Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetShopping
Canary Wharf
Sightseeing
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayMust see, a great park and iconic views from the famous observatory. Make a day out of it by having lunch in one of the lovely cafes or food market. Visit antiques market for a bargain hunt. Greenwich can be reached by DLR. Take a train to Lewisham, if needed change at Poplar when travelling from Royal Albert. You can continue sightseeing by boat - take Thames Clipper from Greenwich to Westminster for a great trip.
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueMust see, a great park and iconic views from the famous observatory. Make a day out of it by having lunch in one of the lovely cafes or food market. Visit antiques market for a bargain hunt. Greenwich can be reached by DLR. Take a train to Lewisham, if needed change at Poplar when travelling from Royal Albert. You can continue sightseeing by boat - take Thames Clipper from Greenwich to Westminster for a great trip.
Famous Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Take a direct DLR train from Royal Albert. If you want to see the historic castle try to book in advance as the tickets are expensive £35 per person. Check online for family and group discounts
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Famous Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Take a direct DLR train from Royal Albert. If you want to see the historic castle try to book in advance as the tickets are expensive £35 per person. Check online for family and group discounts
Changing the Guard at the Buckingham encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes between 11.00-11.45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from January to March, weather permitting. After the ceremony have a picnic in Green Park and take a walk to Hyde Park, the Serpentine and Diana Memorial
Buckingham Palace is open for tourists during summer months From 22 July 2017 to 1 October 2017. Check website for tickets and exclusions
Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/27250576-buckingham-palace-tour-summer-opening#HmAJxcxt02eZuFxP.99
Take Jubilee Line from Canning town to Green Park
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Changing the Guard at the Buckingham encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes between 11.00-11.45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from January to March, weather permitting. After the ceremony have a picnic in Green Park and take a walk to Hyde Park, the Serpentine and Diana Memorial
Buckingham Palace is open for tourists during summer months From 22 July 2017 to 1 October 2017. Check website for tickets and exclusions
Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/27250576-buckingham-palace-tour-summer-opening#HmAJxcxt02eZuFxP.99
Take Jubilee Line from Canning town to Green Park
Essentials
Lidl
198 Tollgate Rdfresh bread and great selection of fruit and vegetables
6 am - 8 30 pm. Fresh bread and cold drinks, few minutes walk away from the house.
45 locals recommend
Londis
27 Burdett Rd6 am - 8 30 pm. Fresh bread and cold drinks, few minutes walk away from the house.
Getting Around
20 minute walk or DLR - change at Canning for a Woolwich train.
180 locals recommend
London City Airport
Hartmann Road20 minute walk or DLR - change at Canning for a Woolwich train.
Jubilee Line from runs all night at weekends.
There is a night bus from Canning Town which stops at Tollgate Road or Beckton DLR station. Follow Tollgate Road and turn into Swan Approach which leads to Linton Gardens.
Alternatively, the UBER will cost £5 from Canning Town.
9 locals recommend
Canning Town
Jubilee Line from runs all night at weekends.
There is a night bus from Canning Town which stops at Tollgate Road or Beckton DLR station. Follow Tollgate Road and turn into Swan Approach which leads to Linton Gardens.
Alternatively, the UBER will cost £5 from Canning Town.
Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayGreat Views of Canary Wharf and the City
Parks & Nature
Newham City Farm
Stansfeld RoadArts & Culture
Short trip away by DLR at Canary Wharf, Hertsmere Road
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadShort trip away by DLR at Canary Wharf, Hertsmere Road