Canary Wharf Local Attractions and Info

This section has some great local information to help you make the most out of your stay. The sections below include:

Local attractions
Websites to help you with your stay

Local attractions

Canary Wharf is London's modern business district. There is a fabulous array of restaurants, cafes, eateries, bars and pubs, and endless shopping within numerous shopping malls within the local area.

Docklands and Canary Wharf has many fascinating walks and experiences. The area is surrounded by the River Thames and then has interspersed waterways and docks throughout. There are many bridges and walkways winding through these features.

The area is a very modern masterpiece. It has all been built within the last 20 years including Europe's tallest building. It is a real treat for people who love a modern big city feel.

For a rich selection of excellent restaurants please visit www.toptable.com as there are simply too many wonderful places to eat to detail here.

However, if you fancy something special which is on your door step, thy Tomkyns restaurant within the Pan Peninsula building only 100m down the street.

Designed with New York brasseries in mind, Canary Wharf's Tompkins restaurant is one of the hottest places to dine in London's skyscraper district.

Other parts of London:

It is also only a 15 minute tube ride into the very heart of London's tourism and history. There you can find many incredible things such as:

The Tate Britain, one of the UK's grandest art galleries and museums.

The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.

The beautiful St James' Park, stately Buckingham Palace, the iconic London Eye; and Southbank are all very central also.

Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, The British Museum, the Science Museum and The West End are all within a short tube journey or a leisurely walk from there.

We recommend using a 'London A-Z' map on your stay. And check out our website for more travel ideas and tips: www.boutiquelondonlets.com

Please refer to the following section "websites to help you with your stay" in this FAQ for a comprehensive list of helpful websites, information and guide portals.

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Websites to help you with your stay

There are hundreds of great websites that will help you get maximum enjoyment and use out of your apartment, travel and London itself, here are just a few:

Getting around

Transport for London - Journey Planner:

A great website which helps you with all forms of transport within London. Includes taxis, trains, airport transport, local busses, pricings and tickets. This is an essential website for making your travel easy!www.journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/

Transport for London - Airport transport

Essential information for how to get to and from the airports, including prices. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/2558.aspx

Google Maps

This is an essential tool for finding your way around London. Enter your area code and away you go! http://www.maps.google.co.uk/

Entertainment

Time out - London

Want things to do and see? Time out is a comprehensive website listing all the great things to do in London (generally) and the upcoming diary of events - and more! Also includes restaurant reviews. www.timeout.com/london/

Going out - Pubs, Bars and clubs

This website provides a comprehensive list of all the bars, pubs and clubs that London offers including user reviews and photos. www.viewlondon.co.uk/

Restaurants and eateries

This website provides a comprehensive list of restaurants and eateries in London. Search by area, price or style. Read user reviews and ratings. www.london-eating.co.uk/

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Theatre, tours and cinema:

Theatre

London is famous for the dozens of plays and musicals it stages at any one time. This

Website provides comprehensive listing, reviews and ticket sales information. http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/

Cinemas and movie listings

London is one of the greatest cities for movies and cinemas. This is a comprehensive guide to London cinemas - film listings and times for all cinemas in Greater London www.viewlondon.co.uk/cinemas.aspx

Walking tours

London is awash with history, mystery architectural wonders and more. Take a (often very cheap) guided tour and see it all! http://www.londonwalks.com/