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GUIDE TOSTRATFORD,DOCKLANDS&GREENWICH

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4 EXPLORE BY DLRYour key to east and south-east London

6 QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARKThe Olympic legacy: a new park and community

8 STRATFORDBeyond Westfield there’s a vibrant cultural life

10 ROYAL DOCKSLondon’s historic docks are a new leisure hub

11 THE CRYSTALA stunning new building dedicated to future living

12 GREENWICHGreat architecture, markets, museums and pubs

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Our annual guide to exploring east and south-eastLondon by Docklands Light Railway is alwaysrefreshing to write, because the area we’re looking

at is constantly evolving.In 2012 the arrival of the UK’s first urban cable car and an

event you might just remember – called the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games – added to east London’salready rich array of cultural and leisure offerings.

For 2013, the state-of-the-art exhibition centre The Crystalat Royal Victoria Dock, one of the planet’s greenestbuildings, comes into its own with an exploration of how ourworld’s cities might grow in sustainable ways in the future,while Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is quickly turningLondon’s newest postcode, E20, into a whole newdestination for gig-goers, sports fans and families.

New, too, for 2013, are downloadable podcasts that offera narrated tour of the area as you travel by DLR (find outmore on our back page). Following an eastward expansion of London’s public bike share scheme, Barclays Cycle Hire,you can step off many DLR trains, or disembark from a riverboat, and go even further on two wheels.

Whether you live in this part of London or you’re looking for somewhere new to go for an evening out or a weekendjaunt, we’ve hand-picked the best of what’s on offer, fromStratford to Greenwich, via Canary Wharf and West IndiaQuay, the modern docks and the river. Green spaces andmuseums, markets and fashion malls, clubs and concerthalls, bars and restaurants – you can find them all in thisguide, then discover for yourself just how easy they are to get to by Docklands Light Railway.

CONTENTS

15 WEST INDIA QUAYThe perfect spot for waterside relaxation

16 MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDSLondon’s river and maritime history comes alive

18 CANARY WHARFCome for the shopping, stay for the entertainment

22 BICYCLE, RIVER AND AIRCarry on exploring when you get off the DLR

26 EVENTSArt, music, theatre, exhibitions and festivals

31 HOW TO GET HEREDirections to all the main destinations

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MUSEUM OF LONDONDOCKLANDSTravel through centuries of riversidelife at this museum housed in amagnificent Georgian docksidewarehouse. From the Mudlarks playarea and free activities for families tothought-provoking galleries, walks,talks and evening events for adults,there is something for everyone.

EXPLORE BY DLRWith stations as little as one to three minutes apart, the DLRis the quickest and easiest way to get from the central tubeinterchanges to destinations all over east and south-eastLondon – Tower Gateway to Cutty Sark in about 21 minutes,Stratford to Royal Victoria for the Emirates Air Line in lessthan 10 minutes, and Bank to Canary Wharf in 11 minutes.

WEST INDIA QUAYThis relaxed quayside setting offersshops, entertainment and a rare chanceto enjoy alfresco terrace drinking anddining in London – and it’s just a coupleof minutes’ walk across a footbridgefrom bustling Canary Wharf.

CANARY WHARFThe capital’s buzzing business hubdoesn’t switch off at 5pm; it becomes a great destination for after-hoursculture and relaxation, five-star diningand fashion shopping, comedy nightsand live music –plus green spaces andspecially commissioned outdoor art.

STRATFORDAs Queen Elizabeth Olympic Parkblossoms into a new destination ineast London for living and leisure,Stratford town centre steps up to theplate, with Westfield Stratford City,the biggest urban shopping mall inEurope, and a cultural quarter thatincludes some of the most innovativeperformance spaces in London.

GREENWICHWith a rich maritime, scientific, architectural androyal heritage, Greenwich isn’t short on history.But the lively market, The O2 and a vibrant artsand bars scene also make it one of London’smost exciting and diverse neighbourhoods fornights out and relaxed weekends.

THE CRYSTALThis state-of-the-art building at RoyalVictoria Dock is a ‘Sustainable Cities’initiative established by Siemens.Visitors can check out the inspiring freeexhibition about how we understandand live in an ever-evolving world.

EMIRATESAIR LINEAlong withBarclays Cycle

Hire, river services and the DLR, the cable car that links north withsouth across the Thames has playeda major part in bringing 21st-centuryLondon eastwards.

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Reveal your inner sports heroQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park isvery much a work in progress andwill continue to grow at pace in thenext couple of years. The OlympicStadiumplayed host to some of2013’s biggest events, but morerecently the Copper Box Arena(020 8221 4900), which hosted

QUEEN ELIZABETHOLYMPIC PARKRenamed early this year, the former Olympic Park wasalways designed to have a second life after the Games,leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy for Londoners

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handball, fencing and goalballduring London 2012, hasreopened as the home of theLondon Lions basketball team.You don’t have to be on the A-listto get in on the action, though.Facilities open for everyday useinclude badminton courts and agym, as well as exercise classes.By next spring you’ll be able tofollow in the (wet) footsteps of theOlympic swimmers, too, when theAquatics Centre reopens forswimming, diving and water polo.

New village lifeAlmost exactly a year to the dayafter the keys to the London 2012Athletes’ Village were handed backafter the Games, East Village isdue to open. Overlooking the parkand Westfield Stratford City, theapartments built for competitorsto stay in during the Games have

been transformed into nearly3,000 new homes, a school forchildren aged three to 18, as wellas cafés and bars, set among 27landscaped acres.

Although things will still betaking shape in the next twoyears, to the north of the mainpark, east Londoners havealready been enjoying the newlandscape. The NorthernParklandswill be developedfurther in coming months, butalready this wide green spacelinks Hackney Wick and Leytonwith the waterways and wildlife ofQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Family gatheringsFamilies have been quick to adoptthe brand new Tumbling Bayplayground as a favourite way tokeep busy kids happy, with asandpit, den-building, insect trailsand walkways among the treetops.

At the nearby Timber Lodge, the Unity Kitchen Café (0207241 9076) is a social businessthat not only serves delicious hotand cold food from 8am to 8pmdaily, but is also the focus for freeand low-cost family events. Unityhas already established its foodiecredentials with kitchens andcoffee shops in east and south-east London, serving everythingfrom soups and hot pots tobaguettes and cakes.

Get here by DLRStratford Internationaland Stratford are the

nearest DLR stations to QueenElizabeth Olympic Park

Looking ahead to 2014Over the winter months, furtherprogress will be made on the long-term project to transform theentire former Olympic Park.

Anyone who went to the Olympicor Paralympic Games couldn’t failto notice how the Games venueswere spread across a watersidelandscape around the River Lee.The Wetland Walk is alreadyopen, and in spring 2014 thesouthern section of QueenElizabeth Olympic Park will openup as a new waterfront area called Canal Parkalong the LeeNavigation, linking the newneighbourhoods with existingcommunities, and the restored1930s Carpenters Lockwillreopen. Cleaning and restorationof the Lower Lee Valley’s historicwaterways will also be completedby this time.

Seeing and doingIn fact, spring 2014 sees a majorshift in how much of the changingOlympic Park you can sample foryourself. Pack your towel andSpeedos and head for the SouthPlaza – the area around that longavenue of friendly helpers whodirected ticketholders on their wayafter they’d come through thegates during London 2012. Byspring the South Park will beopen, with easy access to theArcelorMittal Orbit and theAquatics Centre (see opposite).

During the 2012 Games, EtonManor was home to wheelchairtennis matches and training poolsfor aquatics events. On the site ofthe old sports club, in spring 2014

the Lee Valley Hockey and TennisCentrewill open, hosting majortournaments including theEuropean Hockey Championshipsin 2015, and making its superbfacilities available to the publicyear-round. You’ll be able to hire a hockey pitch, or learn how toplay wheelchair tennis.

Two wheels even betterThe Olympic Velodrome, scene ofmuch of Team GB’s cycling glory,will reopen in March 2014. World-class competitors will still be ableto train and compete here, but itwill become a community sportsvenue, the Lee Valley VeloPark.

The VeloPark will be accessibleto schools, clubs and anyone who

wants a drop-in ‘pay and ride’session, and the facilities willinclude new features not seen atLondon 2012 – a one-mile floodlitroad cycle circuit, a remodelledversion of the Olympic BMX trackand 8km of mountain bike trails.This will make the VeloPark thefirst venue in the world whereBMX, mountain biking and roadand track cycling can all beenjoyed in one place.

You’ll be able to hire a bikesuitable for any of the experienceson offer, and kick back afterwardsin the swish new café.

What’s next?For the rest of 2013, specialevents will allow Londoners toenjoy the fast-evolving QueenElizabeth Olympic Park forthemselves, with a whole newarray of amazing venuesblossoming in spring 2014.

In 2015-16, more residentialand leisure districts will open, as E20 continues to develop –London’s latest postcode, forLondon’s newest community.

For the latest information aboutwhat’s there now, what’s comingnext and what to expect in thefuture, visit www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.

MATT AND KATEQUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK‘It’s nice to see nature moving intothe park, there’s swans, wagtails andcoots, they’ve extended the banksand there’s new planting. It’s great tohear the birds among the reeds.’

CHARLOTTEUNITY KITCHENCAFE‘I came by DLR –it’s much moreinteresting thangoing under-ground. I’m goingto The O2 later,my son wants togo to Nike andI’m getting apresent for mymum, I don’tknow what yet.’

Indian and Persian dishes, DarMarrakech (403 High St, E154QZ, 020 8221 0113), withauthentic Moroccan and Lebanesecuisine, and the Polish LondekCafé (198 The Grove, E15 1NS,020 8270 0063), while traditionalItalian cuisine is always popular atCafé Mondo (3 West Ham Lane,E15 4PH, 020 8519 4013).

