas and classic liquor stores. An innovative hybrid of bar and shop; guests are encouraged to experiment, play and peruse, whether that be enjoying a classic Cha-Chunker, indulging in a Signature Cocktail or bottling up a delicious cocktail for takeaway to enjoy later.
Reviewed By womanizer2000
Great spot next to Oxford Street. Professional staff and they really care of the quality of drinks. When the barrel with lager almost finish one of the bartenders gave me a pint of lager. But she knew that the beer last beer from the barrel doesn't taste good so she changed for a new pint. I don't think so that in diferent bar someone would be able to do it. Unfortunately I can't remember her name but she is liitle chubby smiling girl with long dark hair and she is really good what she does. She cares. Well done. Can't wait to have a drinks soon.
7. Canada Place
8. Island Gardens
9. Canary Wharf Tower
10. Billingsgate
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