Welcome to Wapping

Wapping is a historic district located in the East End of London, situated on the north bank of the River Thames. The area was once a bustling port and a hub for the shipping industry, but today it is a thriving residential and commercial district. Wapping is known for its picturesque cobbled streets, historic warehouses, and charming pubs and restaurants. The area is also home to some of London's most iconic landmarks, including the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

One of the most notable features of Wapping is its rich maritime history. The area was once a major port for the shipping industry, and many of the historic warehouses and buildings that line the riverfront date back to this time. Today, these buildings have been converted into luxury apartments, offices, and restaurants, but they still retain much of their original charm and character. Visitors to Wapping can take a stroll along the riverfront and admire the historic architecture, or explore the many museums and galleries that showcase the area's maritime heritage.

Wapping is also a popular destination for foodies and culture lovers. The area is home to a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and bars, serving up everything from traditional British pub fare to international cuisine. Visitors can also explore the many art galleries and cultural institutions that call Wapping home, including the Whitechapel Gallery and the Museum of London Docklands. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning riverfront location, Wapping is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Greater London.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 2.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters London Docks C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Figueiredo	Garnet Street Wapping Wapping Greater London E1W 3QT 02074883050 School Website
Albion Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms K Bardouille	Albion Street Southwark London Greater London SE16 7JD 02072373738 School Website
Hermitage Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sophie Alcock	Vaughan Way Tower Hamlets London Greater London E1W 2PT 02077021037 School Website
Blue Gate Fields Infants School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Catherine Jones	King David Lane Stepney Stepney Greater London E1 0EH 02077903611 School Website
Blue Gate Fields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Sian Acreman	King David Lane Wapping Wapping Greater London E1 0EH 02077903616 School Website
Riverside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Lewis	Janeway Street Southwark London Greater London SE16 4PS 02072373227 School Website
Peter Hills With St Marys And St Pauls C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pia Longman	2 Beatson Walk Rotherhithe Rotherhithe Greater London SE16 5ED 02072372654 School Website
Bigland Green Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Dr Abdul-Hayee Murshad	Bigland Street Wapping Wapping Greater London E1 2ND 02077027088 School Website
Jamiatul Ummah School Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Nojarul Islam	56 Bigland Street Shadwell London E1 2ND 2077907878 School Website
St Michaels Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Felicity Corcoran	Llewellyn Street Bermondsey Bermondsey Greater London SE16 4UN 02072376432 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wapping Wapping High Street, Wapping, Greater London, E1W 3PA 0.01 Miles

Rotherhithe Brunel Road, Rotherhithe, Greater London, SE16 4LF 0.22 Miles

Shadwell Cable Street, Shadwell, Greater London, E1 2QF 0.48 Miles

Canada Water Deal Porter Way, Canada Water, Greater London, SE16 2YS 0.56 Miles

Surrey Quays Lower Road, Rotherhithe, Greater London, SE16 2UF 0.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Cars 020 7488 4488 99 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London, E1W 2RW 0.15 Miles
Fletcher Chauffeur Services 0845 370 3370 62 Spirit Quay, London, Greater London, E1W 2UT 0.40 Miles
Airport Gold 020 7237 3990 Unit 39 City Business Centre, London, Greater London, SE16 2XB 0.42 Miles
B And Y Minicab 020 7480 7000 1 Christian Street, London, Greater London, E1 1SE 0.60 Miles
Capital One Chauffeur Services 020 7790 9300 Suite 8, London, Greater London, E1W 3HR 0.61 Miles
Link Shapla Cars Ltd 020 7790 7788 Unit 9, London, Greater London, E1W 3HB 0.66 Miles
City Carriages Executive 020 7790 9400 566 Cable Street, London, Greater London, E1W 3HB 0.66 Miles
London Cars 020 7791 0007 566 Cable Street, London, Greater London, E1W 3HB 0.66 Miles
Lime Cars 020 7791 5111 566 Cable Street, London, Greater London, E1W 3HB 0.66 Miles
Cat Cars 020 7791 5353 566 Cable Street, London, Greater London, E1W 3HB 0.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wapping High Street / Clave Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wapping High Street Bb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
52 Wapping Lane (L) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Garnet Street (L) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Garnet Street (R) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wapping High Street O/S Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
St.Mary Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Albion Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Salter Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
18 Paradise Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Highway /Artichoke Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lower Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Watney Street (R) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Watney Street (L) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Glamis Road / Cable Street (R) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tower Network Pcn Hub 020 74819376	Wapping Group Practice 22 Wapping Ln, London E1W 2RL
The Wapping Group Practice 020 74819376	The Wapping Health Centre 22 Wapping Lane London E1W 2RL
Albion Street Group Practice 020 30497148	The Albion Street Hth Ctr 87 Albion Street Rotherhithe London SE16 7JX
St. Katherine's Dock Practice 020 74883653	12-14 Nightingale House 50 Thomas More Street London E1W 1UA
Cable Street	445 Cable Street Shadwell Whitechapel London E1W 3DP

Local Stores

St Kathrines
77-101 The Highway
London
Greater London
E1W 2BN
02077 022322
Store Website
0.50 miles

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SPAR - Museum Service Station
Museum Service Station
319 Cambridge Heath Road
London
E2 9LH
02037309628
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Surrey Quays
156 Lower Road London SE16 2UG 020 7237 1881 surrey.quays@medivet.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
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The London Cat Clinic
82 - 86 Spa Road Bermondsey London SE16 3QT 0203 740 1112 hello@thelondoncatclinic.co.uk Website 0.95 miles
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.
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A dedicated night team is on-site for emergencies and inpatients overnight.

Medivet Southwark
79 Grange Road London SE1 3BW 020 7232 2637 southwark@medivet.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Companion Care (Old Kent Road) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Cantium Retail Park Old Kent Road London SE1 5BA 1.48 miles


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Goddard Veterinary Group Mile End
47 Burdett Road Mile End London E3 4TN 020 8981 5535 mileend@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.58 miles
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Poplar Vets
20 Morris Road Poplar London E14 6FF 0207 515 2505 poplarvets@gmail.com Website 1.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Urban Canalside In East London
Great Walk Along The Canal To Victoria Park Carr St London Lancashire E14 7FD 1.11 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

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Victoria Park
A Short, Circular Walk In London's Victoria Park. The City's Oldest Public Park Is A Broad Green Space For You And Your Dog To Enjoy. Lancashire E9 7DE 2.11 miles Heading East Out Of London.

Haggerston Park Hackney
Nice Park To Take The Dog On A Stroll Round, Situated In Hackney. Hackney City Farm In Located Next To The Park. Pleasant Walks Through Shaded Areas Wooded Areas And Open Grass Parks. Not Sure How Easy It Would Be To Park Around Here. There Were Several Entrances, And A Playground Inside For Kids. Quite A Few Other Dog Walkers. Queensbridge Rd Lancashire 2.12 miles

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Regents Canal
Very Lovely For London Walk However Can Get Busy During Rush Hour With Bikes So Best Avoid These Times. I Say Early Morning Or Mid Afternoon. Regent'S Canal Lancashire 2.83 miles

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Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 3.03 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 3.15 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Weather Forecast

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