Long before Westfield, therewas the 19th-century Grade II-listed King Edward VII pub (47Broadway, E15 4BQ, 020 85342313), or there’s the family-runRailway Tavern (131 Angel Lane,E15 1DB, 020 8534 3123), YeOlde Black Bull (13 Broadway,E15 4BQ, 020 8519 6720) andthe Cart & Horses (1 MarylandPoint, E15 1PF, 020 8519 8230),known as the place where IronMaiden played their first gigs.

Visit Stratford appThe free Visit Stratford iPhoneand Android app lists over 500restaurants, bars, shops, hotelsand attractions, to help you planyour itinerary. Features include aninteractive map, audio walkingguide and entertainment listings.See www.stratfordlondonapp.com.

ARCELORMITTAL ORBITThe abstract steel curlicues of the UK’stallest sculpture dominate the view ofQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The114.5m Orbit was designed by AnishKapoor and Cecil Balmond tocommemorate the 2012 Olympics. For now, you can only see it from

the outside, but it will open to thepublic from spring 2014, with a spiralstaircase of 455 steps –and a lift –leading up to a viewing platform.Tickets go on sale in early 2014, withdiscounts for local residents. Find outmore at www.arcelormittalorbit.com.

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Get here by DLRStratford Internationalor Stratford are the

nearest DLR stations to thetown centre and Westfield

ShoppingYou can’t miss Westfield StratfordCity (E20 1EJ, www.westfield.com/stratfordcity) as you leave StratfordDLR station. It’s home to over 300retailers, including major storesfor John Lewis, Marks & Spencerand Waitrose. Cath Kidston,Prada, Foyles and Vans are alsohere, as are an Apple Store andGetty Images Gallery. Apart fromthe big names, the Great EasternMarket has fresh produce from

STRATFORDStratford has Europe’s biggest urban shopping mall and theUK’s tallest sculpture, but nestling among the modernlandmarks are a wealth of arts and local heritage attractions

a huge range of independentsuppliers and guest appearancesby pop-up stores. Westfield ismore than shops, with the 24-hourAspers Casino, 17-screen Vuecinema and All Star Lanes bowlingalley, plus events and shows.

Away from the mega-mall, thetown centre has a great mix ofhigh-street favourites and eclecticindependent shops, as seen at theStratford Centre (Great EasternRoad, E15 1NG, 020 85365350), opposite the DLR station,which also has a vibrant marketwith everything from flowers, fruitand vegetables to clothes, quaileggs and, yes, jellied eels!

EntertainmentFrom the station, pass throughthe Stratford Centre to findStratford’s Cultural Quarter. The four-screen Stratford EastPicturehouse (Salway Rd, E151BX, 0871 902 5740) showsBritish, international and arthousefilms. Next door, Stratford Circus

AttractionsKids can get their imagination onat Discover Children’s StoryCentre (383-387 High St, E154QZ, 020 8536 5555), London’sonly children’s museum wherefamilies can play, learn and makeup stories together.St John’sChurch (Broadway, E15 1NG, 0208503 1913) has been a locallandmark since 1834 and the OldTown Hall (29 Broadway, E154BQ) is steeped in local history –James Keir Hardie, Labour’s firstMP, was elected there in 1892.

Eating and drinkingWestfield Stratford City has raisedthe area’s food game with foursuperior chain restaurants –Jamie’s Italian (020 3535 8063)and London Thai legends BusabaEathai (020 8221 8989), who sit next to sourdough pizzaspecialists Franco Manca (0208522 6669) and Mexican streetfood joint Wahaca (020 32881025). You can sample classymicrobrewery specialities at TapEast in the mall’s Great EasternMarket (020 8555 4467), whilethe Caribbean Scene Quickkiosk(020 8522 8660) serves upauthentic West Indian dishes.

There’s also home-cookedCaribbean food at the TheatreRoyal bar-restaurant (GerryRaffles Square, E15 1BN, 0208279 1161), or try a qualitycoffee and snack at the CircusCafé at Stratford Circus (TheatreSquare, E15 1BX, 020 82791022). Also worth a visit are theIndia Gate (150 The Grove, E151NS, 020 8534 7770), offering

(Theatre Square, E15 1BX, 0844357 2625) hosts circus, comedy,theatre and dance events.

The beautiful Theatre RoyalStratford East (Gerry RafflesSquare, E15 1BN, 020 85340310) has been producing showssince 1884 and now pioneersOlivier Award-winning plays,alongside contemporary musicalsand youth workshops.

On the Greenway by PuddingMill Lane DLR is the striking lime-green View Tube (MarshgateLane, E15 2PJ, 07530 274 160),a community and arts venue madeof recycled shipping containersthat offers superb views of QueenElizabeth Olympic Park. It hostsfree exhibitions, events, classes, a bike hire facility and a great caférun by Moka East (07506 870837), with a terrace for the bestpark views.

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CANAL VIEWSJoin the canal from Stratford HighStreet and you’ll soon come to thepopular Dane’s Yard Kitchenrestaurant and bar (133 High St, E15 2RB, 020 8803 0003, www.danesyardkitchen.com), with itsdistinctively twisted wooden tower thatserves as a local landmark. Next you’llfind the beautiful park of Three MillsGreenwith its Wild Kingdom playspace. A little further along is theGrade I-listed House Mill (Three MillLane, E3 3DU, 020 8980 4626, www.housemill.org.uk), the world’s oldestsurviving tidal mill. There have beenmills here since Saxon times, and thisone began milling grain to produce ginfor Londoners in 1776.

KATERINAFROMSTRATFORD‘I think Stratfordis the ultimatenight out. I lovegoing to All StarLanes andending the nightwith tequilasatWahaca. I alsolike BusabaEathai andJamie’s Italianat Westfield.’ Tap East

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The Royal Docks are a reminderof London’s past and a visionof its future. The largest man-

made enclosed body of water inEurope, they’ve been transformedfrom working docks to a leisure hub,flanked by warehouses and themighty cranes that once unloadedgoods from around the world.

SS RobinThe world’s oldest steam coasteris due to reopen in 2014 after a five-year £3 million restoration. Built in 1890, just a mile from her new mooring in Royal VictoriaDock, the SS Robin will join CuttySark and HMS Belfast as nautical landmarks celebratingBritain’s seafaring history.www.ssrobin.org

Thames Barrier ParkPontoon Dock DLR is the stationfor Thames Barrier Park and ariverside view of the flood barrier.The glass-sided café serves greatcoffee and ice cream.

Brick Lane Music HallAlso at Pontoon Dock DLR, the only permanent home fortraditional music hall offersmatinees with afternoon tea and evening shows with a three-course dinner. www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk

WakeUp DocklandsLondon’s only wake park offersbeginners and experts cable-towed

wakeboarding, wakeskating andstand-up paddleboarding, andthere’s airborne action with water-powered jet packs. www.wakeupdocklands.com

Oiler BarEnjoy a waterside drink on the sundeck of the Oiler Bar, a convertedbarge moored at Royal VictoriaDock. With a snug below deck forcooler days, it’s ideal for parties.

Newham City FarmAlong the DLR at Royal Albertyou’ll find this long-establishedcity farm. Visit Blaze the giganticshire horse or taste honey madein the farm’s very own beehives. www.newhamcityfarm.co.uk

The CrystalFree, interactive exhibition on thefuture of cities (see opposite).

Silver QueenTake a cruise around the RoyalDocks on a craft with a very specialhistory, a pleasure boat that tookpart in the World War II Dunkirkevacuation. Lovingly restored, itwas part of the Thames flotilla forthe Diamond Jubilee. Cruisesdepart from Royal Victoria Dock. www.silverqueencruises.com

Emirates Air LineCatch London’s first cable car atRoyal Victoria Dock (see p22).

London’s newest landmark,sponsored by Siemens,showcases the planet’s

technological advances, within oneof the world’s most sustainablebuildings. Its uniquely shapedglass-clad structure houses theworld’s largest exhibition on thefuture of cities, with interactivedisplays and exhibits that bringsustainability to life for young andold alike. Since it opened a yearago, the free exhibition has hadover 100,000 visitors.

Interactive experienceThe high-tech exhibition includestwo immersive cinemas and morethan 50 interactive screens.Highlights include a Tesla coil inthe Go Electric area, wherevisitors can generate electricity bymoving their bodies, and theCreating Cities space, where youcan ‘do a Boris’ and become themayor of your own city, developingit with other ‘city experts’ on handto offer advice.

The transport section featureselectric cars, an electric motorbike(the outrageously styled SmartChopper) and bicycles, and theexhibition concludes with ‘FutureLife’, a vision of what cities mightlook like in 2050, presented on a massive 10m-wide film screen.

There’s also a waterside caféthat serves organic, sustainablysourced, local food (of course)and offers beautiful views of RoyalVictoria Dock.

Guided toursAnyone can drop in to The Crystal,but you’ll get the most out of your

visit with a guided tour (availableTue-Sat). Visitors are shownexhibits on city trends, urbanplanning, smart buildings,safety and security, energy,water, healthy living, theenvironment and mobility – all the key areas that shape

modern urban living.

Global visionThe Crystal is a conference centreand a global technology andinnovation centre. It hosts majorinternational conferences thatbring urban planners together toexplore new visions for urbandevelopment and smart cities.

It is also at the heart of the newGreen Enterprise District, part of a plan to create a low-carboneconomy in six east Londonboroughs and the ThamesGateway, based on sustainabilityfor local homes and businesses.

The Crystal is helping to makeLondon a global centre for thecreation of the urban landscapes of the future.

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Entrance to the Crystalexhibition is free of

charge, with dedicated toursoffered at £6 per person,lasting 1hr 30mins.

If you’d like a free tour, just contact [email protected] and mentionthis article (ref. TimeOut124).

