Isle of Dogs, London

Name: Isle of Dogs
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2343 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Isle of Dogs is a large peninsula bounded on three sides by a large meander in the River Thames in East London, England, which includes the Cubitt Town, Millwall and Canary Wharf districts. The area was historically part of the Manor, Hamlet, Parish and, for a time, the wider borough of Poplar. The name had no official status until the 1987 creation of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood by Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. It has been known locally as simply "the Island" since the 19th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'28"N, 0°0'58"W

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Tower Hamlets (Isle of Dogs)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

Isle of Dogs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark, Queen's House.

0.8 miSE
The history of Britain at sea
National Maritime Museum, London
22 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Greenwich, London, stands as a bastion of seafaring history, celebrating the UK's profound connection to the sea. This premier museum, founded in 1934, is an essential destination for anyone interested in the tales...
0.7 miSE
British naval empire's celebrated home
Old Royal Naval College, London
19 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, the Old Royal Naval College stands as a majestic architectural gem in the heart of Greenwich, London. This grandiose ensemble of buildings, originally designed as a Royal Hospital for Seamen by Sir Christopher Wren, now serves...
0.6 miSE
The last surviving British tea clipper
Cutty Sark, London
17 min walk • The Cutty Sark is a historic maritime marvel nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London. This iconic British clipper ship, launched in 1869, is one of the last of its kind and a testament to the golden age of sail. Once a swift vessel that sailed the seas for the tea...
0.9 miSE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture
Queen's House, London
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London, the Queen's House is a historical gem and a must-visit museum for art and architecture enthusiasts. Designed by the pioneering architect Inigo Jones in the early 17th century, the Queen's House is celebrated as the first...
1 miN
Skyscraper, Architecture, Restaurant
One Canada Square, London
25 min walk • One Canada Square is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. It was completed in 1991 and is the third tallest building in the United Kingdom at 770 feet above ground level containing 50 storeys.
0.9 miN
Park
20 Bank Street, London
24 min walk • 20 Bank Street is a 14-storey office building in the Canary Wharf development in London, United Kingdom. Completed in 2003, the building was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It is 68 metres tall with a floorspace of 47,565 square metres.
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Park
Mudchute Park and Farm, London
2 min walk • Mudchute Park and Farm is a large urban park and farm in Cubitt Town on the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, just south of Canary Wharf. It is a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation.
~1880 ftW
Theater, Romanesque revival architecture
The Space, London
10 min walk • The Space is an arts space in Millwall on the Isle of Dogs, London. Its principal patron is Sir Ian McKellen, and it is a registered non-profit making charity.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife
The Cutty Sark, London
20 min walk • The Cutty Sark is a Grade II listed public house at 6-7 Ballast Quay, Greenwich, London. It was built in the early 19th century, replacing an earlier pub, The Green Man. It was initially called The Union Tavern, but was renamed The Cutty Sark Tavern when the tea clipper came to Greenwich in 1951.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Greenwich Theatre, London
23 min walk • Greenwich Theatre is a local theatre located in Croom's Hill close to the centre of Greenwich in south-east London. Theatre first came to Greenwich at the beginning of the 19th century during the famous Eastertide Greenwich Fair at which the Richardson travelling theatre annually performed.
0.4 miSE
Park, Garden
Island Gardens, London
11 min walk • Island Gardens is a public park located at the southern end of the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the north bank of the River Thames. The park was formally opened on 3 August 1895 by local politician Will Crooks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Isle of Dogs?

Nearby attractions include Mudchute Park and Farm, London (2 min walk), The Space, London (10 min walk), Glengall Bridge, London (10 min walk), Island Gardens, London (11 min walk).

How to get to Isle of Dogs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Isle of Dogs:

Light rail

Mudchute Platform 1 • Lines: B-L, S-L (2 min walk)
Island Gardens Platform 1 • Lines: B-L, S-L (9 min walk)

Bus

Mudchute Station • Lines: 277, N277 (2 min walk)
Millwall Park • Lines: 277, N277 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Masthouse Terrace Pier • Lines: Rb1 (10 min walk)
Greenwich Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Red Tour (15 min walk)

Metro

Canary Wharf • Lines: Jubilee (23 min walk)
North Greenwich • Lines: Jubilee (29 min walk)

Train

Deptford (25 min walk)
Maze Hill (27 min walk)