{"id":15196,"date":"2015-01-26T08:34:44","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T12:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=15196"},"modified":"2019-05-08T15:06:02","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T19:06:02","slug":"london-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/26\/london-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands\/","title":{"rendered":"London Video Tour: Canary Wharf and the Docklands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OZCuUIGUgHs\" width=\"585\" height=\"329\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Canary Wharf is to London what Lower Manhattan is to New York: a financial powerhouse characterized by towering skyscrapers and finely pressed suits. Global banks and media houses attract some 100,000 workers daily. Canary Wharf is actually one of two main financial centers, sharing the title with the City of London. (See <a title=\"London video tour: City of London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/11\/video-tour-city-london\/\">our video tour of the City of London here<\/a>.) In fact, the second-tallest building in the UK, One Canada Square, calls Canary Wharf home. Canary Wharf has historical roots in shipping, and for 160 years was one of the busiest docks in the world. The docks were finally closed in 1981 after the port industry began to decline. Its current iteration is the vision of Michael von Clemm, who first came up with the idea to convert Canary Wharf into a bank office and business district in the late 1980s. As one of the most posh districts in town, a visit to Canary Wharf requires that you\u2019re caught up on <a title=\"London basic tips and etiquette for visitors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/16\/london-basic-tips-etiquette-visitors\/\">our basic tips for London etiquette<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15203\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/London-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands-Thames-from-above-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Canary Wharf and London from above\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Canary Wharf in London on the horizon of the Thames<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Located on a little peninsula along the north of the River Thames, Canary Wharf and Docklands can be found in the east of London on the Isle of Dogs. Its northern borders stretch from Limehouse in the west to London City Airport in the east. For information on what else is in the area, check out <a title=\"London video tour: The East End\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/12\/london-video-tour-east-end\/\">our video tour of Hackney and the East End<\/a>. This article will discuss the places in <strong>Canary Wharf<\/strong> and <strong>Docklands<\/strong> mentioned in our video, including <strong>Cabot Square, <\/strong>the<strong> West India Quay, <\/strong>the<strong> Thames Barrier, Island Gardens, <\/strong>and the<strong> Greenwich foot tunnel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Cabot Square<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15201\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/London-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands-cabot-square-fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Cabot square in the center of Canary Wharf\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Cabot Square in Canary Wharf is the center of commercial life <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Cabot Square<\/strong> is the central square in Canary Wharf\u00a0and the prestigious home of multiple global investment and retail banks. It was named after the famous Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (Anglicized to John Cabot), who was the first European to encounter mainland North America since the Vikings in the 11th century. The square is easily reached by the nearby Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station, and the first thing you\u2019ll notice is the towering buildings of <strong>Morgan Stanley, Barclays, <\/strong>and<strong> Credit Suisse<\/strong>. The central fountain is a notable London landmark, and keep your eyes peeled for other works of art featured around the square.<\/p>\n<p>Cabot Square is famous for having great <a title=\"Top 5 shopping spots in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/11\/top-5-shopping-spots-london\/\">London shopping spots<\/a>. Look for luxury and big box retailers alike, as well as multiple restaurants like\u00a0<strong>First Edition, Sri Nam, Boisdale, <\/strong>and<strong> Corney Barrow<\/strong>. Cabot Square is the premier shopping destination for luxury, so if you prefer your cotton to be Egyptian and your liquor to be Cognac, be sure to visit. Is it too rainy to go out? No problem; the indoor shopping center in Cabot Square is a great way to <a title=\"What to do in London on a rainy day\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/09\/20\/visit-london-rainy-day\/\">spend a rainy day in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>West India Quay<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15204\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/London-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands-west-india-quay.jpg\" alt=\"Glitzy new developments on the West India Quay\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Once a shipyard, West India Quay is now the center of modern life<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Just a stone\u2019s throw away from Cabot Square, the West India Quay is a district in Docklands just north of the West India docks. Its prime location was utilized even in the days of the Vikings, when it was used as a port. In its heyday it was the epicenter of the tea, sugar, and rum trade from the West Indies, and it now carries the title of a Grade 1-listed building. Walk around the West India Quay and you\u2019ll see much of the same neighborhood character as when it was a shipyard, but the interior of the buildings have since been repurposed into residential housing, hotels, and restaurants for Canary Wharf locals.