The exhibition is open fromTuesday to Sunday from10am to 5pm. The CrystalCafé is open seven days aweek, from 10am to 5pm onweekdays and until 7pm atweekends. See the websitefor details of special events.www.thecrystal.org


ROYAL DOCKSThe three Royal Docks – Royal Victoria, Royal Albert and KingGeorge V – are home to shops, restaurants, water sports,the city’s first cable car and more – all you need for a day out

Get here by DLRThe nearest DLRstation to the Royal

Docks is Royal Victoria

THE CRYSTALWhat will London look like in 2050? Visit The Crystal, one ofthe world’s most sustainable buildings and find out aboutthe forces that will shape our city in the coming decades

Get here by DLRThe Crystal is next toRoyal Victoria DLR

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THE COUVREURFAMILYTHE CRYSTAL‘We saw thebuilding from thecable car andcame to havealook. I’m aplanner, so I wasvery interested inthe exhibition,and the kids loveit, there’s lots ofinteractive stuffto do.’

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SHANNON AND WARRENROYAL VICTORIA DOCK‘We’re just standing here looking atthe view. The dock is very peaceful,but there are lots of activities, wewere just looking at people on waterjets at the water sports centre.’Thames Barrier Park

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Greenwich offers a perfectmash-up of grand traditionand modernity. Steeped in

history, it has impressive royal and nautical connections, butmodern living is at its heart, too,with great shopping, restaurants,entertainment and nightlife.

Getting there couldn’t be easier.Arrive by river boat, as in timesgone by, or by DLR, and be treatedto vistas of London’s skyline andshiny towers. Journey time is only20 minutes from Bank or TowerGateway and 10 minutes fromCanary Wharf. For more historyand riverside views, take the DLRto the Royal Arsenal site atWoolwich to explore its 21 listedbuildings and its explosive past.

Naval heritageStunning architecture is all around,typified by the iconic dual domes ofthe Old Royal Naval College (ParkRow, SE10 9NN, 020 8269 4799,www.ornc.org), designed by SirChristopher Wren. It has appeared

in films from ‘Les Misérables’ to‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ – take a movie tour to find out more, ordine like an admiralat one of thethemed evenings at The OldBreweryon the site (020 33271280, www.oldbrewerygreenwich.com). Lobster, anyone?

To book a guided tour ofhistoric highlights, visit theGreenwich TouristInformation Centre(2 Cutty Sark Gardens,SE10 9LW, 0870 6082000, www.visitgreenwich.org.uk).

Royal gardensFor some peace andtranquility, head to the lush expanse ofGreenwich Park (www.royalparks.org.uk),dating back to 1427.Stroll along picturesqueavenues and visit theQueen’s Orchard, anddon’t be surprised if you

stumble across a life-size flock ofwooden sheep in the children’splayground – it’s a novel re-use ofprops from the London 2012Olympics that formed part of afarm-themed equestrian jump!

Bon viveursAs the evenings start to draw in,Greenwich’s social side kicks in.Choose one of the great riversidevenues to meet up with friendsafter work, for perfect views as the sun goes down. If you want to makea night of it, consider staying at anearby hotel. Mercure Greenwich(Catherine Grove, SE10 8FR, 0208469 4440, www.mercure.com)is very stylish, while the Novotel(173-185 Greenwich High Rd,SE10 8JA, 020 7660 0682,www.novotel.com) has a fresh and contemporary feel.

Starry nightsThe attractions don’t finish there.The O2 (Peninsula Square, SE100DX, 0844 856 0202, www.theo2.co.uk) is a mere 8-minute river hopaway. See a show at the world’smost popular live venue – everyonefrom the Rolling Stones to ‘WalkingWith Dinosaurs’ have been there –or dine at one of the restaurants,see a movie at the 11-screen

Cineworld or enjoy your 15minutes of fame at SkySuperscreen. For thosewith a head for heights,try the new Up at TheO2 roof walk or a tripon the Emirates AirLinecable car.

There are alsolots of big names atThe O2’s BritishMusic Experience,with memorabiliafrom Beatlemania toBowie, and the iconicUnion Jack dress worn

by Spice Girl GeriHalliwell.

GREENWICHArrive by river for spectacular views of Sir Christopher Wren’sglorious architecture and the amazing Cutty Sark – but stayfor shopping, strolling, drinking and dining through the night

Get here by DLRFor all the mainattractions, the nearest

DLR station is Cutty Sark forMaritime Greenwich

Maritime mementoesThe National MaritimeMuseum (Romney Rd, SE109NF, 020 8858 4422, www.rmg.co.uk) is the world’s largestmuseum devoted to all thingsnautical. With four floors ofexhibits, discover the exploits ofthe world’s greatest explorers andadventurers, unravelling seafaringhistory in all its gory glory. Nelson,Navy, Nationopens on October 21,a major new permanent exhibitiondedicated to Britain’s greatest warhero, hailed by the poet Byron as‘Britannia’s God Of War’. There willalso be stunning visual effects fromthe artist JMW Turner, dubbed ‘thepainter of light’, in the Turner AndThe Seaexhibition, opening onNovember 15.

Heavens aboveFamous as the site at which therest of the world sets its clocks,you can learn about GreenwichMean Time and stand on thePrime Meridian Line at theRoyalObservatory (Blackheath Avenue,SE10 8XJ, 020 8858 4422,www.rmg.co.uk). Stargazers anddaydreamers will find inspirationwith a show at the Peter HarrisonPlanetarium, or a wander roundthe Astromony Photographer ofthe Yearexhibition (from Sept 19).

The Observatory’s lofty positionaffords breathtaking views acrossthe Thames and Greenwich Park.Children love careering down thehill with pure delight, and it’s aperfect toboganning spot in winter.

Royal masterpiecesThe grand Palladian Queen’sHouse (Park Row, SE10 9NF,020 8858 4422, www.rmg.

co.uk) houses an impressivecollection of fine art. Works byYinka Shonibare (whose ‘Nelson’sShip in a Bottle’ perches outsidethe NMM’s Sammy Ofer Wing) areon show at the Queen’s House,NMM and Royal Observatory untilFebruary 2014.

Discover, dine & shopThere are family events at all thevenues, with imaginative hands-onactivity sessions in school holidaysand at weekends; see websites fordetails. There are cafés at eachvenue, too, catering for all tastes,from Sunday lunch at 16 SecondsWest Brasserieat the NMM to teaand cakes on the Gagarin Terraceof the Astronomy Caféat the RoyalObservatory. The museum shopsare packed with souvenirs inspiredby the collections.

With an abundance ofhistorical architectureand artefacts, the four

sites that make up RoyalMuseums Greenwich – theNational Maritime Museum, RoyalObservatory, Queen’s House andCutty Sark – are all within easywalking distance. The Big Ticket,which includes entry to all chargedsites and the temporary exhibitionat the NMM, is excellent value andis valid for 30 days.

Setting sailThe dramatic silhouette of thecelebrated tea clipper Cutty Sark(King William Walk, SE10 9HT,020 8858 4422, www.rmg.co.uk),with its intricate cat’s cradle ofropes and masts, is your first portof call. On board, there areinteractive displays to conjure upthe sights, sounds and smells oflife on the ocean wave and tell theship’s fascinating 144-yearhistory. Be thar’ tales ofdrunkenness and murderoustreachery? Aye, aye, thar’ be.

Grab a fish’s-eye-view of theship’s gleaming copper-clad hullfrom below, then take a break atthe Even Keel Café, where you canhave some hearty fish stew or swilla crew mug of tea, appropriatelyenough, with a dainty Cutty Sarkcupcake. New for 2014 will be anintimate performance space fortheatre, comedy and music.

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ELLIE AND EMMAGREENWICH‘I love theQueen’s House.The building isbeautiful, it’sperfectlysituated andinside it’sstunning,especially theGreat Hall andTulip Stairs, and it’s full ofwonderful art.’

Greenwich Park

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Gantare also full of independent shops.Just opened is Meet Bernard –Womenswear (22 Nelson Rd,SE10 9LB, 020 8858 4047), withthe same blend of edgy tailoringand carefully sourced hard-to-findlabels as the original MeetBernard menswear store nextdoor, a local fixture since 2005.

Global gourmetsStick a pin on the globe and thechances are you’ll find the localcuisine represented in Greenwich.The selection of exciting streetfoods at the market changes daily,but favourites include Victus +Bibo for their Turkish wraps filledwith lamb, hummus, halloumi andsalads, La-Mian & Dim Sum forhand-pulled noodles, The RealBaking Company for home-bakedbiscuits and cakes, and RubyTuesdays for vegan cupcakes.

If afternoon tea (or, indeed, teaat any time) is your thing, head to Red Door café-gallery-shop (10 Turnpin Lane, SE10 9JA, 0208858 2131, www.reddoorgallery.co.uk) for teas and cakes servedin vintage porcelain, while Rhodes(37 King William Walk, SE10 9HU,020 8858 8995, www.rhodesbakery.co.uk) is a baker’s delightwith fresh-from-the-oven breads.

A feast of foodRelaxed Jamie’s Italian (17 NelsonRd, SE10 9JB, 020 3667 7087,www.jamieoliver.com) is open allday for pastries to hearty meals,with a great kids’ menu – plus achic deli. The Rivington Grill (178Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8NN,020 8293 9270, www.rivingtongreenwich.co.uk) serves modernBritish and European fare, and it’snext to Greenwich Picturehouse,perfect for a pre- or post-moviesupper. The newly refurbishedGreenwich Tavern (1 King WilliamWalk, SE10 9JH, 020 8858 8791,www.greenwichtavern.co.uk), byGreenwich Park, has coffees tococktails and all dining options,with live music on Fridays.

