London - Docklands
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To the east of the City lies the largest redevelopment area in London, the disused "upstream" docks of Wapping, Limehouse and Poplar, Surrey Docks, Isle of Dogs and Royal Docks. Until the 1960s the Docks formed the economic "heart" of Britain, handling cargo from all over the world, but soon lost their status when port facilities were moved further down the Thames.
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Several large commercial institutions have moved into the area, such as newspapers and banks. The original dream for this area that began in the 1980s has finally become a reality.
Address:
London Docklands Visitor Centre, 3 Limeharbour
Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TJ, England
Isle of Dogs, London E14 9TJ, England
Hours:
8:30am-6pm; Sun: 9:30am-5pm; Sat: 9:30am-5pm
Always closed on: Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Guided tours of Docklands are available from the Visitor Centre, focusing both on the history and future of the area.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit: Docklands Light Railway, London Buses, River Services.
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