As Canary Wharf’s population has grown, the selection of gyms has expanded rapidly! Many new developments already have luxury residents gyms, as a result, standalone gyms have had to up their game and provide significantly more offerings. There are climbing walls, boxing rings and infinity pools, in this selection of the best gyms in Canary… Continue reading The Best Gyms in Canary Wharf
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Baltimore Wharf
Overview The Baltimore Wharf apartments were constructed in the first phase of a larger redevelopment known as Baltimore Wharf. The apartments were built by developer Ballymore, with later phases of Baltimore Wharf constructed by Galliard. Designed by architects Skidmore Owings and Merrill, the apartment complex is centred around a landscaped boulevard with a series of… Continue reading Baltimore Wharf
Summer Lights festival
Arguably the most popular free event hosted by the Canary Wharf Group — the annual Winter Lights Festival — had a muted response this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. With a hot summer forecast, and in a continued drive to host more free events for the growing number of residents, the group are hosting their… Continue reading Summer Lights festival
A Complete Guide To Canary Wharf’s E-Scooters
Despite being a common site across London, private e-scooters remain illegal to use on the roads in the UK. As a result, London has fallen behind several global cities, where e-scooter hires from major brands such as Lime and Dott have taken off! That all changes now. As of June, 7th 2021, Canary Wharf is… Continue reading A Complete Guide To Canary Wharf’s E-Scooters
Pop-up Basketball at Canary Wharf
Last Updated on June 10, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin New for 2021, a collaboration with artist Yinka Ilori and the Canary Wharf Group brings a public basketball court to the area! In time for this summer’s heatwave, Canary Wharf’s basketball court opened at the end of May. It is the first public basketball court in Canary… Continue reading Pop-up Basketball at Canary Wharf
A guide to Canary Wharf’s new Amazon Fresh store
Filled with subterranean shopping malls, FinTech companies and driverless trains, tech-packed Canary Wharf continually has one eye on the future. The latest futuristic addition comes in the form of a checkout-less shop — Amazon’s fourth Amazon Fresh Store in the UK. No cash, cards, queuing, or tills required, the entire experience is automated. Simply pick… Continue reading A guide to Canary Wharf’s new Amazon Fresh store
Boats for hire in Canary Wharf
London is full of interesting things for a day out, and Canary Wharf is no exception. If you are looking for an alternative to the multitude of cafés, shops, and bars in Canary Wharf — hiring a boat certainly fits the bill! Here we will briefly look at what the cost of hiring boats in… Continue reading Boats for hire in Canary Wharf
The Underline — Underneath Canary Wharf’s DLR tracks
Once characterised as being cut-off and difficult to access, the Isle of Dogs public transport network has been transformed over the years. In fact, the Zone 2 location is now one of the most accessible parts of London with multiple forms of public transport: Jubilee line 24 hour bus routes Uber Boat Docklands Light Railway… Continue reading The Underline — Underneath Canary Wharf’s DLR tracks
The best views of Canary Wharf
The evolution of Canary Wharf since the 1980s has transformed the remnants of the UK’s largest docks into a skyscraper packed peninsula. East London’s most famous skyline is best observed from afar, and there are multiple locations around London to get the perfect shot — or just sit back and take in the view! Here’s… Continue reading The best views of Canary Wharf
Cuba Street Canary Wharf
Between the cluster of high-rise development in the central portion of the Isle of Dogs, and the western edge — home to Europe’s tallest residential building Landmark Pinnacle — lies a small gap between towering developments. Plans for a 428 apartment residential development, known currently as Cuba Street, are set to smooth the transition between… Continue reading Cuba Street Canary Wharf
Pergola on the Wharf — Canary Wharf
2021 is set to be a bumper year for Canary Wharf foodies. Cargo’s Market Hall food market is opening shortly, and the floating restaurant complex at the Water Pavilions is being fitted out for The London Project’s Canary Wharf opening later this year. Joining in on the food and drink experience, Pergola London are bringing… Continue reading Pergola on the Wharf — Canary Wharf
5 pet-friendly apartments in Canary Wharf
Last Updated on April 20, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin It can be difficult to find an apartment in the UK that allows pets! So difficult, in fact, that in 2021 the government launched a voluntary initiative for responsible pet owners. The model tenancy agreement is a great step forward for a nation of pet lovers, and… Continue reading 5 pet-friendly apartments in Canary Wharf
54 Marsh Wall — Redevelopment
