Despite London having a staggering amount of greenery — a 2011 UK National Ecosystem Assessment claimed 47% of the capital was made up of green space — any city can feel like a concrete jungle sometimes. If you’re looking for…
Disclaimer — Some of these Canary Wharf cafés currently have reduced hours, service, or are delivery only due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Canary Wharf is not just office space — there’s a great range of food, drink and plenty of…
The Liberty building — previously known as Heritage Tower — is a 26-storey brick-built building located on the Isle of Dogs. Built by developer Telford Homes, the Liberty building is an 83 m tall mid-rise, offering luxurious apartments a 15-minute…
Canary Wharf started off life as a financial business district in East London. Now, containing thousands of new homes, parks, transport connections, schools and shops, Canary Wharf is rapidly becoming a district in its own right. This short FAQ will…
Canary Wharf is famous for several things: As the UK’s leading financial centre — with more finance jobs than the City of London Being surrounded by water in the regenerated docklands area That famous tower! — and a collection of…
London-based developers Galliard Homes have been prolific in their regeneration of the Isle of Dogs. In combination with Ballymore, their Harbour Central site alone has provided over 4000 new homes to the wider Canary Wharf area. Despite their prolific construction…
Luxury living has changed almost as fast as the Canary Wharf skyline. Once upon a time, a balcony and a lobby area with a receptionist was enough to class an apartment block as luxury — not any more! With prices…
Back in 2016 an exciting new development — Spire London — hit the headlines after gaining approval from Tower Hamlets council. Then called Hertsmere House, Spire London is a 67-storey sleek and curving development providing over 900 homes to the…
With 2021 looming and New Year’s resolutions arriving shortly, it’s that time of the year when people are considering fitness again. Yoga and Pilates have rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years — and could be a great…
Vertus overview Vertus is the Canary Wharf groups rental arm specialising in build to rent (BTR) properties. These are exceptionally high-spec properties, interior designed to the same standards you would expect from the ultra-luxury new developments across the Canary Wharf…
An introduction to Third Space Canary Wharf With beginnings dating back to Soho in 2001, The Third Space — as it was then known — is a fast growing, boutique fitness and luxury gym brand. Acquired by Encore Capital in…
An introduction to Newfoundland Sometimes known as ’the diamond tower’, Newfoundland Quay is a £250 million development commissioned by the Canary Wharf Group. The 58-storey tower was designed by Mayfair based, Horden Cherry Lee architects (HCLA). The tower is one…
Millharbour Village in numbers Irish developers Ballymore have been producing developments across Canary Wharf and the Isle of dogs for decades. Three notable developments dominate the skyline today: 2004’s New Providence Wharf — Set to the northeast of the Canary…
The biggest DLR station Canary Wharf’s DLR station is a 6 track monster — the biggest on the DLR network. It has also come a long way since its opening in 1991. The DLR network has had multiple extensions and…
Introduction The Quay Club is the name given to Canary Wharf’s first private members club — due to open in early 2021. The vision for the club is to be globally the most desirable and inspirational private members’ club for…
Where is North Quay? North Quay is located just to the immediate north of Crossrail Place. It is a 3.28 hectare site with approved plans for a 3.8 million square foot development. The site sits between West India Quay to…
Consort Place — An overview Aspen at Canary Wharf is the name given to the tallest of the three towers planned in a sprawling mixed use development known as Consort Place — just south of the Canary Wharf estate. There…
The tallest Novotel The Novotel at Canary Wharf — situated at 40 Marsh Wall — is a slender 39-storey high rise solely occupied by the AccorHotels Group. Rising 127 meters, this hotel is the tallest Novotel in the world, contributing…
Innovative design in Wood Wharf One of the nicest things about living in Canary Wharf is the sense of constant change and progression. The area has changed remarkably over the years. Yet, with major developments in the pipeline across the…
A family-friendly development near Canary Wharf, Ability Place — previously known as The Icon — is a 22-storey residential building. Addressed as 37 Millharbour, Ability Place occupies 31-39 Millharbour overlooking Millwall Inner Dock. It provides 514 apartments, alongside 10,000 square…
Strapped for cash? Whilst, there are plenty of free things to do in Canary Wharf, no other event attracts quite the same buzz as the annual Winter Lights Festival! Dating back to 2014, it’s one of London’s most popular winter…
Wood Wharf’s first arrival 10 Park Drive is the first new residential development to be built in Wood Wharf — The Canary Wharf groups new private residential estate. It is a slender 42-storey tower, that rises from a 13-storey podium.…
1 West India Quay, containing the Marriott Canary Wharf, is often referred to as the sail building or just 22 Hertsmere Road. It is a mixed-use building, combining residential and hotel accommodation. The one million square foot development rises 111…
