The Essentials

Thomas More Square

Wapping

St Katharine Docks

This section highlights the areas and facilities immediately local to the development. All are within 10 minutes walk.

The essentials

Supermarket

Waitrose in Thomas More Square

Thomas More Street, London, E1W 1YY

Tel: 020 7702 1640

www.waitrose.com

Doctor

Wapping Health Centre, 22 Wapping Lane, London, E1W 2RL

Tel: 020 7481 9376, Fax: 020 7488 4246

Please note, the nearest Hospital is less than a mile away:

The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB

Tel: 020 7377 7000, Fax: 020 7601 7102

Dentist

St Peter’s Community Centre, Reardon Street, London, E1W 2QH

Tel: 020 7481 1013

Post Office

Pharmacy

Tower Pharmacy, 50 Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W 2RL

Tel: 020 7488 9364

Assura Pharmacy, Unit D, Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London, E1W 1AT

Tel: 020 7265 0221, Fax: 020 7488 3715

Dry Cleaners

London Dry Cleaners in Thomas More Square. Includes shoe repair and key cutting.

31 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YY

Tel: 020 7748 1331

Petrol

Several exist on The Highway, including one with a drive-thru McDonalds.

Texaco petrol station, 102-126 The Highway, Wapping, London, E1W 2BU

Tel: 020 7481 9425

Private Gymnasium

Fitness First in Thomas More Square

15 Thomas More Square, London, E1W 1YW 

Tel: 020 7702 2777, Fax: 020 7702 4666

Public Sports Centre

John Orwell Sports Centre,  Tench Street, Wapping, London, E1W 2QD

Tel: 020 7488 9421, Fax: 020 7680 0224

Mini Cab

Elite Cars, 99 Wapping Lane, Wapping, London, E1W 2RW

Tel: 020 7488 4488

ATM Machine

The nearest ATM machines are in St Katharine Docks (opposite Starbucks) and at the Post Office in Wapping Lane (see picture of Post Office above).

Thomas More Square

Thomas More Square is a complex of office, retail and leisure buildings situation in between Quay 430 and St Katharine Docks. There is a small retail area which contains a large Waitrose, posting box, some small shops, cafes and a large pub which broadcasts major sports events.

Wapping

Much has been written about Wapping - an area steeped in history dating as far back as the Saxons.  Now Wapping is an eclectic mix of old and new.  Warehouse conversions and cobbled streets give away Wapping's trading and maritime history, but glass-fronted offices and luxury waterfront apartments reinforce a modern and trendy image.

As a resident Wapping has a number of amenities and facilities including a sports centre, restaurants, pubs, doctor and dentist surgeries.  Wapping Lane in the heart of the area is a village-like street complete with a butchers, baker, post office and pharmacy. As an area, Wapping is small and one is able to explore the maze-like streets and canals on foot.

Notable pubs in the area include the Prospect of Whitby, which claims to be the oldest Thames-side pub in London. Formerly a meeting place for sailors, smugglers and cut-throats, a noose hangs by a window to commemorate the custom of "Hanging" Judge Jeffreys! The Captain Kidd is another popular choice, named after the Scottish privateer William Kidd who was hung in Wapping back in 1701.

St Katharine Docks

St Katharine Docks took their name from the former 12th century hospital of St Katharine's by the Tower, which stood on the site.  Now the Docks are an oasis of calm and tranquillity in a bustling and noisy London. St Katharine Docks have a self-contained feel comprising of residential apartments, offices, shops, restaurants and a marina.

Amongst some of the facilities are a pharmacy, beauty spa, and newsagent. The area benefits from many eateries including sandwich bars, cafes and restaurants. If you're feeling particularly brave there is The Medieval Banquet!

Most of all, St Katharine Docks provide a scenic shortcut to Tower Hill and Tower Gateway stations, as well as to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the riverside.