Welcome to Docklands

Docklands is a vibrant and bustling area located in Greater London. It is situated on the east side of the city and is known for its rich history and modern developments. The area was once a major port and industrial hub, but it has since been transformed into a thriving business and residential district. Docklands is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in London, including the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf, and the ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

One of the most notable features of Docklands is its impressive skyline. The area is home to some of the tallest buildings in London, including the One Canada Square tower, which stands at 235 meters tall. The skyline is particularly impressive at night when the buildings are illuminated, creating a stunning visual display. Docklands is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Thames Barrier Park, which offers stunning views of the River Thames.

Docklands is a hub of activity, with a wide range of attractions and activities to suit all interests. The area is home to a number of museums, including the Museum of London Docklands, which explores the history of the area. There are also a number of shopping centers, restaurants, and bars, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Whether you are looking for a cultural experience or a night out on the town, Docklands has something to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Doherty	Gomm Road Southwark Lower Roadrotherhithe London Greater London SE16 2TY 02072374036 School Website
Southwark Park School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Carl Vernalls	383 Southwark Park Road Southwark London Greater London SE16 2JH 02073944000 School Website
Cavendish School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Craggs	Lady Gomm House 58 Hawkstone Road London SE16 2PA 2073940088 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
Rotherhithe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Galiema Amien-Cloete	Rotherhithe New Road Southwark London Greater London SE16 2PL 02072371586 School Website
Compass School Southwark Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Marcus Huntley	Drummond Road Bermondsey SE16 2BT 02035426506 School Website
Alfred Salter Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Eleanor Prestage	Quebec Way Rotherhithe Rotherhithe Greater London SE16 7LP 02072523676 School Website
Galleywall Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Parbhu	Galleywall Primary Galleywall Road London SE16 3PB 2072523494 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
St Johns Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Janice Babb	St Elmo's Road Southwark London Greater London SE16 6SD 02072521859 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canada Water Deal Porter Way, Canada Water, Greater London, SE16 2YS 0.11 Miles

Surrey Quays Lower Road, Rotherhithe, Greater London, SE16 2UF 0.33 Miles

Rotherhithe Brunel Road, Rotherhithe, Greater London, SE16 4LF 0.39 Miles

Wapping Wapping High Street, Wapping, Greater London, E1W 3PA 0.59 Miles

South Bermondsey Ilderton Road, Bermondsey, Greater London, SE16 3JB 0.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Gold 020 7237 3990 Unit 39 City Business Centre, London, Greater London, SE16 2XB 0.17 Miles
Star Cars 020 7231 1007 393 Southwark Park Road, London, Greater London, SE16 2JH 0.32 Miles
Up Town Car Ltd 020 7237 5555 128 Lower Rd, London, Greater London, SE16 2UG 0.32 Miles
Quayside Car Service 020 7252 3252 128 Lower Road, London, Greater London, SE16 2UG 0.32 Miles
Nimbus Executive Cars 020 7232 1333 Tower Bridge Business Complex, London, Greater London, SE16 4DG 0.45 Miles
Downtown Car Services Ltd 020 7237 2626 Block K Unit 304-305, London, Greater London, SE16 4DG 0.45 Miles
Brookes London Chauffeur Hire 0870 770 8798 Unit K, London, Greater London, SE16 4DG 0.45 Miles
Blue Anchor Radio Cars 020 7237 8686 270 Southwark Park Road, London, Greater London, SE16 3RN 0.49 Miles
Royal Taxis 020 7252 3422 297A Southwark Park Road, London, Greater London, SE16 3TP 0.49 Miles
Elite Cars 020 7488 4488 99 Wapping Lane, London, Greater London, E1W 2RW 0.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Road / West Gate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Lower Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
St.Mary Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Southwark Park Road / Glebe House 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
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (R) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (L) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
142 Lower Road Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
201 Rotherhithe New Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Rotherhithe New 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
Drummond Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Southwark Park Road / Galleywall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
158 Jamaica Road Mspo (R) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Galleywall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park Medical Centre 020 72322243	Park Medical Centre 57 Hawkstone Road London SE16 2PE
Albion Street Group Practice 020 30497148	The Albion Street Hth Ctr 87 Albion Street Rotherhithe London SE16 7JX
The Wapping Group Practice 020 74819376	The Wapping Health Centre 22 Wapping Lane London E1W 2RL
Tower Network Pcn Hub 020 74819376	Wapping Group Practice 22 Wapping Ln, London E1W 2RL
Qhs Gp Care Home Service 020 30497249	Spa Medical Centre 50 Old Jamaica Road London SE16 4BL

Local Stores

Spa Road
150 Spa Road
Bermondsey
Greater London
SE16 4AU
02070 649216
Store Website
0.63 miles

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SPAR - Chrisp Street Market
12-14 Vesey Path
Chrisp Street Market
E14 6AQ
Store Website
2.0 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 0.36 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 0.85 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 0.99 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 1.04 miles


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New Cross Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Philippa And George Adams Centre
6 Amersham Vale New Cross London SE14 6LD 020 8691 0577 Website 1.65 miles

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Medivet New Crossjohn Hankinson Vets
9 Shardeloes Road New Cross London SE14 6NZ 020 8692 3030 new.cross@medivet.co.uk Website 1.83 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 1.48 miles Dlr To Limehouse Or Park At Bottom End Of Carr St To Join Canal Path

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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 2.48 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 2.60 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

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 2.64 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 2.70 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 3.33 miles

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