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about docklands

Once the world's biggest port, now one of the most significant centres for business in the country, Docklands and Canary Wharf can be found just a short distance to the east of Tower Bridge. The Museum of London Docklands is the premier attraction here; visitors can learn about the history of Londoners, and in particular tales of the many people throughout history who have travelled into London on the River Thames.

Animal lovers may be interested to know that London has a thirty-two acre farm right in the middle of the city. Mudchute Park and Farm can be found tucked away on the Isle of Dogs, and is home to over two hundred farm animals. Whilst you are on the island, West India Quay provides a relatively quiet shopping alternative, whilst elsewhere the Thames Barrier Park is a very attractive area for a walk.

The area has also been used as a set location for a number of big-budget films in the last few years, including Guy Ritchie's �Sherlock Holmes', Bond film �The World Is Not Enough' and �Love Actually'.

Did You Know? Canary Wharf is home to London's tallest building. The 235m, fifty floors high structure at 1, Canada Square was built by Argentinean architect César Pelli in 1991.

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Marlin Apartments City Docklands
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Novotel London ExCel
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Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf
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Circus Apartments by Bridgestreet Worldwide
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how to get there

by car

From the East/West: Approach from either direction on the A13 road, exiting at Barking Road (both directions) to find yourself in Docklands.

From the North/South: The best route into Canary Wharf and Docklands from the south is via the Blackwall Tunnel on the A102. Exit onto the A13 from the North and come off at Barking Road.If approaching from the South exit the tunnel at Abbott Road.

For satellite navigation systems enter postcode E14.

Nearest NCP Pay and Display car park: London Lawn House Close, E14 9YQ

by bus

The following bus routes all pass through Canary Wharf:

Day: D3, D7, D8, 135, 277

Night: 277, N550

by tube

Nearest tube station: Canary Wharf

From Kings Cross/St. Pancras: Take the Hammersmith & City Line eastbound to Shoreditch (6 stops). Change to East London Line southbound to Canada Water (4 stops). Change to Jubilee Line eastbound to Canary Wharf (1 stop).

From Paddington: Take the Hammersmith & City Line eastbound to Shoreditch (11 stops). Change to East London Line southbound to Canada Water (4 stops). Change to Jubilee Line eastbound to Canary Wharf (1 stop).

From Victoria: Take the eastbound Circle or District Line to Westminster (2 stops). Change to the eastbound Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf (6 stops).

by train

Docklands is easily accessed using the Docklands Light Railway. Once you reach Canary Wharf on the tube, there are several DLR stations dotted around the area, the principle ones being Limehouse, Canning Town and Custom House for ExCeL.