Category: Guides

The London skyline is changing. Once dominated by the spires of Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, the city is now being reshaped by a new generation of skyscrapers. The most striking example of this transformation is Canary Wharf. Built on reclaimed docklands, this area has been transformed from a derelict wasteland into a modern… Continue reading Is Canary Wharf built on water?

Looking for a date night out, or to take the kids to the cinema? With two permanent cinemas and in Canary Wharf alongside the estate’s pop-up summer screens, there is something for everyone! Everyman Cinema offers a unique experience with its plush seats and gastro-bar Cineworld’s cinema is located in West India Quay and is… Continue reading A guide to Cinema’s in Canary Wharf

Like many areas of London, Canary Wharf has a variety of authentic cuisine from across the globe. Food options cover everything from traditional breakfast cafés, to Taiwanese bubble tea! Despite Covid-19, and its exceptionally hard hit to the restaurant industry, there’s also a growing selection of Chinese restaurants in Canary Wharf. These range from the… Continue reading 2022’s Best Chinese Restaurants in Canary Wharf

Billingsgate fish market — sometimes known as Canary Wharf fish market — is not only London’s largest fish market, it’s the largest inland fish market in the UK! Located on the northern edge of the Canary Wharf financial centre, this fish market opened in 1982. It was relocated from the original Billingsgate fish market, located… Continue reading Canary Wharf’s fish market

There are plenty of things to do in Canary Wharf. But, it’s fair to say that at first glance, the area doesn’t appear particularly child-friendly. Canary Wharf was once solely packed with glistening skyscrapers, corporate offices, and high-end restaurants! However, the influx of residential development has led to plenty of families now calling the docklands… Continue reading Things to do with kids in Canary Wharf

Embracing public transport and ditching the car, Canary Wharf, alongside the wider Isle of Dogs area, is awash with carshare schemes: public transport hubs, and even E-scooters. But there is one entirely carbon-free way of getting around, cycling! With the construction of cycle superhighways zig-zagging across London, a mass of cycling parking spaces, and knowledgeable… Continue reading Cycling in Canary Wharf

With thousands of new apartments springing up across the Isle of Dogs, this corner of London is seeing a giant influx of residents. As a long-term resident, when I first looked at buying a flat in Canary Wharf I found an abundance of choice and marketing brochures, but very little local knowledge to help guide… Continue reading Read this before buying a flat in Canary Wharf!

Pop-up ice rinks with scenic backgrounds of London’s most famous buildings are a family favourite, and arguably the best part of winter in London. From the Natural History museum; to Hampton Court Palace, Tower Bridge, and of course, Canary Wharf’s ice rink, London’s skating — and the obligatory glass of mulled wine — are now… Continue reading Canary Wharf ice rink

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

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

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 Wharf — the only previous option located within… Continue reading Pop-up Basketball at Canary Wharf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Tower Hamlets planning, the London Mayor, and prospective… Continue reading South Quay Masterplan

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

Change happens in Canary Wharf — fast! Since the original 1985 masterplan for the disused area, development has continued relentlessly, and the area is hugely different to its docklands past. Here are 12 Canary Wharf facts highlighting just how different the area is in 2021 compared to its past! 1 — There are now more… Continue reading 12 surprising Canary Wharf facts for 2021

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 a bit of fresh air — this guide is for you! Here’s a compilation of… Continue reading Parks near Canary Wharf