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Local Information

Below you will find useful information about the local area

Transport Links

Being close to the very centre of London there is every form of transport very close by. The links below are a guide to the services with links to websites where you will find the up to date information on services.

Transport for London:

Contact Transport for London (TfL) via their website. Alternatively, live information, for buses, trains, underground, DLR and more, can be found using the TFL App. Alternatively Google Maps displays up to the minute transport information.

 

Bus Stops

FTW is served by two convenient bus stops. East bound service (Free Trade Wharf) is found across the Highway directly opposite the building. The West bound service (stop LT) is to be found on the Highway between the Phase I and Listed Buildings. Both stops are served by D3 (day) and N551 (night) bus routes.

 

Trains

Contact National Rail via their website for nationwide rail services.

 

DLR

The nearest station is Limehouse station c.10 minute walk from Free Trade Wharf.

 

London Overground

The nearest stations are, Limehouse and Wapping.

 

London Underground

The underground network can be connected to via the DLR, Buses or Overground services above. Use the TFL website or App for real time information and suggested best routes for your journey.

Airports

​The nearest airport is London City.

Further afield there is Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stanstead.

Boats

​Thames Clippers  operates regular commuter services along the Thames. The nearest stop is Canary Wharf.

Road Transport

Taxis

Black cabs regularly pass the Free Trade Building and can be hailed directly from the street. Alternatively there are several booking apps that can be downloaded and used such as Uber, FreeNow amongst others. Black cabs can also be booked via websites such as this or the Gett app, amongst others!

 

Addison Lee is one of the biggest taxi/mini cab companies servicing London. Bookings can be made via their website, app or phone.

 

Alternatively, consider a car share service such as Zip Car or HiyaCar.

 

Road Charging

London has charging zones for Congestion and Emissions. Up to date information can be found on the relevant TfL website pages detailing the coverage, zones, charges and how to register and pay.

 

Car and Van Hire

London is extremely well served for car and van hire with all the major providers running fleets in the city. Many also offer drop-off services. There are also many Man and Van services in London. Many can be found using services such as AnyVan.

 

Petrol Stations

Several petrol stations can be located near by. Follow this link to open a Google Maps search.

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Restaurants and Bars

There are hundreds of places to eat and drink in London and many within walking distance or short journeys on London transport systems or taxis. Time Out London is an excellent source of ideas and suggestions. Alternatively Google will give plenty of suggestions and TripAdvisor has many reviews. Below are a small selection of local restaurants, pubs, bars and take-aways.

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And of course, all the well known food delivery services; Deliveroo, JustEat, Uber Eats, FoodHub etc, deliver to Free Trade Wharf and will often be seen in the evenings waiting at the concierge desk awaiting food collection from residents.

Restaurants

  • Riverview, New Crane Wharf – Chinese

  • Tayyab, 89 Fieldgate Street – Indian

  • New Thai Garden, 562 Commercial Road – Thai

  • Nakhon Thai, Waterfront Studios – Thai

  • La Figa, Mosaic Narrow Street – Italian

  • Zizzi, Westferry Circus Isle of Dogs – Italian

  • Wagamama, 45 Bank Street Isle of Dogs – Japanese

  • Byblos Harbour, 41 Millharbour Isle of Dogs – Lebanese

  • Rocket, Churchill Place Isle of Dogs – Mediterranean

  • Hazev, Discovery Dock West – Anatolian

  • Departure, 649-651, Commercial Road – Café, Art & Book Shop

  • The Yurt Cafe, The Yurt Café is a Social Enterprise run by The Royal Foundation of St Katharine. Mongolian tent cafe sourcing seasonal produce and presenting a range of live entertainment.

 

There are some benefits available to members of the Friends of St Katherine Docks group, including offers from some local restaurants.

Take-Aways
Pubs & Bars
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Sports and Leisure Facilities

King Edward Memorial Park

  • The park is located directly next door to Free Trade Wharf and offers tennis courts, an all weather football pitch, bowling green and a children’s play area as well as a bandstand and waterfront benches. The Park is wheelchair accessible throughout.

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Sports Centres

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Gyms and Spas

  • Residents have access to an on-site Leisure Centre, which includes a Gym, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna.

  • The area is served by many gyms and spas, both chain and smaller ventures. These include Fitness First, PureGym and Virgin Active amongst many!

 

There are also fitness-related offers available to members of the Friends of St Katharine Docks.

 

Swimming Pool

  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets, LBTH, has a commitment to provide five public swimming pools in the borough. Not all will be open simultaneously due to maintenance and upgrades. For details and up to date information view the LBTH Swimming page. Alternatively visit Be.Well which is run by and for LBTH to provide health and leisure facilities across the borough.

  • You can also visit Poolfinder for information on local pools including the private pool at Virgin Active.

 

Boating club

  • Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, Westferry Road Isle of Dogs, 020 7537 2626

  • Royal Foundation of St Katharine 

  • Founded by Queen Matilda in 1147 and with HM Queen Elizabeth II as our previous patron, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has served as a centre for worship, hospitality and service over many centuries. The Foundation is a five minute walk from FTW and has hundreds of interesting and varied events every year.

 

Cinemas and Theatres

  • There are numerous cinemas in the local area from large chains such as Cineworld and Odeon, or boutique cinemas such as Everyman or Genesis. And of course Leicester Square is easily reached for the latest big releases and the occasional red carpet premier!

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Library

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Parks

  • London is blessed with hundreds of parks large and small across the city. LBTH has details of all the parks within the local area including King Edward Memorial Park which is right next door. LBTH provides details and links regarding the latest redevelopment plans.

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City Farms

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Local Attractions

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Other Services

Trades

If you need a plumber, electrician, gas engineer, locksmith, cleaner, window cleaner, carpet cleaner, bathroom, kitchen installer or to hire a skip please ask at the Concierge desk or the Estate Manager.

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Follow this link for a list of contractors used and recommended by FTW residents. The list is a living document so feel free to recommend an inclusion or indeed let us know why a particular tradesperson should not be on the list.

 

Alternatively, there are various trade directories such as CheckaTrade, AirTasker or TrustaTrader amongst others!

 

Post Offices and Post Boxes

For accurate up to date information on the nearest post box, parcel box, post office and more,  go to the Royal Mail services page.Royal Mail and other parcel services will also collect from FTW and items can be left with the Concierge team for collection once arranged with the service provider.

 

Doctors and Dentists

For the nearest NHS GP Surgery, go to the NHS GP Surgeries page. And for NHS Dentists. There are also many private dentists in the local area which can be searched for via Google.

 

Chemists

The nearest Chemists/Pharmacies can be found here.

 

Recycling of Furniture and other items

There are numerous charities in the area that will collect and reuse good condition furniture and other household items. Here are a few

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Dry Cleaners

Nearest Dry Cleaners can be found here and Launderettes here.

There are also many dry cleaning and laundry services that will collect and deliver e.g. Limehouse Laundry who will collect and deliver via the concierge desk. 

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Nails & Beauty

Nearest Nail Salon can be found here

 

Hairdressing

Nearest hairdressers can be found here.​

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