SHOPPINGAND FOOD

Ahandbag fashioned fromcork by Cork Ville (www.corkville.co.uk), a candle in

an ‘orphan teacup’ at Teabird(www.teabird.co), a Dalek Big Benartwork by Cut N Paste Graphics(www.cutnpastegraphics.co.uk),or a brightly coloured hula hoopfrom Hoops a Daisy… These arejust some of the quirky finds at thefamous Greenwich Market (www.shopgreenwich.co.uk). It featuresindependent shops and around120 stalls of designer makerfashion, homewares, toys andgifts –and it’s under cover,so youcan browse come rain or shine(Tue-Sun, 10am-5.30pm).

The beauty of the market is itsintimacy; the stallholders are allpassionate about their wares andhappy to have a friendly chat. Oftenyou’ll find the artists at work, suchas Harriet Riddell, who makeshand-stitched portraits atInStitchYou, or Samantha andLaura Jones, who make bespokerag dolls at Little Loomers (www.littleloomers.etsy.com).

Fashion senseThe latest addition to the marketis the Shoe Embassy shop (www.shoeembassy.com), specialisingin handcrafted women’s leathershoes, boots, sandals and heelsin designs that are original,charming and practical. Thestreets surrounding the market

Get here by DLRThe nearest DLR stopis West India Quay, or

Canary Wharf DLR is a coupleof minutes’ walk away

SUZANNEHOOPS A DAISY,GREENWICHMARKET‘The peoplehere are lovelyand there’s agreat sense ofcommunity.There’s lots ofvariety, and moststallholders areselling their ownproducts.’

Hop off the DLR at West IndiaQuay, or stroll across thelime-green floating pontoon

footbridge from Canary Wharf, andyou’ll find yourself in the pleasantenvirons of West India Quay, aformer dock for imports of sugarand rum from the West Indies.

The quay is lined by 200-year-old warehouses that are home toMuseum of London Docklandsand a row of lovely bars andrestaurants with a big terrace ofoutdoor tables. Hidden from view,inside or behind the warehouses,are mini-shopping malls, a gym, a cinema and the Marriott Hotel.

Stroll the wide walkway andstop at the pretty mini-harbourthat’s home to St Peter’s Barge(020 7093 1212), London’sfloating church; it’s the perfectplace to pull up a seat and admirethe spectacular skyline. Take awalk around, stopping to gaze upat the two giant Stothert & Pittdock cranes, reminders of thequay’s previous busy working life.

WEST INDIA QUAYA few steps from busy Canary Wharf, West India Quay is the spot for relaxation – smaller, quieter, perfect forstrolling and lined with elegant bars and restaurants

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With its own perhaps less brashpersonality than its neighbour,the restaurants and bars that linethe quayside are perfect for a bit ofR&R at the end of the working day.

Dining delightsThe strip of riverside eateries isset within the warehouses thatadjoin the museum and Rum &Sugar bar-restaurant (see p16),with a choice of world cuisine tosuit all tastes.

Try the wild boar and chorizomeatballs at Browns Bar &Brasserie (020 7987 9777) orspicy Lebanese and Indianplatters at Temple Lounge (0207005 0862). Henry’s Café (0207515 8361) has gourmet burgers,traditional fish and chips andartisanal sourdough baguettesand Strada (020 7538 9435) isthe place for no-nonsense pizzas,pastas and risottos.

Independent Spanish Levante(020 3069 8981) serves maincourses, tapas, and Ibérico hamplatters, with Spanish andinternational beers and wines.La Tasca (020 7531 9990) doestraditional tapas from calamaresto chorizo, paella and prawns,with mini-tapas for kids.

Succulent Scottish and USDAAngus steaks are the order of theday at the Manhattan Grill (0207517 2808), on the ground floorof the Marriott Hotel, with a mini4oz fillet on the kids’ menu, or if you prefer, you can partake ofcocktails and bar snacks on theterrace while you take in the views.

Makeovers and moviesAt the mini Atrium Mall, in the samewarehouse as the restaurants,stop off at Klein’s Hair & Beauty(020 7987 9330) for a quickspruce-up and beauty treatment,or walk through the mall for aworkout, class or swim at LAFitness (0843 170 1005) or arelaxing acupuncture session ordeep tissue massage at ChinaHealth Spa (020 7515 0868).

Now that you’re well groomed,fit and relaxed, you can sink into a comfy seat to watch the latestblockbuster at the ten-screenCineworld West India Quay(0871 200 2000), on HertsmereRoad behind the warehouses.

For full details of shops andevents at West India Quay, visitwww.westindiaquaycentre.co.uk.

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MUSEUM OF LONDONDOCKLANDSThis unique museum tells the story of London’s 2,000 yearsof global trade, the dockers, sailors and traders who madeLondon rich, and the docks’ colourful and shameful past

Get here by DLRThe nearest DLR stopis West India Quay, or

Canary Wharf DLR is a coupleof minutes’ walk away

Do you know your skiffsfrom your bumboats?Would you like to hear

salacious tales of sailors with a wife in every port? How muchfun does the Frost Fair sound,with skittles, sing-songs and anelephant being paraded on thefrozen River Thames? And whatabout the Great Stink of 1815?

You’ll find all this and muchmore at Museum Of LondonDocklands (No 1 Warehouse,West India Quay E14 4AL, 0207001 9844, www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands) as youdelve into the rich history thatsurrounds the River Thames andthe people who made a livingfrom it and a life around it.

The museum is housed in oneof the two surviving Georgianwarehouses on the north quay(the rest were bombed in World

War II), built in the early 1800sby wealthy merchants and slaveplantation owners includingRobert Milligan, whose statuestands outside on the quay.These magnificent buildingsonce held the produce ofthose plantations –great cargoes of sugar,rum and coffee.

In themuseum, the bar-restaurantRum & Sugar(020 7538 2702) is areminder of thebuilding’s boozy past,where you can slurpcocktails made withCaribbean rum, fromCuba and Jamaica toTrinidad & Tobago, eachwith its own twiston flavour.

River lifeThe museum (sister to theMuseum of London at LondonWall) explores the 2,000-yearhistory of the city’s connectionswith the world. With three floors ofinteractive displays and hundredsof artefacts, many excavatedfrom the river and its muddybanks, the museum takes you ona journey from Roman settlementin 43 AD to Saxon invasions, thegrime and glory of VictorianLondon and the Blitz bombings ofWorld War II, right up to theregeneration of Canary Wharf.

A living historyStart on the top floor and meanderthrough the centuries, from Romanand Saxon artefacts, vessels andharbour tools, including somevicious-looking hooks and spears,to the Tudor era, when Elizabeth Iintroduced customs charges toboost the royal coffers.

As London thrived, much of itswealth depended on profits fromthe slave trade. It’s a little-knownfact that London was once theworld’s fourth-largest slaving port –

at the height of the transatlantic‘triangular’ trade, about 50ships a year sailed to westAfrica with finished goods,

took enslaved Africansto the Caribbean and

brought produceback home. The

London, Sugar & Slavery galleryuses film, musicand interactiveelements to tellsome poignanttales and revealthe brutality ofthe conditions onboard, as well asprofiling thosewho fought to

endslavery.

Heroes and villainsBritain’s thriving global trade ledto warehouses stuffed with everyconceivable commodity – spices,grain, sugar, coffee, tea, wines,spirits, tobacco, shells, furs,feathers, leather, wool, Orientalcarpets and more – but therewas a seedier side to marine life.

Piracy was rife, and on land,dishonest dockers pilfered fromthe quaysides – one of thereasons the secure warehouseson West India Quay were built.Maritime crimes were tried by theAdmiralty, and punishments wereharsh – if found guilty, smugglersand pirates were hanged atExecution Dock in Wapping andtheir bodies hung up in a gibbetcage as a deterrent to others.The Museum’s 18th-centurygibbet, used for pirates such asCaptain Kidd, is one of its mostpopular and ghoulish artefacts.

It’s not all bad, though – theMuseum also pays homage toheroes. A collection of evocativepaintings by William Wareportray the intensity of the Blitzon London’s docks, and one veryspecial wartime memento is theflag that flew on one of the firstboats to reach France in the D-Day landings of June 6 1944,found among the personal effectsof George Sluman, the coxswain.

Anniversary exhibitionTo mark its tenth anniversary,Museum of London Docklands ishosting its largest contemporaryart exhibition to date. Estuary(until October 27) celebrates theunique geographical position of

London as a gateway to the sea,stretching from the city to TilburyDocks, Canvey Island, Southendand Margate. Showcasing 12artists working in photography,film, painting and prints, theexhibition captures the naturaland man-made landscapes thattypify the Thames Estuary – itsdesolate mudflats and saltmarshes, vast open skies,container ports, power stationsand seaside resorts.

For further insight, head to themuseum after hours on ThursdayOctober 3 (£7, booking advised)for a special event, Inspired bythe Estuary, when theexhibition’s curatorFrancis Marshall chatsto artists William Rabinand Nikolaj BendixSkyum Larsen about howthe estuary inspired them.

Wool@lateLong before the currenttrend for stitch ’n’bitch, the Thamesplayed a big part inthe lucrative wooltrade, as raw materials andfinished goods passed throughthe docks. As a homage to thestitchers of a bygone era, themuseum is hosting Wool@lateon November 14 (7-10pm, £10,concs £8.50, over-18s only).Guests are invited to bring their

knitting needles, ready for tales,talks and demonstrations fromexperts and enthusiasts to keepyou in the loop with the latestknitting trends and techniques.

Family funThe Museum gets top marks forits brilliant programme of familyactivities and sessions for kids,fittingly dubbed Mudlarks. Thereare storytelling, arts and crafts,messy and soft play and musicsessions, some for babies asyoung as six months. Events take

a spooky turn forOctober half-term(October 26-November 1) with a monster invasion

and Halloweenhappenings, before

activities turn suitablyfestive for Christmas.

Shop and dineThere’s so much to see anddo at the museum, so makea day of it. Don’t forget tostop at the museum café forsandwiches and savouries ora pick-you-up tea and cake.

