Opened in 1828 beside the Tower of London, these docks handled luxury goods including ivory, spices and marble. Designed by Thomas Telford, they required demolishing 1,250 houses and the medieval St Katharine's Hospital. Badly bombed in WWII, they became London's first regenerated docks in the 1970s. Now a prestigious marina with restaurants and historic ships, they remain remarkably atmospheric and beautifully preserved.

This elegant waterway, part of the Hermitage Basin development, preserves the line of former London Docks basins opened in 1805. Surrounded by converted warehouses and modern apartments, the canal offers pleasant walks through Wapping's regenerated heart. The Grade I listed dock structures nearby include original entrance locks, demonstrating how thoughtful development can retain and celebrate historic dock infrastructure whilst creating contemporary living spaces.

Built in 1811-1814 to handle tobacco and wine imports, this Grade I listed warehouse features stunning cast-iron columns, vaulted cellars and original timber beams. Designed by Daniel Asher Alexander, it could store 24,000 hogsheads of tobacco. Now hosting events, markets and businesses, the magnificent structure showcases Georgian warehouse architecture at its finest, demonstrating London Docks' former grandeur.

 This atmospheric narrow street follows the Thames, lined with converted warehouses that once stored goods from across the Empire. Cobbled sections, overhead gantries and original dock infrastructure create exceptional historical character. Former warehouses now house luxury apartments, whilst historic pubs like the Town of Ramsgate maintain maritime connections. It's a remarkable example of sensitive docklands conversion preserving Victorian industrial architecture.

 Dating from 1520, this is London's oldest riverside tavern, originally called the Devil's Tavern due to its rough clientele. Famous patrons included Samuel Pepys and Charles Dickens, whilst smugglers and river pirates frequented its shadowy corners. The stone-flagged bar and riverside terrace offer atmospheric views, maintaining authentic character amidst Wapping's gentrification and providing tangible links to riverside history.

 Opened in 1828 as part of London Docks, this basin once received ships carrying luxury goods like wine, ivory and spices. Now an outdoor activity centre, it offers canoeing, sailing and climbing within the historic dock walls. The Grade I listed entrance locks remain impressive, whilst the basin demonstrates creative reuse of Victorian dock infrastructure for recreation and education.

 Created in 1922 as a memorial to King Edward VII, this riverside park occupies former wharf land. The park offers excellent Thames views and rare green space in densely built Shadwell. Since 2018, it's been impacted by Thames Tideway Tunnel construction, but remains a valued community resource with children's play areas, demonstrating successful conversion of industrial riverside to public amenity.

The Regent's Canal's 8.6-mile journey from Little Venice culminates here at Limehouse Basin, where canal meets the tidal Thames. Opened in 1820, this junction was vital for moving goods into London's docks. The distinctive canal lock still operates, allowing boats to navigate the tidal difference. It's a fascinating spot to watch waterway engineering in action.

 This modern marina occupies the site of Regent's Canal Dock, opened in 1820 as a crucial link between the Thames and canal network. Once bustling with cargo barges transferring goods, it now provides peaceful moorings for leisure boats. The basin offers pleasant waterside walks with views towards Canary Wharf, showcasing the area's transformation from working waterway to residential haven.

 The National Trail follows the Thames through Docklands, offering continuous waterside walking with ever-changing river and development perspectives. Connecting Canary Wharf to Greenwich downstream and Limehouse upstream, it passes former wharves, modern developments and historic pubs. Ideal for appreciating London's riverside transformation over centuries, the path showcases where maritime commerce once dominated and regeneration now thrives.

Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, adjacent to the Tower of London, known for its twin towers and roadway that lifts to permit shipping traffic. It’s a symbolic London landmark and includes exhibition spaces within its towers.

The Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. Over the centuries, it has served as a royal palace, prison, treasury, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, it houses the Crown Jewels and is famously guarded by the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters)

The Shard is a striking modern skyscraper on the South Bank near London Bridge and London Bridge station. As Western Europe’s tallest building, it hosts offices, restaurants, a hotel, and observation decks offering expansive views over London.