Canary Wharf is a major business district located in Tower Hamlets in central London. It is the latest leisure destination with numerous cinemas, restaurants, cafes and gardens. Also, there is enormous music, art, theatre, dance, art and fashion here. Canary Wharf exemplifies the spirit of London. There are as many as 300 shops, bars, cafes and restaurants to enliven the neighbourhood of Canary Wharf.

The neighbourhood is well connected and easily accessible. The rail, road and airport links are nearby, thereby making travel convenient. Canary Wharf Station is the nearby underground station.

Let us look at some of the most popular places in Canary Wharf that you must see during your visit to London.

Traffic Light Tree

One of the most famous areas in Canary Wharf is Traffic Light Tree. It was created by Pierre Vivant and comprises 75 traffic lights. It is said that the tree portrays the eagerness, keenness and impatience of Canary Wharf.

Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London Docklands, earlier known as Museum in Docklands is a museum on the Isle of Dogs, east London. It tells  the history of London’s iconic River Thames and the growth of Docklands.

This museum is part of the Museum of London together funded by the City of London Corporation and the Greater London Authority.

One Canada Square

Located at the heart of Canary Wharf, One Canada Square was once the tallest building in the United Kingdom (a title it held from 1991 until 2012 when The Shard rose above it). 235-metre in height, it is topped by a flashing aircraft-warning light and is visible from almost any high vantage point in Greater London.

It is home to various international companies and numerous major national newspapers. It has become the symbol of the regeneration of London’s Docklands. Check this for its grandeur of the architecture and the stunning marble-clad lobby.

Centaur

It is a popular and attractive monument located in Canary Wharf at Montgomery Square. The attraction depicts the figure of a horse with a male torso and was created by sculptor Igor Mitoraj.

Canada Square Park and Canary Wharf Ice Rink are other famous attractions you should check out when you are here. There is an extensive range of hotels and serviced apartments in Canary Wharf. You can choose as per your preferences and explore this popular area.