London Borough of Newham, London

Name: London Borough of Newham
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2254 among attractions in London

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The London Borough of Newham is a London borough created in 1965 by the London Government Act 1963. It covers an area previously administered by the Essex county boroughs of West Ham and East Ham, authorities that were both abolished by the same act. The name Newham reflects its creation and combines the compass points of the old borough names. Situated on the borders of inner and outer East London, Newham has a population of 353,134, which is the third highest of the London boroughs and also makes it the 20th most populous district in England. The local authority is Newham London Borough Council. ()

Alternative names: Area: 13.98 mi²Coordinates: 51°31'0"N, 0°1'60"E

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London Borough of Newham – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ExCeL London, Boleyn Ground, Royal Victoria Square, London Regatta Centre.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
ExCeL London, London
17 min walk • ExCeL London is an exhibition and international convention centre in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London. Its 100-acre site is on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Boleyn Ground, London
28 min walk • The Boleyn Ground, often referred to as Upton Park, was a football stadium located in Upton Park, east London. It was the home of West Ham United from 1904 to 2016.
0.7 miSW
Park
Royal Victoria Square, London
19 min walk • Royal Victoria Square is a square adjoining the ExCel Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock in the Docklands area of East London. It was designed by Patel Taylor Architects and engineered by Aspen Burrow Crocker.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Rafting
London Regatta Centre, London
19 min walk • The London Regatta Centre is a rowing and dragon boat racing centre located in the Docklands area in the East End of London. It is built at the west end on the northern quayside of the historic Royal Albert Dock directly opposite London City Airport.
0.9 miN
Monuments and statues
World Cup Sculpture, London
25 min walk • The World Cup Sculpture, or simply The Champions, is a bronze statue of the 1966 World Cup Final located near the site of West Ham United Football Club's former Boleyn Ground stadium in the London Borough of Newham, England.
1.2 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Piers and boardwalks, Lighthouse
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
32 min walk • Trinity Buoy Wharf is the site of a lighthouse, by the confluence of the River Thames and Bow Creek on the Leamouth Peninsula, Poplar. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The lighthouse no longer functions, but is the home of various art projects such as Longplayer. It is sometimes known as Bow Creek Lighthouse.
1.1 miS
Park
Thames Barrier Park, London
29 min walk • The Thames Barrier Park is a 7-hectare park in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and is named after its location on the north side of the River Thames next to the Thames Barrier.
1.5 miNE
City hall
Newham Town Hall, London
38 min walk • Newham Town Hall, formerly East Ham Town Hall, is a municipal building in Barking Road, East Ham, London. The town hall, which is the headquarters of Newham London Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1 miN
Church
Our Lady of Compassion Church, London
26 min walk • Our Lady of Compassion Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Upton Park area of east London, dedicated to Our Lady of Compassion. Catholics in the area had previously worshipped at chapels attached to schools in the area until the church and its parish were both established in 1911.
1.2 miS
Park
Royal Wharf, London
31 min walk • Royal Wharf, on the former site of Minoco Wharf on the north bank of the River Thames, is a residential and commercial development in Newham, London located near the Thames Barrier, west of Thames Barrier Park, and close to both West Silvertown and Pontoon Dock DLR stations.
0.6 miE
Park
Beckton District Park, London
16 min walk • Beckton District Park is a public park in Beckton in the London Borough of Newham. Together with King George V Park, it forms Beckton District Park and Newham City Farm, a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to London Borough of Newham?

Nearby attractions include Beckton District Park, London (16 min walk), Memorial Community Church, London (16 min walk), Royal Victoria Square, London (19 min walk), Royal Victoria Dock Bridge, London (20 min walk).

How to get to London Borough of Newham by public transport?

The nearest stations to London Borough of Newham:

Bus

Colman Road • Lines: 262, 376, N551 (3 min walk)
Beckton School • Lines: 262, 376, N551 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Prince Regent Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (13 min walk)
Custom House for ExCel Platform 4 • Lines: Tg-B (16 min walk)

Train

Canning Town (28 min walk)

Metro

Canning Town • Lines: Jubilee (28 min walk)
Plaistow • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (32 min walk)

Ferry

North Greenwich Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb5 (37 min walk)