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Breathtaking views over east London.
Submitted by Amelia
A little known gem, the Sunborn is a fully functioning hotel held on a yacht next to the ExCel centre. You can go here just for the bar, as well as the half price buffet breakfast at the weekend too!
Submitted by Simon
There are exhibitions held here all the time - most recently ComicCon. It was also the venue for many of the events during the 2012 Olympics.
Submitted by Simon
The most fun you can have with a pair of trainers, never mind the mad dashing through colour stations where you're attacked with sachets of dye. There's also a music festival of colour! Run or Dye takes place not only in London, but all around the country and world.
Submitted by Kayleigh
A really good day out scaling the roof of the O2. Once at the top you can see across East London and you are directly in the flight path for City Airport, with the chance to take some good pictures of the landscape!
Submitted by Hollie
The best food at this little hidden gem in London! Great for occasions and loads of specials - the seafood is the best thing they do.
Submitted by Olivia
Best Saturday lunch offer!
Submitted by Rosie
A lovely riverside tavern hidden on the east side of the Isle with excellent food. The best place for a Sunday roast in East London and a good selection of real ales too.
Submitted by Dominic
Poplar's vibrant pedestrianised market and one of a few places in London where you can buy a baguette and then a mop in under a minute!
Submitted by Grace
The perfect place to go to relieve stress after work. It has an amazing free weights room and a cafe serving healthy juices and shakes made from a choice of protein brands.
Submitted by Gerald
If you're cooking up a seafood dinner, this is the place to go to pick up high-quality and reasonably priced fish - way better than the supermarket.
Submitted by Michael
Not just a terminal for Crossrail, but a mecca for restaurants and shopping. There is also a lovely relaxing winter garden.
Submitted by Dominic
Whether it's a music event, car exhibition or watching a top sporting match on one of the big screens, sit back and grab a drink in the heart of Canary Wharf.
Submitted by Dominic
Shop 'til you drop in the two underground shopping malls. Indulge in high-end brands and boutiques and spend that hard-earned cash in style.
Submitted by Dominic
Delicious breakfasts throughout the day. An excellent place to meet up with friends at the weekend.
Submitted by Olivia
Why not explore the nearby areas of Royal Docks, North Greenwich, Poplar, West Ham, Plaistow, Upton Park, Canary Wharf, Upton, Isle Of Dogs and Bow
Did you know?
"Built in 1864, Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse is London's last surviving lighthouse, but sadly it no longer serves its original purpose. It is now used as space for art projects."
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Canning town is somewhat overlooked by most buyers, but it has some of the best transport links in London, DLR, Jubilee Line, CrossRail (soon) the Emirates Airline and City Airport - so for access to London it offers excellent value to potential property buyers. And with the new high street, shops, facilities and general improvements (including London City Island.) With a lot of new houses and flats, this can only bring more retail and business to the area, so it's a place to keep an eye on. Zone 2/3 and on the night service, buses to everywhere and the Excel is nearby too so it's a bustling place when any exhibitions are on too. I have also heard that the new properties at Royal Gateway are aiming to become a Borough Market of East London - that would be amazing...
Mark
The underground and DLR station is nearby. Also the entire Dockland area starts from here; Holiday Inn, Excel Centre, Cable car, City Airport all are nearby. Co-operative to McDonalds all are here.
Sheikh
Canning Town has great transport links, it is on the Jubilee line and takes 2 minutes to get to the O2; 5 minutes to get to Canary Wharf and 20 minutes to Green Park in the West End. It also has DLR stations which makes it easy to get to City Airport, Bank and Tower Hill. There is a new DLR route that will connect Canning Town with Stratford City Westfield shopping centre, right next to the Olympic Park; and Stratford International Eurostar station, that will open in August 2011. There will even be a Crossrail Station in Custom House in 2018. It is just a quick stroll down to the lovely and picturesque Royal Docks, where the Excel Centre is located, there are also some nice pubs, restaurants and wine bars, and is a lovely area to walk around. Some large areas of Canning Town are currently being regenerated. Over the next couple of years there will be a new town centre built opposite the station and new shops and a street market on Barking Road. The developments, which you can see as you wander around the town, will also include new housing; office space; retail, including a new Morrisons supermarket and leisure amenities. I have lived here for about 7 years and have seen the place improve dramatically, there is a diverse population and most people are very friendly. I can't wait for the new regeneration to be completed for it to become a really great area to live in.
Nick
Canning Town is an area of east London. It is part of the London Borough of Newham and is situated in the area of the former London docks on the north side of the River Thames.
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