Tobacco Dock, London

Name: Tobacco Dock
Address: 50 Porters Walk, London, E1W 2SF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7680 4001

#258 among attractions in London

Shopping, Shopping centre, Event space, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Tobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse located in the East London district of Wapping, and thereby the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Part of the London Docks designed by Scottish civil engineer and architect John Rennie, the warehouse was completed in 1812 and primarily served as a store for imported tobacco, hence the name. During the early 20th century, economic activity in the area fluctuated due to World War I and World War II, and both London Docks and nearby St Katharine Docks had closed by 1969. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'30"N, 0°3'34"W

Address

50 Porters WalkTower Hamlets (St. Katharine's and Wapping)London E1W 2SF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7680 4001

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Day trips

Tobacco Dock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitechapel Road, St. Katharine Docks, Jewel House, Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

0.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Whitechapel Road, London
18 min walk • Whitechapel Road is a major arterial road in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, in the East End of London. It is named after a small chapel of ease dedicated to St Mary and connects Whitechapel High Street to the west with Mile End Road to the east.
0.5 miW
Sailing, Marina, Piers and boardwalks
St. Katharine Docks, London
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, just a stone's throw away from the Tower of London and the iconic Tower Bridge, St. Katharine Docks offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets. This hidden gem is a distinctive marina that exudes a blend of London's rich...
0.7 miW
Museum, Fashion museum
Jewel House, London
18 min walk • The Jewel House in London is a historic and captivating attraction nestled within the formidable walls of the Tower of London. Renowned for housing the Crown Jewels, this secure vault is a must-visit destination for tourists seeking to immerse themselves in British...
0.7 miW
Tower
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, London
18 min walk • The Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, housed in the Tower of London, represent a collection of ceremonial and symbolic artifacts of immeasurable historical and cultural importance. These regal treasures embody the pomp and pageantry of the British monarchy and are an...
0.5 miE
Park
King Edward Memorial Park, London
12 min walk • King Edward Memorial Park is a public open space in Wapping, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, on the northern bank of the River Thames. It was opened in 1922 in memory of King Edward VII. With an area of 3.3 hectares, it is the 11th largest park in Tower Hamlets.
0.6 miS
Park
King's Stairs Gardens, London
16 min walk • King's Stairs Gardens is a riverside park in Bermondsey, London. It is bordered to the north by the River Thames and to the south by Jamaica Road, the other side of which is Southwark Park.
0.7 miNW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
East London Mosque, London
18 min walk • The East London Mosque is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate East. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe, and the biggest in the UK, accommodating more than 7,000 worshippers for congregational prayers.
~1920 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Town of Ramsgate, London
10 min walk • The Town of Ramsgate public house is located at the centre of the ancient hamlet of Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
0.7 miNW
Shopping
Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London
18 min walk • The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was a business in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. At the time of the closure of its Whitechapel premises, it was the oldest manufacturing company in Great Britain.
0.7 miNW
Synagogue
Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, London
17 min walk • Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, established in 1899, was located at 41 Fieldgate Street in the East End of London. This synagogue's official Hebrew name was Sha’ar Ya’akov, but it became known as the Fieldgate Street Great Synagogue, as there were several smaller synagogues along the street.
~890 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
St George in the East, London
5 min walk • St George-in-the-East is an Anglican Church dedicated to Saint George and one of six Hawksmoor churches in London, England. It was built from 1714 to 1729, with funding from the 1711 Act of Parliament.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tobacco Dock?

Nearby attractions include Wapping Wall, London (4 min walk), St George in the East, London (5 min walk), Wellclose Square, London (9 min walk), St Paul's Shadwell, London (9 min walk).

How to get to Tobacco Dock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tobacco Dock:

Train

Shadwell (6 min walk)
Wapping (8 min walk)

Light rail

Shadwell Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa, Tg-B (7 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (16 min walk)

Ferry

Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (16 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (22 min walk)

Bus

Mansell Street • Lines: 075 (17 min walk)
Altab Ali Park • Lines: 254, N253 (18 min walk)

Metro

Aldgate East • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (18 min walk)
Tower Hill • Lines: Circle, District (20 min walk)