Kids can pack a pirate box (£5 forfour items) to fill their bellies, thendeck themselves out in properpirate style at the museum shop,with a fetching eye patch, tricornhat, hook and wooden sword forsome swashbuckling action.

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CANARY WHARFWith its shiny towers and busy street life, Canary Wharf lookslike a mini-Manhattan, but its vibe is more Cool Britannia,showcasing the arts, global cuisine and home-grown style

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Get here by DLRThe nearest DLRstations for the shops

and attractions are CanaryWharf or Heron Quays

Canary Wharf is not all aboutbusiness bustle; with over280 shops, cafés, bars and

restaurants in four malls – CabotPlace, Canada Place, JubileePlace and Churchill Place – it’s theplace to relax and shop in style.

City chicGet suited and booted in classictailoring at Jaeger Menswear(Cabot Place, 020 3589 2948),and Jaeger Womenswear (CabotPlace, 020 3328 9440) or checkout the pedigree of the pinstripesat luxe brand Alfred Dunhill(Cabot Place, 020 7519 6326).Hugo Boss (Cabot Place, 0207715 5302) has designer chic forguys and gals, while it’s shirts tothe fore at Charles Tyrwhitt(Canada Place, 020 7513 2988)and TM Lewin (Canada Place,020 7519 6292; Jubilee Place,020 7519 6292) with a rainbowof crisp cottons, silk ties andsuper-soft knitwear.

True BritsFor that Kate Middleton style, headto Reiss (Jubilee Place, 020 75196176) for softly flirty dresses, orfor something a tad edgier andtrendier, try Ted Baker (CanadaPlace, 020 7519 6588), RiverIsland (Cabot Place, 020 7719

6476), French Connection(Jubilee Place, 020 7512 9110)or LK Bennett (Jubilee Place, 0207719 0090), where you can finishyour outfit with handbag and heels.

There’s patriotic menswear,too, at Hackett (Cabot Place, 020 7513 0400), famed for theirtweed jackets and polo shirts,and true-blue Aquascutum (CabotPlace, 020 3069 8790), thechoice of royalty since 1897. Thetop-quality brogues, loafers andall styles of formal and casualfootwear will put a spring in anyman’s step at Church’s EnglishShoes (Cabot Place, 020 75389730) and Kurt Geiger (CabotPlace, 020 7673 9869), whileAspinal of London (Cabot Place,020 7719 0727) has a greatcollection of fine leather goods,which can be monogrammed for a bespoke style flourish.

Sweet smell of successDelicate aromas linger in the airat Jo Malone London (JubileePlace, 0870 192 5391), purveyorof fine fragrances, candles andsweet-smelling potions. Yournose will be further tantalised atL’Occitane (Jubilee Place, 0207516 9171), which promises a Provençal sense of wellbeing, or Kiehl’s (Jubilee Place, 0207719 0288), which started life asa Manhattan apothecary in 1851.

For a grooming fix, make-upartist to the stars Bobbi Brown(Canada Place, 07827 993 778)launches a new collection everyseason that echoes catwalkpalettes, while Space NK (CabotPlace, 020 7719 1902) featuresa host of cult beauty brands. Andfor nails to match any outfit, stopby Nails Inc (Cabot Place, 0207519 1669) for an express mini-manicure – you’ll be good to go in15 minutes.

The sporting lifeWhether you like to run, take to twowheels or spend a couple of hoursin the lotus position, you can getkitted out in style. TheReebokSports Club Shop (16-19 CanadaSquare, 020 7970 0900 ) carriesgear for all sports, from boxing,swimming and running to rockclimbing, Runners Need (ChurchillPlace, 020 7512 9107) caters torunners’ requirements fromclothing to footwear for sprints ormarathons, while Sweaty Betty(Cabot Place, 020 7513 0666)puts the fashion into fitness withits range of exercisewear.

Gifts and homewareThe country’s largest Waitrose(Canada Place, 020 7719 0300)features food, fashion andhomewares, plus a well-stockedtoys and games section. Morechic interiors, in a tastefully palepalette, are found at The WhiteCompany (Cabot Place, 020

7719 6381), who also cater forchildren – presumably those whodon’t have chocolatey fingers –with a collection of cute pyjamasand toys.

For gifts, how about a signedlimited-edition print by Bob Dylan(Artisan Gallery, Canada Place,020 3051 5715), a cheekyChablis (Nicolas Wine Merchant,One Canada Square, 020 75129092), some divine champagnetruffles (Hotel Chocolat, CanadaPlace, 020 7519 6190) or, toreally show you care, somethingsparkly in the distinctive littleblue box tied with ribbon fromTiffany & Co (Cabot Place, 0207409 2790). They still don’t dobreakfast, though.

New for 2013The new extension to JubileePlacemall, opening in November,brings an additional 21 newstores, including premium USfashion brand Banana Republic,who recently announced acollaboration with Issa, makers of the royal blue dress worn by the Duchess of Cambridge on her engagement.

For cool, understated eleganceat an affordable price, Swedishlabel Cos (Collection Of Style) willbe a welcome addition, alongsideOliver Bonas for their quirkyselection of fashion, homewareand gifts that mix the best ofmodernity with a stylish retro vibe.

If the shopping has the wowfactor, the dining experiencematches it and more, with an

international flavour and cuisinefrom fine dining to street food.

Fine diningThe long-awaited opening ofTom’s Kitchen Canary Wharf(11 Westferry Circus, 020 30111555) has created a real buzz. Thevibe is sleek but welcoming, andTom Aikens’ take on comfort foodis impeccable. Open every day, theweekend brunch –starring gloriouseggs benedict, and brioche Frenchtoast with caramelised apples andcinnamon cream – is already verypopular, so book early. There’s akids’ menu, and a great deli, too.

The open robatagrill, where youcan watch the chefs preparing theingredients, is at the heart of theexperience at Japanese eateryRoka (The Park Pavilion, CanadaSquare, 020 7636 5228). Tryclassics such as black codmarinated in yuzu miso, but saveroom for some pistachio cake withblack sesame ice cream. There’salso a sushi and sashimi menu.

Hale and heartyMeat lovers stampede to Gaucho(29 Westferry Circus, 020 79879494) for prime Argentinian beef,or for perfect steak frites, head toLe Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte(18-20 Mackenzie Walk, E14 4PH,020 3475 3331), with no menusor reservations –simply choosehow you want your steak cooked.

SHOPPING

KEELY AND NICKIEWEST INDIA QUAY‘The Canary Wharf malls are not justgood for designer clothes, I like all thechoice. I live near Bluewater but I shophere! I grew up locally and it’s lovely tocome back and see all the changes.’

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Jaeger Womenswear

Hugo Boss

Kiehl’s

Roka

Open-air artFrom Canary Wharf’s inception,newly commissioned public artand the creative use of openspaces were an integral part ofthe design vision. The CanaryWharf Estate has one of the UK’slargest collections of public art,with works by leading artists anddesigners, and hosts a year-roundprogramme of exhibitions andspecial events – all free to view.

Wander and wonderStroll through the piazzas andalong the waterside promenades,or explore the spacious shoppingmalls, and it won’t be long beforeyou stumble across a statue or apiece of conceptual art.

Look skyward to admire the50m ‘Windwand’ by Ron Arad, a towering shaft of bright crimsoncarbon fibre that sways in thebreeze along Canary Riverside.Enter nearby Westferry CircusGardens to enjoy the tapering‘Chimney’ by Andrew Burton,inspired by Indian architecture,and the soft curves of ‘SassoCosmico’ (‘Cosmic Stone’) by Do Vassilakis-König, whose

gleaming exterior reflects thesurrounding park and buildings.

There are striking bronzes and figures with classicalfeatures, such as the mask-like‘Centurione I’ by Igor Mitoraj, orGiles Penny’s ‘Man with ArmsOpen’, a rough-hewn bronzefigure with head thrown back andarms outstretched in anexuberant lust-for-life pose.

The expressionistic faces,shapes and scribbly lines of BruceMcLean’s 40m-long ‘SculpturalRailings’ bring wit and humour toa stretch of Fisherman’s Walk,just as the whimsical, angularmetal figures of Lynn Chadwick’s‘Couple On Seat’ brighten upCabot Square and provide visitorswith a perfect photo opportunitysitting between the bronze couple.

End your art tour in prettyHeron Quays Park, near SouthDock, to see the latestacquisition, the rounded, tactileform of ‘Sacrificial Anode’ byEilís O’Connell, which joins thethree other sculptures there.

Take a wander and see whatyou can discover! To find out moreabout the works and artists, pickup a free Art Map, availablearound the Estate, or download itfrom www.canarywharf.com.

Sculpture at WorkAs well as the Canary WharfEstate’s 65-plus pieces of publicart, there are spaces showingexciting temporary exhibitions.

The Sculpture at Work seriesof exhibitions has been runningsince 2001; on now is BronzeSculptures from the Ingram

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There’s top-quality traditionaland nuevoSpanish cooking atIbéricaand the outdoor Ibérica LaTerraza (Cabot Square, 020 76368650) where executive chef NachoManzano,of two Michelin-starredCasa Marcial in Asturias, elevatestapas to the level of haute cuisine.

For a portion of hearty Italiangoodness, choose from favouritesCarluccio’s (Reuters Plaza, 0207719 1749), Jamie’s Italian(Churchill Place, 020 3002 5252)and Pizza Express (Cabot Place,020 7513 0513). For somethingdifferent, try Obikà Mozzarella Bar(West Wintergarden,35 Bank St,020 7719 1532) where you cantry three creamy varieties of thelovely creamy stuff, includingsmoky bufala affumicata, as wellas pizzas and regional Italianspecialities.

World of flavoursIf it’s tacos and tortillas you’reafter, Wahaca (The Park Pavilion,40 Canada Square, 020 75169145) hits the spot, and Nando’sholds its own if it’s that chilli kickthat floats your boat (Cabot Place,020 3200 2096; Jubilee Place,020 7513 2864).

