A home away from home
Sightseeing
Great panoramic views of london that takes you to the O2 area and Greenwich
222 locals recommend
Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayGreat panoramic views of london that takes you to the O2 area and Greenwich
Has everything from events, restaurants, activities, shopping and bars. You can even walk across the top and enjoy the view!
631 locals recommend
The O2
Peninsula SquareHas everything from events, restaurants, activities, shopping and bars. You can even walk across the top and enjoy the view!
Borough Market
Borough High StreetLovely walk through market stalls and a great selection of food.
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdAll you need in one place. Huge mall and day of fun.
Covent Garden
41 James StLovely iconic family day out or romantic stroll
A 376ft tall tower and slide with two spectacular viewing platforms
111 locals recommend
ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StA 376ft tall tower and slide with two spectacular viewing platforms
Home to one of the world's finest collections of children's toys, dolls' houses, games and costumes.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadHome to one of the world's finest collections of children's toys, dolls' houses, games and costumes.
A taste of the countryside in central london. Pat the animals and visit the farm shop for fresh produce.
44 locals recommend
Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton StreetA taste of the countryside in central london. Pat the animals and visit the farm shop for fresh produce.
The largest urban wetland in Europe, measuring at an astonishing 211 hectares.
91 locals recommend
Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadThe largest urban wetland in Europe, measuring at an astonishing 211 hectares.
2,000 acres of beautiful green space and rare plants.
637 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
2,000 acres of beautiful green space and rare plants.
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveStunning waterways and narrowboars.
Royal park home to london zoo, a boating lake and lush rose gardens.
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Royal park home to london zoo, a boating lake and lush rose gardens.
Kyoto Garden
Holland Park AvenueHome to sports facilities, play areas, woodland and an eco centre.
Tate Modern
BanksideSee free art at this riverside icon.
Crystal Palace Park
Go on a dinosaur safari.
Greenwich Park
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadLEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Winkfield RoadChessington World of Adventures Resort
Leatherhead RoadFood scene
Brick Lane Market
Tasty to-go items.
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdRefitted shipping containers with shopping and eateries.
Neighbourhoods
Victoria Park Square
Victoria Park SquareBeautiful open space with lakes and boating.
Camden Town
Camden High Street
Shoreditch
City/town information
Bicester
Stunning outdoor shopping outlet mall
Southend-on-Sea
Nearest beach!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Umbrella is always handy
Rain is often a given in London
Book before you go
Theatre shows
Get some good deals online here https://www.lovetheatre.com.
Getting around
The london underground is the fastest way to get around
Using your bank card to tap in and tap out is often the cheapest.
Getting around
Taxis
The popular taxi apps here are Uber and Bolt.
Ways to save
Restaurant Deals
Book the best restaurants and get the best deals at these websites: https://www.thefork.co.uk/ and https://www.opentable.co.uk/
Traveling with kids
Top things to see and do with children
KidZania
Science Museum
Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Tower of London (fee) / Tower Bridge
The british museum (fee)
National History Museum (Fee)
Borough Market
Hyde Park
St James Park
Covent Garden
London Eye (fee)
Uber Boat on the River Thames (fee)
Emirates Air Line Cable car (fee)
Cutty Sark (fee)
Football Stadium tour e.g. at the Emirates stadium or the Olympic Stadium (fee)
Kings Cross Station and Platform 9 3/4 for Harry Potter fans
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (fee)
SEA LIFE London aquarium (fee)
Shreks Adventure - Dream Works (fee)
Museum of London
Museum of London Docklands
Don't miss
Try a themed afternoon tea
https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurant/best-unusual-afternoon-teas-in-london
Getting around
How to use London Underground
Some helpful guides can be found at the links below. It’s also good to download the app city mapper or tfl to get the latest updates on train times, maps and routes. https://londonmymind.com/how-use-london-underground/ Or https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/getting-around-london/london-tube Or https://freetoursbyfoot.com/how-to-use-the-london-underground/ Or https://prestigestudentliving.com/blog/city/london/how-to-use-the-london-underground
Getting around
Local shops and restaurants
There is plenty of restaurants, rooftop bars, boat and water activities a short walk away along the river including a Tesco Express. Just walk out of the gate and take your first left. If you have time to explore recommend going left and doing a full circle along the river and up the bridge by the excel for the most amazing views of London.
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Local Food delivery & restaurants
For takeaway and food delivery you can use Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat. There is a Thai restaurant called Nakhoon Thai 5 minute walk away (first left outside of the gate) there is also a Lebanese called Al Masar and chinese called China Palace. There are plenty of grill restaurants and cafes around that area and lots more by the Excel Centre and O2. I recoMmend Afternoon Tea on the Sunborn Yacht as a treat.
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Local Activites
There's lots to enjoy in the area. For the latest events and things to see visit https://www.royaldocks.london/whats-here.