Nestled within an area of high development — a 5-minute walk from the financial centre of Canary Wharf — lies 54-58 Marsh Wall. Architects Rolfe Judd have big plans for the intricately shaped plot. Current approved planning permission looks set to turn the current commercial buildings into an interestingly designed upmarket residential complex. The two… Continue reading 54 Marsh Wall — Redevelopment
Canary Wharf average salaries
Canary Wharf is a small private estate, famous for housing a considerable proportion of the U.K.’s banking and financial technology sectors. As a result, there are many questions surrounding who works there, and what they earn! One question that’s frequently asked — how much is the average Canary Wharf salary? Unsurprisingly Canary Wharf is significantly… Continue reading Canary Wharf average salaries
One Charter Street — Wood Wharf
Last Updated on April 2, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin Commissioned by the Canary Wharf Group, One Charter Street is a 21-storey aparthotel, consisting of 279 serviced apartments. The development is the latest by stylish modern-living brand Locke. Designed by HTA One Charter Street is one of the newest — and fastest growing buildings — in Canary… Continue reading One Charter Street — Wood Wharf
Canary Wharf Streetfood — Market Hall
Cargo at Crossrail Place is a new development immediately opposite the Canary Wharf Crossrail station bringing the streetfood market revolution to Canary Wharf. Alongside the 340,000 square foot of office space, the revamped building provides huge roof terraces, bars, a coffee shop and what is soon to be the largest food market in Canary Wharf!… Continue reading Canary Wharf Streetfood — Market Hall
South Quay Masterplan
Last Updated on April 2, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin There are plenty of new Canary Wharf buildings, and thousands of future homes in the pipeline. One key driver of the placement of new buildings across the Isle of dogs, are area masterplans. These masterplans provide a framework for areas identified for high-density new development. They guide… Continue reading South Quay Masterplan
Vetro London
Last Updated on March 16, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin Is this the UK’s poshest Premier Inn? Vetro London is a 30-storey mixed-use tower a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf. A mixture of luxury apartments alongside a 400-room hotel, the development previously known as Westferry Quarter Tower is located in West India Quay immediately adjacent to Westferry… Continue reading Vetro London
Phoenix Heights — Canary Wharf
4 Mastmaker road — branded Phoenix Heights — is a mixed-use residential development located immediately south of Canary Wharf in E14. It was a combined project between major developer Ballymore, and One Housing Group. With the development of Ballymore’s first ultra-luxury property Pan Peninsula nearby, this development held the bulk of the affordable housing required… Continue reading Phoenix Heights — Canary Wharf
Glengall Quay — Millharbour
Glengall Quay is the name for an upcoming development, located between 49-59 Millharbour in the central Isle of Dogs. The development takes its name from Glengall Bridge, the bridge situated adjacent to the site that crosses Millwall Inner dock. Accepted on appeal in December 2018, the proposals involve two towers of 26 and 30-storeys, comprising… Continue reading Glengall Quay — Millharbour
225 Marsh Wall
Designed by Make Architects, 225 Marsh Wall — rebranded Halcyon London in early 2021 — is a high-rise residential tower under development to the south-east of the Canary Wharf estate in Cubitt Town. The Neighbouring tower, The Madison, currently stands alone as the tallest tower in this northeastern section of the Isle of Dogs, however… Continue reading 225 Marsh Wall
Quay House Canary Wharf
Quay House — sometimes known as One South Quay — is a future waterfront development, located immediately south of the Canary Wharf estate overlooking South Dock. Previously rejected in 2014, new planning permission for the site obtained in 2020, with minor amendments currently sought before construction begins. Plans are for a 35-storey tower with a… Continue reading Quay House Canary Wharf
South Dock bridge — Canary Wharf’s new footbridge
Last Updated on February 13, 2021 by CanaryDevelopmentAdmin The Canary Wharf estate has quite literally been reclaimed from the water. While transport links have improved massively — pedestrian links north and south to the estate have fallen behind. A new bridge aims to address this, spanning across Middle Dock and helping to improve pedestrian access… Continue reading South Dock bridge — Canary Wharf’s new footbridge
A guide to the Canary Wharf Art Trail
One surprising fact about Canary Wharf is that it has a huge amount of art and sculptures dotted around the estate. In fact, the Canary Wharf art trail is the largest outdoor art collection in London! At current count there are over 75 sculptures and outdoor art exhibits throughout the estate. The art trail is… Continue reading A guide to the Canary Wharf Art Trail
