Wapping Area Guide
A locals' guide to Wapping
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What locals say about Wapping
“There is a lot of new building and the price are good and you can have your flat with view river.”
Maroua
“Living 2 mins walk from the Wapping project.”
Oliver Taylor-Griffiths
Activities near Wapping
Tgt: Sorry Girls (ca) / Adaer / Glass Eel
TGT Presents: Sorry Girls (CA) Montreal’s fever dream pop duo, Sorry Girls, returns with their upcoming third album out via Arbutus Records. Their eccentric blend of nostalgic 70s power ballads and 80s kitsch breaks through new thresholds, dismantling futile illusions to brave the cold and ask what lies ahead. Since forming in 2015, Heather Foster Kirkpatrick and Dylan Konrad Obront have been creating their own brand of lush pleasure seeking synth-pop. With a knack for matching personal lyrics with an off-kilter sound, their Lynchian world is free and uncanny. Everything seems familiar, a tune lapping an old dreamscape, and yet something is slightly off. With support from Adaer and Glass Eel \-- £2 off our pizza with this ticket! Presented by The George Tavern This is an 18+ eventRead more
D.o.d
D.O.D returns after selling out shows all over London for a late night take over at Onyx at E1. Presented by Broadwick Live. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Buttmitzvah: Purim Party!
On April 5 2025, London's queer, smoked salmon flavoured simcha takes over the gorgeous, thickly carpeted Troxy for a wild, late night party. A Purim extravaganza means delicious treats and the most extravagant fancy dress you can muster. Think Jewish Halloween. Do what you can to get tickets, they'll go like fresh challahs at 11am on a Friday in Hendon. This ticket includes a 12% booking fee + a £1.50 restoration levy, and a 2% handling fee on top. Presented by Buttmitzvah. This is an 18+ event.Read more
The Koala Who Could
An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change – whether we like it or not. “In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free…A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree”. Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends the wombats and kangaroos as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new!” Based on the multi-million copy selling book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field published by Hachette Children’s Group, this brand-new adaptation for stage is directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog & Friends), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer.Read more
HMS Belfast Tickets
The Flag Deck offers unmatched sights of downtown London. Explore every nook and cranny of this historic vessel and feel like you're traveling back in time! Ascend the 9 spectacular decks on the HMS Belfast. Access to the HMS Belfast. Multi-language audio guide. Give the gift of unlimited variety for events on Fever! Check out the Fever Gift Cards here. It is suggested that individuals wear comfortable footwear when visiting. Children 4 and under access free. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Beefmince
BEEFMINCE is back at the epic Steel Yard! Our launch event was so huge we’ve made a few changes to make our parties there even better. We know you’re a thirsty lot so: Head Upstairs & Bar - We’re opening the bar in the Head Upstairs’ space from opening until 2am. Then it lights off for IFKYK’ Pop Up Bar - The BEEF ROOM now has a pop up bar at the back of the room for quick serve tins and things. Plus more bar staff on the other two bars! Bear Boarding - We’re staggering ticket times to help get you through the venue easier, and on the dance floor quicker! Mince early doors - We’re opening the MINCE ROOM slightly earlier for those who are keen to get cracking. 10:30pm entry tickets are for you! BEEFMINCE at The Steel Yard Presents - London’s Biggest Bear Night - BEEF ROOM - House & Techno - MINCE ROOM - Pop & Dance - Head Upstairs - Bar & More from 2am - \+ 2 Extra Bars - Zone 1 Central London DJ line up beef room - Pagano - Chris Brogan - Silverhook mince room - Cactushead - Ross Jones - Phil Marriott Men Only (inc Trans Men) ID Required More info & FAQs at BEEFMINCE.COM Presented by BEEFMINCE. This is an 18+ Men Only eventRead more
Soul on Wax free daytime party
Abi Clarke & JP return for some more soulful spins at the Horse & Groom ! As always FREE entry all day with a smile
About Wapping
Wapping is a place in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which forms part of the Docklands to the east of the City of London. It is situated between the north bank of the River Thames and the ancient thoroughfare simply called The Highway. Wapping's proximity to the river has given it a strong maritime character, which it retains through its riverside public houses and steps, such as the Prospect of Whitby and Wapping Stairs. Many of the original buildings were demolished during the construction of the London Docks and Wapping was further seriously damaged during the Blitz. As the London Docklands declined after the Second World War, the area became run down, with the great warehouses left empty. The area's fortunes were transformed during the 1980s by the London Docklands Development Corporation when the warehouses started to be converted into luxury flats.
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