Enjoy tasty noodles and stir-fries at Wagamama (JubileePlace, 020 7516 9009) or yourchoice of Thai, Chinese,Malaysian or Singaporean dishesat Sri Nam (1 North Colonnade,020 7715 9515), where you cansit down or take away. Or try it

Japanese style at Wasabi (CabotPlace, 020 7719 6247) and threebranches of Itsu (Canada Place,020 7516 9085; Cabot Place,020 7512 5790; Jubilee Place,020 7512 9650).

Food on the goLatte lovers can get their caffeinefix at Caffè Nero, StarbucksandCosta, and there’s grab-and-golunchtime sustenance at BagelFactory (7 Westferry Circus, 0207513 0737), Baguettes (CanadaPlace, 020 7515 8886) and therather superior Birley Salt BeefBar (One Canada Square, 0207719 0061). Crussh (JubileePlace, 020 7519 6427) and Pure(One Canada Square, 020 75129990) provide healthy, delicioussmoothies, juices, salads and hotand cold meals to go.

Any tipple craving can besatiated at Canary Wharf.For champagne and

cocktails, try the fourth-floor bar atPlateau (16-19 Canada Square,020 7715 7100), with a greatview overCanada Square Park.You can look out on Cabot Squarefrom the spacious cigar terrace ofBoisdale of Canary Wharf (CabotPlace, 020 7715 5818), which hasa restaurant, grill and 12m-longwhisky bar with over 1,000 bottlesof world-class malts – plus live jazzaccompaniment, as selected byPatron of Music Jools Holland. Justfancy a pint? City favourites Corney& Barrow (9 Cabot Square, 0207512 0397) are happy to oblige.

Collection (until November 15) in the lobby of One CanadaSquare. This exhibition by someof Britain’s most important 20th-century artists is on loan from the private collection ofbusinessman Chris Ingram. It’sfree and open seven days a week.

The Community Gallery inJubilee Walk showcases work bylocal art projects. Until November13, it has works made by HeadwayEast London, who work with peopleaffected by brain injury, throughart, music and writing therapy.

Fashion flairCanary Rocks (November 1-3) isthe perfect chance to update yourwardrobe and be inspired by thelatest catwalk collections. Expectan exciting mix of runway shows,exclusive shopping events andgreat offers to showcase the newseason’s collections, with shopsat all four malls taking part.

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ARTS & EVENTS

Ice skating and starry nightsAs autumn creeps in, the skylinelooks stunning on those clearblue-sky mornings. The fairy lightswill soon be twinkling in the trees inpreparation for the festive season,and the outdoor ice rink in CanadaSquare Park will again be at thecentre of all the fun. It’s open fromOctober 26 to February 16 2014 –plenty of time to get your skates on.

Pint-sized rookies can skatewith a polar bear to aid balance(alas, these are just for the kids)and you can book lessons to helpperfect your pirouettes, but whocares if you take a tumble? It’s allpart of the fun. Pick up a flirtyskater-style skirt to look the part,and don’t forget to stop for awarming hot chocolate at therinkside café after your session.You never know your luck…

Santa’s delightsThe malls will be decked withboughs of holly and filled withfestive spirit, and the shops willbe full of inspiration for yourChristmas wish lists. The jollyfellow in the red suit will be sayinga hearty ‘Ho ho ho’ at Santa’sGrotto in Jubilee Place (Nov 30,Dec 1, 7, 8, 14-24; 11am-5pm,£2 donation to charity) and there’llbe activities including arts andcrafts and face painting – expectto see a few Rudolf red noses!Check the website at www.canarywharf.com for updates on theChristmas festivities.

DANIEL ANDCHARLOTTECANARY WHARF‘I loved the open-air theatre inCanadaSquarethis year, they gota big audience. I saw a modern-dress ‘Hamlet’,‘The Comedy of Errors’ and‘Waiting forGodot’, they wereall very good.’Wahaca

‘Sacrificial Anode’

‘Chimney’

Travelcard and Oyster pay as yougo cardholders. Choose a hop-onhop-off ticket, or a weekly pass,for ultimate flexibility.

River toursFor a more relaxed and leisurelyexperience, several river boatoperators offer a range of trips –sightseeing tours with

commentary, dinnercruises and live

entertainment anddisco cruises.Tours includehop-on hop-offdeals and aredesigned forvisitors whofancy adifferent

way toget to

know thecapital.

You can use a rivertour service to link to eastLondon by disembarking atGreenwich Pier, then headingfor the nearby DLR station. For river bus and river touroperator details, go towww.tfl.gov.uk/riverservices.

landmarks and attractions,including central stop-offs at the London Eye and Banksideand on to Canary Wharf andGreenwich, even lifelongLondoners see something newfrom this watery perspective.

River busOne of the most convenientoptions is the river bus –fast, frequent andreliable. Like afloating bus, thisis a greatservice not just forcommuters,but forfamilies withkids, who lovethe idea oftravelling byboat but want thefreedom to hop onand off as they go.

River bus services are a greatway to travel from centralLondon and arrive in style forevents at The O2 and nights out in Canary Wharf, Greenwichand Woolwich. Ticket pricereductions are available for

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BICYCLE, RIVER AND AIRThe DLR network leads you from the City to east and south-east London, but onceyou step off the train, you can go further and tour the area from many differentperspectives: on two wheels, on the water – or 90 metres up in the air

Get here by DLRThe nearest DLRstation to the Emirates

Air Line is Royal Victoria

Emirates Air LineNo, you don’t need yourpassport. Opened in 2012, theEmirates Air Line is a uniqueway to travel in London – thecapital’s first cable car. It’sbeen a huge hit with commuterstravelling across the Thamesbetween the GreenwichPeninsula and Royal VictoriaDock, gig-goers heading for TheO2, and visitors who simplywant to take in the wonderfulviews – of the Olympic Park inStratford, across the river to theOld Royal Naval College inGreenwich, east to the ThamesBarrier and west to St Paul’sCathedral.

Thirty-four cabins, travelling at six metres per second, makethe cruise through the air on a journey just over 1km long. It runs until 9pm in summer (April to September) and 8pm in winter (October to March). You can even take a bike onboard, if you’re touring the area.

With an Oyster card, adulttickets are from £3.20, children£1.60, with ‘360 degree tours’(return tickets) available. Seewww.tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline.

Barclays Cycle HireFor journeys from A to B or for a leisurely ride, the Barclaysbike has quickly become a blueicon on London’s streets. Thisself-service bike-sharing schemeis a great way to get aroundtown, whether it’s a plannedjourney or a spontaneous jaunt,with docking stations all overthe city and near many transportstops. It’s available to anyoneaged 14 or over, 24 hours a day,every day of the year. Just hire,ride and return!

If you haven’t jumped on aBarclays bike yet, it’s brilliantlyeasy to get started. Just go toany docking station, select ‘Hirea cycle’ and follow the on-screeninstructions to get a releasecode for your bike. Tap in the

code and you’re away. Whenyou’re done, go to any BarclaysCycle Hire station and push the bike into a docking point – a green light will tell you whenyou’ve docked successfully.

In the past 18 months there’sbeen a huge expansion of theBarclays Cycle Hire scheme intoeast London. To locate thenearest docking station to you,and see how many bikes areavailable, go to www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire for a live map.Fees start from £2 for 24-houraccess, including unlimited tripsof up to 30 minutes each.

Taking to the ThamesRiver services offer a great way to travel in style. Services runbetween Woolwich in the eastand Putney in the west (withchanges), and as far west asHampton Court in the summer.

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to explore further on two wheels.Find the nearest docking stationat www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire. You can take a bike on river services and the EmiratesAir Line at any time, and on theDLR off peak, so there are norestrictions on how far you can go.

Shop in all directionsThe markets of Greenwich andfashion avenues of Canary Wharfand Westfield Stratford City areall well linked by DLR, and youcan take the river services toGreenwich or Canary Wharf piers.

Or for something a bit different,disembark at Bankside Pier, pickup a Barclays bike and cycle onto Brick Lane market, where youcan dock your bike and explorefurther on foot, soaking up thelocal arts and fashion vibe.

Stretch your legs on theGreenwayThe 60km Jubilee Greenway footand cycle path was established in 2012 to mark the 60 years ofthe Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The

local section starts at VictoriaPark and curves towardsStratford. Whether you’re on yourown bicycle or on foot, stop atthe bike-friendly View Tube artsspace and café (Marshgate Lane,E15 2PJ), with a fabulous view ofQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Order one of their excellent cakesor homemade soups and checkout how the park is evolving.

The Greenway then continuesfrom Stratford down to NorthWoolwich, where cyclists canuse the foot tunnel to go southof the river, then head upstreampast the Thames Barrier and the

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the river bus back intotown and give yourselfa well-earned rest!

Get back to natureHire a Barclays bike at IslandGardens and go round the Isle ofDogs, checking out the riversidebirdlife here and from viewpointsat South, Middle and North docks,and Jubilee Park by Canary Wharf.

The biggest green space onthe Isle of Dogs is sprawlingMudchute Park. There are fourdocking stations near the park,including one at Mudchute DLR,so park up and go for a walk, orvisit Mudchute City Farm (0207515 5901). With animals fromgoats to geese, pigs to turkeys,this is your only chance to haveyour picturetakenstanding infront of a llama with theCanary Wharftowers in thebackground…

Cycle from the past to the futureArrive in Greenwich as the Tudorswould have – by river. Take yourown bike on a river boat anddisembark at Greenwich Pier.In 2012 the pier was refurbishedand it’s now a great spot to grabsomething good to eat; therooftop terrace at Nando’s (0208269 1770) is perfect for aleisurely lunch or dinner takingin the beautiful river views.