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the <a title=\"Top yearly events in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/18\/top-yearly-events-london\/\">London Marathon<\/a> pass by the Quay or stay in a <a title=\"Apartments with a view: The Thames River in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/28\/apartments-with-view-thames-river-london\/\">nearby apartment with a view of the Thames<\/a>\u2013you won\u2019t be disappointed! And if you\u2019re feeling up for a bit of culture, be sure to stop by the <strong>Museum of London Docklands<\/strong>. Once a Georgian sugar warehouse, it has since been transformed into a riveting museum chronicling London\u2019s history as a trading port and rise as a naval power.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>New York Habitat\u2019s Canary Wharf and Docklands apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re in London for a short\u00a0<a title=\"Apartments for a weekend getaway to London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/04\/apartments-weekend-getaway-london\/\">weekend getaway<\/a> or are navigating a <a title=\"London corporate housing and relocation services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/corporate-relocation-london\/\">corporate relocation<\/a>, New York Habitat is well equipped to provide personalized service that specializes in matching you with your ideal apartment. Our website features <a title=\"Canary Wharf - Docklands vacation rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/canary-wharf-docklands\">multiple vacation rentals in Canary Wharf<\/a> for shorter stays or move-in-ready <a title=\"Canary Wharf - Docklands London furnished apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/furnished\/canary-wharf-docklands\">furnished apartments<\/a> for longer stays. Many of our Canary Wharf and Docklands apartments are known for their waterfront views and modern design, and all of them have been visited and approved for rental by licensed New York Habitat agents in advance of your arrival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Island Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15202\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/London-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands-island-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfront apartments in Island Gardens\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Island Gardens on the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs is a quiet escape from the London hustle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you travel down to the southern tip of the Isle of Dogs, you will find Island Gardens, easily accessed via the DLR. The first thing you\u2019ll see is <strong>Millwall Park<\/strong> immediately to the north. In combination with <strong>Mudchute Park<\/strong>, it&#8217;s easily the largest park on the Isle of Dogs. Stroll around for a quiet moment of reflection, or walk south towards the waterfront for a great view of the <strong>River Thames and the Greenwich Hospital, <\/strong>the<strong> National Maritime Museum<\/strong>, and 1860s tea clipper <strong>Cutty Sark<\/strong> just beyond. It\u2019s a great place <a title=\"Visit London with the kids for a fantastic family holiday!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/01\/visit-london-kids-family\/\">to take the kids on a family holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you walk along the river for a while you\u2019ll find the <strong>Greenwich foot tunnel<\/strong>, which was built in 1902 as a way to circumvent unreliable ferry traffic. This 370-meter tunnel will take you directly from the southern edge of Island Gardens to the Cutty Sark in northern <strong>Greenwich<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Docklands<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15200\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/London-video-tour-canary-wharf-docklands-o2-concert-venue.jpg\" alt=\"The O2 from above in London\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Aerial view of the O2 Arena in London<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Towards the eastern end of Canary Wharf on the other side of <strong>The O2,<\/strong>\u00a0you\u2019ll find the <strong>Docklands<\/strong> and the <strong>Thames Barrier<\/strong>. As a tidal river, the Thames was prone to flooding and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. The Barrier was built in response to the North Sea flood of 1953, and guards the floodplain of all but the easternmost boroughs of Greater London. Construction began in 1974 and the barrier was complete by 1984. There is a museum on the other side of the river (tickets are under \u00a35!) that details the construction and mechanics of the barrier. It\u2019s a great <a title=\"Money-saving tips for a family trip to London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/07\/money-saving-tips-family-trip-london\/\">inexpensive option for a family trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <strong>London City Airport\u00a0<\/strong>just north of the Thames Barrier. In addition to being London\u2019s most central airport, it&#8217;s also a transatlantic hub that serves over 3 million passengers per year. The airport opened in 1988 and has been especially popular with the business crowd ever since.<\/p>\n<p>Travelling between Canary Wharf and Docklands has never been easier. Some of the best travel options include the <strong>Thames Clippers waterbus<\/strong> service, the <strong>Jubilee Line of the London Underground<\/strong>, or the fully automated <strong>DLR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With over 240 shops, bars, and restaurants, Canary Wharf is a gem of Greater London. It\u2019s ideal for business travelers and those just looking for a quiet place to sit and relax. What\u2019s your favorite place in the area? Is there something we missed? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canary Wharf is to London what Lower Manhattan is to New York: a financial powerhouse characterized by towering skyscrapers and finely pressed suits. 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