Canning Town is a solid working-class district but is fast becoming an up and coming area of East London. Situated north of the Royal Victoria Dock and east of the River Lea.
Take a peek at the top ten things to do in Canning Town:
Climb the O2
Take a look at the amazing panoramic views over London from the top of the O2. This is a 1.5-hour adventure at the top of this famous entertainment venue. You will be equipped with a climb suit, boots, harness and latch. Then, follow your adventure guide to the apex of the building.
Museum of London’s Docklands
Here you will discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries. Including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids and Sailortown, a re-creation of the 19th century riverside. There’s also Wapping and Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Emirates Air Line cable car and Thames River cruise ticket
This is perfect for families and allows you to cruise around the capital with a full-day River Roamer ticket, passing iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.
Thames Hop-On Hop-Off River Cruise
A great way to see London at your own pace is this hop-on cruise on the Thames River, a great way to explore London at your leisure. It is 0.9 miles from Canning Town and you can embark at one of four central London piers located in Westminster, Waterloo, Tower Bridge, and Greenwich.
River Thames Evening Sightseeing Cruise
Enjoy London at night with a two-hour evening cruise along the historic River Thames! Aboard the glass-encased boat, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk, including the Shard, Big Ben and the Cutty Sark ship.
London Kayak Company (1.6 miles from Canning Town)
The London Kayak Company is a Kayak Touring company on the Tidal Thames. It is located next to the river on the Greenwich Peninsula and delivers trips in both directions from the centre of Maritime Greenwich all the way to Battersea.
Canary Warf Ice Rink (0.7 miles from Canning Town)
This is London’s longest-running seasonal ice rink. This year new features include an amazing 40 square metre screen which will provide an ever-changing striking visual backdrop for skaters.
New Docklands Steam Baths (0.6 miles from Canning Town)
Good old steam baths with an excellent variety of steam and range of temperatures with about 5 different steam rooms and a really good sauna.
Mudchute Park & Farm (1.5 miles from Canning Town)
If you love the magic and mystical side of London—this is the tour for you! Learn all about the secrets of the infamous banker J.P. Morgan, check out the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor’s occult pyramid in a graveyard, walk through a tunnel under the Thames (over 117 years old) and see sites of ritual magic.
Arcelor Mittal Orbit (1.7 miles from Canning Town)
The Arcelor Mittal Orbit is the world’s longest, tallest, and fastest tunnel slide. You will take high-speed elevators to two viewing galleries, where you will see iconic London landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and Canary Wharf. Then, feel your adrenaline levels surge as you plummet down a 583-foot descent that winds around Sir Anish Kapoor’s Olympic sculpture 12 times.
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