After exploring the maritimehistory of Greenwich at the OldRoyal Naval College, NationalMaritime Museum and CuttySark, cycle to the Emirates AirLine terminal close to The O2,cross over the river with yourbike and pedal on to Stratford,where you can tour QueenElizabeth Olympic Park and stopoff for a coffee or smoothie atthe Unity Kitchen Café (see p6).

Go on a mates dateIf you’ve done the museums ofSouth Kensington, get a newperspective at the brand newsustainable cities exhibition atThe Crystal (see p11). It’s handyfor the Emirates Air Line, takingyou to The O2 and river servicesat Greenwich Pier.

Alternatively, take the DLR toEast India, Blackwall or Westferryand jump on a Barclays bike toexplore the ever-changingDocklands landscape – perfectfor a leisurely Saturday with adifference. Tour the Isle of Dogs,dock your bikes at Island Gardensand walk through the GreenwichFoot Tunnel under the Thamesto find somewhere good for lunch– with fresh food stalls and plentyof restaurants and cafés, you’respoilt for choice. Finish up with ariver bus to Canary Wharf Pier fora comedy show or quiz night.

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EVENTSHere’s a guide to some of the best events in Greenwich,Docklands and Stratford -- art and music, talks, walks andexhibtions, sport, comedy, festivals and fun

Globe TrottingOngoing, until Dec 31Subtitled ‘Ethnographic Fansfrom the Collections of The FanMuseum’, this is a specialexhibition looking at fans andfan production around theworld, through the centuries.The Fan Museum, Greenwich; £4, £3 concs, £10 family.

The Ingram CollectionOngoing, until Nov 15Modern figurative bronzes fromthe collection are on display aspart of the Sculpture in theWorkplace series. Lobby, One Canada Square;FREE.

Love N StuffOngoing, until Oct 5Tanika Gupta’s hilarious andtouching story of love,attachment and what we meanby home. After 35 years ofmarriage, husband Mansoorfancies swapping Stratford forDelhi, but Bindi’s not so sure…Theatre Royal Stratford East;£15-£8.50.

Yinka Shonibare MBE atGreenwichSep 18-Feb 23 2014Following on from his ‘Nelson’sShip in a Bottle’, which standsoutside the NMM’s Sammy OferWing, Shonibare has beeninvited to create large-scaleartworks to ‘infiltrate’ the RoyalObservatory, Queen’s House andother Royal Museums sites.Royal Museums Greenwich;FREE (entry fee for some pieces).

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013Sep 19-Feb 23 2014This competition and exhibitionshowcases incredible images ofthe cosmos taken by amateur

astrophotographers from allover the world. Royal Observatory, Greenwich;FREE.

Billy Joe Saunders v John RyderSep 21Stunning Olympic venue theCopper Box Arena hosts thiseagerly awaited Britishmiddleweight championship bout.Copper Box Arena; £43.50-£130.

New Food MarketSep 21, Oct 5, Nov 9, Dec 7Food from around the world,plus music in the Courtyard andfree activities for children.Stratford Old Town Hall, 29 Broadway, E15 4BQ; FREE.

Newham London WaterfrontFestivalSep 21Live music, water-based fun,children’s activities and thechance to explore The Crystal,topped off with a fireworksfinale by the water (2-9pm).Royal Victoria Dock; FREE.

Open House London Sep 21, 22Visit places of architecturalinterest not usually open to thepublic, including parts of theORNC and Queen’s House thatare closed at other times; seewww.londonopenhouse.org.uk. Various venues; FREE.

Wood Wharf Food and Farmers’ MarketSep 21, 28Fresh organic produce and treats.Wood Wharf, Prestons Rd, E14 9SB; FREE.

Tour of BritainSep 22The Tour of Britain returns tocentral London for its iconicfinish at the heart of the capital.See www.tourofbritain.co.uk.

Canary Wharf Comedy ClubSep 23, Nov 11Live comedy after dark.East Wintergarden, CanaryWharf; £12.

Ockham’s Razor – Not Until We Are LostSep 26-28Aerial movement and excitingphysical theatre in stories thatexplore what it is to be lost.Stratford Circus; £12, £10concs, £34 family.

Quincy’s Talk and Quiz NightSep 26, Oct 31, Nov 28Quincy of MTV’s ‘Kojo’s ComedyFunhouse’ with guests from theentertainment world and thelocal community, and a prize-laden quiz (age 18+). 7pm.Stratford Circus; FREE.

Macmillan Coffee MorningSep 27Join this Greenwich Marketcharity fundraiser – buy a coffeeat the Keith’s Coffee van, HolaPaella or the Red Door GalleryCafé between 10am and noonand £1 from each coffee soldgoes to Macmillan Cancer Trust.Greenwich Market.

Captured StarlightAll Oct A brand new Planetarium show. Peter Harrison Planetarium,Royal Observatory; £6.50, £4.50children/concs, £17.50 family.

October Family Events at RoyalMuseums GreenwichAll OctLots of fun and educationalevents for children and familieson Thursdays and at weekends,including half-term activities anda Halloween spooktacular familyfun day at the Queen’s House.National Maritime Museum andQueen’s House; FREE.

Cutty Sark family programme Oct-Jan 2014Celebrate the rich culture ofIndia in October, help mark the ship’s 144th birthday inNovember, and get creative withChristmassy crafts in Decemberand January. The sessions arein school holidays and on thefirst weekend of each month.Cutty Sark; FREE with regularentry to the ship.

Met Opera LiveOct-May 2014World-class opera live by satellitefrom New York’s MetropolitanOpera, taking in every productionof the 2013-14 season.Stratford Picturehouse; £30, £25 concs.

Badminton: London Grand PrixOct 1-6Top talents return to Stratfordas part of the Olympic legacy.Copper Box at Queen ElizabethOlympic Park; tickets from £10.

Inspired by the EstuaryOct 3 Francis Marshall, curator of thecurrent Estuary exhibition, invitesartists William Rabin and NikolajBendix Skyum Larsen to discusshow the Thames Estuary’slandscape inspired their work.Museum of London Docklands;£7, £6 concs.

Celebrate 10 Years of DiscoverOct 5, 6A weekend of brand new workincluding stories, theatre andmusic for children.Discover, E15; FREE (Oct 5), £5 (Oct 6).

Robin Ince and Josie Long –ShamblesOct 11, 12Rants, raves, politics, a fewsongs and lots of comic sillinessfrom this good-natured duo.Stratford Circus; £14, £12 concs.

Centrally Heated Knickers Oct 12A vibrant musical show forfamilies and friends, withchildren’s poet Michael Rosen(3pm). On Oct 26, Rosenpresents ‘Pinocchio’ here, too.Stratford Circus; £10, £8 concs,£30 family.

Dance Umbrella 2013 Oct 18-20South African choreographerRobyn Orlin and dynamic dancetroupe Moving Into DanceMophatong present a vibranttheatrical celebration of thebeauty of Africa, combiningmovement, text and images.Stratford Circus; £15, £12 concs.

Trafalgar Night DinnerOct 18Marking the 208th anniversary ofthe Battle of Trafalgar (the actualdate was the 21st), a champagnereception in the Queen MaryUndercroft is followed by a four-course meal and chocolate shipsof the line, catered by Leith’s.There’s entertainment from theMilitaire Orchestra, the Parade ofthe Baron of Beef accompaniedby the Sea Cadets, and MessBeatings by the Royal HospitalSchool Corp of Drums, beforethe final Immortal Memory Toastto Lord Nelson and the SunsetCeremony with the lowering ofthe White Ensign. Painted Hall at the Old RoyalNaval College; £160.

Nelson, Navy, Nation: TheStory of the Royal Navy and the British People, 1688-1815From Oct 21This major new permanentgallery opens on Trafalgar Day.It looks at how the Royal Navyshaped individual lives and thecourse of British history duringthe tumultuous 18th century. National Maritime Museum;FREE.

Home Theatre UK Oct 26-Nov 10Theatre Royal Stratford Eastpresents 30 one-person showsperformed in 30 homes acrossLondon. They’re looking forhomes to perform in – find outmore at www.stratfordeast.com.

The Big Draw with BlackheathArt SocietyOct 28Help create a collaborativemontage based on Greenwich

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and the River Thames,supported by members of theBlackheath Art Society.Suitable for all ages.Clore Learning Centre, DiscoverGreenwich at the Old Royal NavalCollege; FREE.

Half term at Museum of LondonDocklandsOct 28-Nov 2Based on facts and fictions fromthe local area and exhibitsrelated to the museum, thesefree activities for childrenthroughout half-term week areloosely based on the theme of‘Monsters’. The sessions includeMonster Attack! on October 29(age 5+) and November 1 (age3+), part of the national BigDraw 2013 event, and CreepyThings on November 1 (age 5+).Museum of London Docklands;FREE.

Halloween at GreenwichMarketOct 30With scary stalls, ghoulishmusic, jack o’lanterns and lotsof Halloween fun, this popularannual event promises to makeSE10 spooktacular. Kids canbook in with Miss Libby Rose tomake their own Halloween outfitto take home.Greenwich Market; FREE.

Halloween: Fun Family EventOct 30Make your own Halloweenlantern and decorations to takehome with you. Costumeswelcome! (1pm, 2pm, 3pm.)Painted Hall at the Old RoyalNaval College; £2 per child.

Canary RocksNov 1-3Special events and catwalkshows around all four CanaryWharf shopping malls as part ofthis popular annual style fest.Canary Wharf; FREE.

Greenwich Comedy FestivalNov 2, 3The UK’s finest comedians are atthe Greenwich Theatre, Up TheCreek comedy club and othervenues across the borough.There are also fringe and freeactivities for audiences old andyoung, comedy workshops andfunny film screenings. Forupdates, go to www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals2013Nov 4-11See the world’s top tennis starscompete at this annual round-robin tournament that ends theprofessional season.The O2; prices vary.

