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Out and About
The Docklands are home to London City Airport and ExCeL, London’s premier events venue, whilst also on the doorstep is Canary Wharf. Rapidly become a leading London location, it is with easy access from Stansted Airport, just along the M11. Easily connected by the A12 and A13 as well as the award winning Docklands Light Rail at Prince Regent station, London is within effortless travelling distance of the Docklands and the hotel (click here for a map and directions to the Ramada Hotel & Suites and London Docklands).
Canary Wharf is not just for clinching executive deals, but has emerged a very chi chi neighbourhood.
Shopping
Jubilee Place (Canary Wharf) - 200 of London's finest shops all under one roof
- Markets - Enjoy a look at Spittalsfield Market, Pick up a bargain at Roman Rd, meander through Petticoat Lane, stop for a curry at Brick Lane and end the day by immersing yourself into the charm of Greenwich with its fantastic choice of bric and brac and olde world pubs
- Bluewater Shopping Mall - Eastern England's most exclusive shopping mall, a 20 minute drive East A13
- Bond St -A mere 20 minutes tube ride away - Great designer clothes and shoes; eg, world-famous department store Selfridges
Attractions
Check out our special guide to some of the most popular attractions, including full details of how to find them from the hotel:
Click for our Attractions Guide
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Museum in Docklands (West India Quay) - This new museum tells the fascinating story of London's river, port and people from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf
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Cutty Sark (Greenwich) - Take a magical voyage back to 1869 on board the Cutty Sark, the world's only tea clipper. Great views, evocative interiors, an experience for all
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London Eye - Watch the London Skyline. The London Eye has 32 fully enclosed capsules. On a clear day you can see past Windsor Castle...sip a flute of champagne and witness the beauty
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Tower Hill/Tower Gateway/The Tower of London - Visit a famous World Heritage site in London at The Tower of London - the most perfectly preserved medieval fortress in Britain. It is famous also as a place of imprisonment and death, its function today is a safe deposit box for the Crown jewels. For over 900 years the Tower has dominated the City of London and is today one of the Capital's most prominent landmarks. Throughout its long history the Tower has not only been a fortress but a royal palace, prison, jewel house, menagerie and royal.
Alternative attractions:
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Jack the Ripper Thames River Cruise - a trip to the dark side of London! - London's East end was a hotbed of crime and vice in the 19th Century....he allegedly stalked and butchered his victims amongst the fog and dimly lit alleys..the ultmate murder mystery!...come and investigate!
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Have a drink with Sherlock Holmes - Within 20 minutes of the Ramada head for the warmth of The Sherlock Holmes Pub - this boasts not only good ale and food but a unique collection of the great investigstor's memorabilia
For further information on great days out in London's Eastside go to www.VisitEastLondon.co.uk
Beauty/Spas/Hairdressers/Pool
We have a number of options all within easy reach - we will be happy to arrange and discuss on request...ask at Reception for more details
