About the marina
Poplar Waterside & Marina is situated in an enviable location next to Canary Wharf and opposite the Millennium Dome. The 90 berth marina is operated by Aquavista – the largest marina operator on Britain’s inland waterways. This modern marina is arguably one of the best-connected marinas in the whole of London and offers a unique way to enjoy waterside life in the capital city.
The gated marina offers residents an excellent array of facilities and services, including 24 hour CCTV, electricity and water provided to each berth, wi-fi, toilets, showers, laundry, pump-out and outside communal space. There’s also a friendly team on hand to help whenever you need them and a regular fuel barge visiting the site.
Nearby Canary Wharf has a wide range of restaurants, cafés and increasingly popular shopping facilities. The tranquil marina benefits from a strong community spirit with an eclectic mix of sea-going vessels, narrowboats and river cruisers.
The moorings
Poplar Waterside offers well-appointed, spacious berths designed for individuals and families seeking a distinctive waterside home within easy reach of Canary Wharf and central London. The marina’s secure, gated environment and comprehensive facilities provide everything needed for comfortable, full-time living without compromising on access to the city’s vibrant lifestyle.
Here, life unfolds at your own pace, whether enjoying mornings by the water, relaxing in the secure marina, or stepping out to world-class dining, entertainment, and transport links just minutes away.
The local area
Transport
Canary Wharf Jubilee line, DLR and Crossrail (due to open in 2021) are just a short walk away with fast underground and overground connections into the City and Central London. Also within a few minutes’ walk is Blackwall DLR which provides services to the Royal Docks and London City Airport. Canary Wharf also has a river bus stop, where you can board the Thames Clipper services into central and west London.
Shopping
Two excellent shopping offers are provided by Canary Wharf (10 minutes’ walk) and Westfield Shopping Centre in nearby Stratford (16 minutes by DLR or 30 minutes by bus). The Marina is also next to Billingsgate Fish Market and within easy reach of Whitechapel and Greenwich markets.
Entertainment
West India Quay is just 10 minutes’ walk away. As well as a good mix of bars and restaurants, there’s an excellent 10 screen cinema and the Museum of London Docklands.
Canary Wharf hosts a year-round arts and events programme including music performances, light shows and public art installations. Nearby Wood Wharf (currently under development) will create over 9 acres of riverside parklands and gardens.
Another popular walking route is to take the Greenwich Foot Tunnel from Island Gardens beneath the Thames to Greenwich where you can visit the majestic Cutty Sark, Old Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum.
Cruising
From Poplar, it’s a short cruise on the River Thames and its tributary Bow Creek before you reach the gentle River Lee Navigation in Bow.
Within 30 minutes’ you will arrive at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park where you can take in some iconic Olympic venues or stop for lunch in one of the many waterside restaurants.
Alternatively, cruising the River Thames to the west is a great way to see the capital from a different perspective. Within 3-4 hours, boaters reach Teddington Lock and the start of some beautiful villages and towns along the non-tidal River Thames.
