Category: Guides

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, London’s ice rinks — and the obligatory glass of mulled wine — are now a… 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

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 cover everything you need to know about the location of Canary Wharf, including: Postcodes Council… Continue reading Where is Canary Wharf? — An area guide

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 option for anyone looking to start a new fitness regime or mix up their existing… Continue reading A guide to Yoga in 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 2014 the group has undergone extensive renovation of all their gyms with their aim to… Continue reading Third Space — Canary Wharf

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 expansions — now serving 45 stations with triple-length automated trains. Passenger numbers have skyrocketed, having… Continue reading Canary Wharf’s DLR station

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 the urban professional Adamson Associates — Executive architects It is an offshoot from The Arts… Continue reading The Quay Club — A Canary Wharf members club

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 the west, and Billingsgate fish market to the east. North Quay Plans and their evolution… Continue reading North Quay — The future of Canary Wharf

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 actually the tallest Novotel in the world. The £149 million development provides 305 hotel rooms, and a wealth of amenities. The hotel… Continue reading Novotel Canary Wharf — 40 Marsh Wall