Ice Rink at Canary Wharf Oct 26-Feb 16 2014Glide around the ice and skatepath in the beautifully lit settingof Canary Wharf’s outdoor rink.Canada Square Park; prices vary.

Christmas at West India QuayNov, DecA magical place to visit for giftshopping and catching up withfriends over food or a cocktail,with the quayside lights addinga festive feel. Look out, too, forspecial events in the run-up toDecember 25.West India Quay; FREE.

Winter LightsNov, DecPretty festive illuminations onMiddle Dock.Canary Wharf; FREE.

Puss in BootsNov 21-Jan 5 2014Andrew Pollard’s spectacular‘Robin Hood’ broke box officerecords here last year, and thedirector returns with more pantofun; book early to bag seats.Greenwich Theatre; prices vary.

Dick Whittington Nov 23-Jan 11 2014Expect lots of laughter, sillysongs and a sack full of festivefun in this raucous new versionof the classic tale by TrishCooke and Robert Hyman.(Audio described Dec 21, 7pm;captioned Dec 20, 7pm; signedDec 21, 2pm.)Theatre Royal Stratford East;£23.50-£5.50

Father Christmas At HomeNov 27, Dec 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22Father Christmas will be inresidence at his GreenwichGrotto, with his funny elves,who treat the children to magicand balloon fun as they wait

their turn to talk to Santa andcollect their Christmas gift bag. Greenwich Market; £4 per child.

Lights On and Lantern ParadeNov 27The Christmas festivities beginwith the local schoolchildren’slantern procession and theswitching on of the Christmaslights. The procession starts at4pm at Discover Greenwich atthe ORNC and winds its way tothe Market. The switch-on is ledby Sarah-Jane Honeywell fromCBeebies and characters fromthe Greenwich Theatre panto.With carols, Father Christmas’sGrotto and shopping until 7pm.Greenwich Market; FREE.

Christmas ClaytimeNov 30-Jan 5Acclaimed puppet theatre groupIndefinite Articles and DiscoverChildren’s Story Centre combineto create a unique interactiveperformance with clay. After theshow, children are invited toplay alongside the performerson stage, making their ownworlds of reindeers andsnowmen from clay. Age 3+.Discover, E15; £8.50, children £7.

Santa’s GrottoFrom Nov 30Visit Father Christmas whileyou’re on a shopping trip to

Canary Wharf’s malls. There’llbe free children’s activities witha festive theme, too.Canary Wharf; FREE (£2 voluntarycharity donation).

Panto PantoNov 30, Dec 1Blue Sky Actors, StratfordCircus’s resident ensemble ofadult actors with disabilities andlearning difficulties, combine thenation’s favourite pantos andChristmas stories into one fun-packed, festive extravaganza.Stratford Circus; £4, £2 concs.

Winter on the ThamesDec 1-31Try something different thisyear – use the river boatservices to travel betweenChristmas markets, view thefestive lights sparkling on thewater and mark New Year’s Eve on the Thames.See www.tfl.gov.uk/riverservices.

Mr and Mrs Moon Dec 7-Jan 5 2014A charming children’s show with a snowy setting, by theexcellent Oily Cart theatregroup. This show is suitable for children aged two to five and will have the celebrated Oily mix of interaction,playfulness and adventure.Stratford Circus; £6-£10, £30 family.

Royal Greenwich InternationalEarly Music Festival &Exhibition 2013Nov 7-9Major early music festival, withinstruments and music for sale,demonstrations, masterclassesand performances, includingThe English Concert with TrevorPinnock. See www.earlymusicshop.com for more details.Old Royal Naval College; £8/day,£17/3 days, under-14s FREE;concerts priced separately.

Wool @ LateNov 14Grab your knitting needles foran epic night of knitting – withtalks and demonstrations, plusstitching and bitching withleading craftivist collectives.Museum of London Docklands;£10 (age 18+).

Turner and the SeaNov 22-Apr 21 2014A major exhibition looking at theartist’s obsession with the sea.National Maritime Museum;£5-£10, £16.50-£25 family.

NBA Global Games London 2014Jan 16 2014The Brooklyn Nets and AtlantaHawks compete in a regular-season NBA game.The O2; prices vary.

Oh What a Lovely War Feb 1-Mar 15 2014Joan Littlewood’s landmarkproduction returns to TheatreRoyal Stratford East in its 50th anniversary year.Theatre Royal Stratford East;£6.50-£28.

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Quincy’s Christmas Carol andComics of Christmas PastDec 7, 8Quincy’s Comedy Lounge takesthe classic Dickens novel andadapts it to the modern day,through the eyes of an angrycomedian who’s lost hisChristmas spirit, until he isenlightened by comics past,present and future. Age 16+.Stratford Circus; £17.50, £15 concs.

Christmas Concert and SupperDec 13The neoclassical Chapel of StPeter and St Paul at the OldRoyal Naval College is theglittering setting for a concert ofChristmas music by the ORNCChapel Choir under the directionof Ralph Allwood. With a two-course supper and a glass ofwine in the Painted Hall.Chapel & Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College; £49, £20 concert only.

Santa’s GrottoDec 14-23Meet Santa in a traditionalVictorian grotto and receive a special present.Museum of London Docklands;£7 per child (including gift, photo extra).

Disney on Ice: Dare to DreamDec 26-30, Jan 3-5 2014Ice skating spectacular for allthe family.The O2; prices vary.

ADDRESSES FOR EVENTSCabot Place and Canada PlaceCanary Wharf, E14 5AH (www.canarywharf.com) Canary Wharf DLR.

Churchill Place Canary Wharf, E14 5RB (www.canarywharf.com) Canary Wharf DLR.

Copper Box ArenaQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3HB (020 8221 490, queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk)Stratford International or Stratford DLR.

Cutty SarkKing William Walk, SE10 9HT(020 8858 4422, www.rmg.co.uk/cuttysark) Cutty Sark DLR.

Discover Children’s Story Centre383-387 High St, E15 4QZ(020 8536 5555,www.discover.org.uk) Stratford DLR.

East Wintergarden43 Bank St, E14 5NX (www.canarywharf.com) Canary Wharf or Heron Quays DLR.

The Fan Museum12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER (020 8305 1441,www.thefanmuseum.org.uk) Greenwich or Cutty Sark DLR.

Greenwich MarketSE10 9HZ (020 8269 5096,www.shopgreenwich.co.uk) Cutty Sark DLR.

Greenwich TheatreCrooms Hill, SE10 8ES (020 8858 7755,www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk)Greenwich or Cutty Sark DLR.

Jubilee PlaceCanary Wharf, E14 5NY(www.canarywharf.com) Canary Wharf DLR.

Lobby, One Canada Square Canary Wharf, E14 5AB (www.canarywharf.com) Canary Wharf or HeronQuays DLR.

Museum of London DocklandsWest India Quay, E14 4AL (020 70019844, www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands) West India Quay or CanaryWharf DLR.

National Maritime MuseumPark Row, SE10 9NF (020 8858 4422, www.rmg.co.uk) Cutty Sark DLR.

The O2Peninsula Square, SE10 0BB (0844 856 0202, www.theo2.co.uk)Emirates Greenwich Peninsulaterminal or North Greenwich tube.

Old Royal Naval CollegeCutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW (020 8269 4799, www.ornc.org) Cutty Sark DLR.

The Royal Docks E16 (www.newham.com) Royal Victoria DLR.

Royal Observatory and PeterHarrison PlanetariumBlackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ (020 8858 4422, www.rmg.co.uk) Cutty Sark DLR.

Stratford CircusTheatre Square, E15 1BX (0844 3572625, www.stratford-circus.com) Stratford DLR.

Stratford East Picturehouse Theatre Square, E15 1BX (0871 902 5740, www.picturehouses.co.uk) Stratford DLR.

Theatre Royal Stratford EastGerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN (020 8534 0310,www.stratfordeast.com) Stratford DLR.

ALL EVENTS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION. PLEASE CALL OR VISITTHE WEBSITES FOR DETAILS OF ALL EVENTS.

HOW TO GET HERETravel from south-east to east London on the DLR, and take in some splendid views along the way

Atrip on the Docklands LightRailway is always an event.Travelling quietly and

speedily along elevated tracks, you can enjoy the unfolding cityvistas through the trains’ bigwindows as you travel througheast and south-east London.

It’s 26 years since the DLR firstlaunched, and there have beenconstant developments andupgrades in the service sincethen, even within the last year.

Back in the day, there were just 11 trains and 15 stations.Now, thanks to an £850 millioninvestment project, the railwaysystem has 149 rail cars and 45 stations, and carries around100 million passengers a year.

•For Greenwich Park, the NationalMaritime Museum, Cutty Sark andother local attractions, go to CuttySark for Maritime Greenwich DLR.•For Westfield Stratford City andStratford’s Cultural Quarter, alightat Stratford DLR.•Museum of London Docklandsis closest to West India Quay DLR.•For Canada Square the closeststops are Canary Wharf or HeronQuays DLR. • For The Crystal the closest stopis Royal Victoria DLR. For more information about faresand tickets, visit www.tfl.gov.ukor call the 24-hour hotline (0343222 1234). Service and networkcharges may apply, for detailssee www.tfl.gov.uk/terms.

DLR tickets and train times• Children under 11 travel free

on the DLR at any time (with an Oyster photocard or whenaccompanied by an adult).

• An off-peak Oyster single adultfare for zones 1-3 is £2.70.

• Trains run every ten minutesand as often as every three anda half minutes at peak times.

• The DLR is fully accessible. All DLR stations have lifts andall the trains have wheelchairand pushchair areas.

• The DLR connects to theUnderground at Bank, TowerGateway, Canary Wharf, HeronQuays, Stratford, Canning Town,Bow Church and West Ham, theEast London Line at Shadwell,the Emirates Air Line at RoyalVictoria and river boats at CuttySark and Woolwich Arsenal.

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