Wapping Area Guide

Why live here in Wapping
Wapping is a largely undiscovered haven of tranquillity to the east of London’s business district. Its village-like atmosphere is hard to come by so close to The City and neighbours and colleagues alike can be found jogging along the river, or taking in the atmosphere of one of its cosy riverside pubs.

To the east can be found faithfully restored warehouses and wharfs and charming cobbled streets. In stark contrast to these are the impressive new developments along the western end of the high street and St Katharine’s Dock. These come with far-reaching views across the river and upstream to Tower Bridge.

The river is the main draw to Wapping, and is is accessible for all to walk along and enjoy. St Katharines Dock brims with glamorous yachts and has numerous bars and restaurants. A short walk from here is The Tower of London and transport links providing easy access to the rest of London.

Wapping is home to:

Hellen Mirren, Graham Norton, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, Anton Ferdinand (although we’ve been asked not to advertise this!)

History

Wapping was first settled by the Saxons and translated literally means “(the place of) Wæppa's people”. Proximity to the river has given it a strong maritime character and it was inhabited by sailors, mastmakers, boat-builders and many other seafaring traders until well into the 20th Century. All along the high street are relics of this era such as the old hoist mechanisms of the warehouses or sets of worn stone steps down to the Thames.

Property type
Warehouse and wharf conversions
New developments

Places of Interest

Tower Bridge
Butlers Wharf
Southbank
St Kats Dock
O2 nearby

Getting to Wapping

Trains
DLR: Shadwell and Tower Gateway.
Fenchurch Street

Underground
Wapping - currently being refurbished, East London Line and access to Jubilee Line.

Buses
100 Bus to the City
D3 Canary Wharf
River buses from Tower Bridge and St Katharines Dock

Airport
London City Airport

The Limehouse link linking East London to The Highway and into the city. Blackwall tunnel to South London. A2 and A13

Wapping Local authority

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Council Hotline
Town Hall
Mulberry Place
5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BG

General enquiries Tel: 020 7364 5020

Email: generalenquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Where to go out in Wapping

Restaurants

Il Bordello
81 Wapping High Street
E1W 2YN
Tel: 020 7480 9950

The Wapping Project
Wapping Hydraulic Power Station
Wapping Wall
London E1W 3SG
Tel: 0871 323 8754

Lillys Restaurant, Bar and Grill
75 Wapping High Street
E1W 2YN
Tel: 020 7702 2040

Bars and Pubs:

The Dickens Inn
St Katharines Dock
Tower Bridge
London E1W 1UH
Tel: 020 7488 2208

The Town Of Ramsgate
62 Wapping High Street
London
E1W 3SJ
Tel:020 7481 8000

The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall
London E1W 3SJ
Tel: 020 7481 1095

Schools in Wapping
Green Gables Montessori Primary School (for 7 years and under) The Institute 302 The Highway Wapping E1W 3DU Tel: 020 7488 2374	The Charter House Square School 40 Charterhouse Square EC1M 7AJ Tel: 020 7600 3805	City of London Girls School St Giles Terrace Barbican EC2Y 8BB Tel: 020 7847 5500
City of London School Queen Victoria Street EC4V 3AL Tel: 020 7489 0291