Out and About in London Docklands
What to during your visit
The Isle
of Dogs and Docklands have many facilities and
attractions to cater for your stay on the ship. A list
of facilities is outlined below.
The Cutty Sark - http://www.cuttysark.org.uk
"The Worlds Last Tea Clipper".
National Maritime Museum - http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
Museum in Docklands - http://www.museumindocklands.org.uk
The story of London, river, port and people.
Tower Bridge - http://www.towerbridge.org.uk
The most recognisable Victorian bridge in London.
HMS Belfast - http://hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk/
An historic World War 2 Cruiser, moored on the River Thames.
The Tower of London - http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/
The home of the Crown Jewels.
SS Robin - http://www.ssrobin.com/
An Historic Steamship, Learning Centre and Gallery.
trinity Buoy Wharf - http://www.trinitybuoywharf.com/
Historic Thames Lighthouse, now a site for artistic and cultural activities.
Museum of Childhood - http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
The V&A Museum of Childhood aims to encourage everyone to explore the themes of childhood past and present.
The Thames Path - http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/ThamesPath/
The Thames Path follows England's best known river for 184 miles through the City of London.
The Thames Barrier - http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/thames/
The Thames Flood Defence Barrier.
London City Airport - http://www.londoncityairport.com/
For domestic and European flights. LCY also holds fun days.
Mudchute Park and Farm - http://www.mudchute.org/
Park, Nature Reserve, Education Centre, Equestrian Centre, Cafe, Shop and City Farm.
Millwall Park
The closest park to DSP.
Island Gardens
Island Gardens, a park on the river with a foot tunnel to Greenwich.
Greenwich Park - http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/greenwich_park/index.cfm
Royal Park next to the Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory.
The Royal Observatory - http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk/
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
Mile End Climbing Wall - http://www.mileendwall.org.uk/
Local climbing centre a short ride from DSP.
Tiller Leisure Centre
Local Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool.
The O2 - http://www.theo2.co.uk
The O2 entertainment venue in North Greenwich, formally the Millennium Dome.
CineWorld Cinemas - http://www.cineworld.co.uk
Cinema at West India Quay.
Hollywood Bowl - http://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/
Bowling Ally's at Beckton and Surrey Quays.
Transport for London - River Cruises - http://www.tfl.gov.uk
Transport for London - River Cruises.
Asda - http://www.asda.co.uk
The closest supermarket to DSP.
Centre of the Cell - http://www.centreofthecell.org
Cell biology and medical research come to life inside real laboratories.
