Make this the summer you decide to do something different… follow the river out of central London to discover a whole new world, courtesy of the DLR
Londoners have a terrible habit of being a bit obsessed with travel. ‘I had to wait 10 minutes for a bus’ is a regular opening statement we greet friends with on an evening out. Our other obsession is finding something new in the city we live and work in, somewhere we can take mates to or entertain the family with next weekend…
To those who aren’t in the know, Greenwich and Docklands probably seem worlds apart – one full of tradition, quaint markets and arty galleries, the other a hive of business and designer shops. But these two worlds come together so easily when you explore by DLR.
Get from the riverside delights and rich heritage of the Tower of London to Canary Wharf’s relaxing piazzas and tempting shopping malls in just 12 minutes. From either Canary Wharf or West India Quay DLR (the better option at weekends or when coming from Stratford) you’re less than five minutes away from Museum of London Docklands, one of London’s most beautiful and fascinating treasures, set in a former sugar warehouse. From here you are just over 10 minutes away from Greenwich with its parks, bars, stalls and iconic museums, and if you climb up to the Observatory you’ll feel you can almost touch the stars, too.
Let this guide inspire you to find a new day out, a fresh idea for a special evening, or simply a smart way to zip around by DLR. Enjoy!
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