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London parks and green spaces in Canary Wharf
Improving air quality, reducing noise and creating beautiful, soothing places to spend time, green spaces in London’s urban hub are essential for our wellbeing and Canary Wharf has many to enjoy.
Across more than 16 acres of landscaped parks, gardens and verdant squares there are 1,000 trees, 4,000 shrubs and 70,000 seasonal plants adding to the feel-good-factor. Within these places of biophilic beauty, you can take part in a wealth of activities as well.
Whether you want to workout in the fresh air, watch a movie under the stars or dine alfresco, there’s something for everyone and every occasion.
Cabot Square Park
Alfresco dining and artistic inspiration
At the heart of the Wharf you will find Cabot Square Park with its impressive fountain and the bronze relief portrait of investment banker and pioneer of the Euromarkets, Michael von Clemm, the Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore, and the contemporary Couple on Seat by Lynn Chadwick. Stroll through on your way to a shopping spree in Cabot Place mall or enjoy the open air with your morning coffee. Add to the experience with enviable outdoor dining experience, from Italian fare and a Capri-inspired terrace at Brera Lounge to the Spanish stylings of Ibérica.
Canada Square Park
Events and entertainment
A central gathering place for events on the Wharf, Canada Square Park invites you to enjoy an impressive juxtaposition between the cultivated green space and the towering feats of architecture around it. The space is much loved for its plant life and mature trees as well as a regular programme of entertainment ranging from music to open-air film screenings and live streaming of the season’s biggest sporting events, all surrounded by bars and restaurants for whatever mood you’re in. Quench your thirst at botanical bar, The Parlour or the Oasis Bar & Terrace, and appease your appetite on the elegant terraces of The Ivy in the Park.
Columbus Courtyard
An outdoor public art experience
Located on the west end of the Wharf, Columbus Courtyard is a surprising little haven that’s perfect for taking a moment to sit and watch the world go by. A paved area peppered with mature trees, perfectly placed benches, summer blooms and an impressive fountain, it also features inspiring pieces of artworks that sit quietly waiting for you to appreciate and observe. Whatever day of the week, enjoy an impromptu alfresco experience full of flavour and culture as you watch the fountain flow, with a cup of coffee and a pastry in hand. Or stroll on through towards Colombian-inspired fare like a vegan pulled pork tostada at Assenheims 56.
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
An oasis in the city
For a tropical touch at any time of the year, Crossrail Place Roof Garden is a unique oasis within the urban sprawl. Free to visit and open everyday until 9pm (or sunset in summer), the indoor space brims with biophilic beauty and sits almost exactly on the Meridian line. A feast of exotic plants and hidden paths, it is home to Canary Wharf’s unique Short Story Stations and has an 80-seater amphitheatre featuring regular theatrical performances. It also leads to favourite haunts including the botanically inspired Pergola On The Wharf for floral cocktails and DJ sets with views of the north dock, or barbecue favourites and frozen slushy cocktails at Big Easy.
Harbord Square Park
Playing in the open air
Inspired by the London tradition of garden squares, Harbord Square Park is an oasis of calm with space to sit, stroll and for children to enjoy the playground. Open 24/7, the park is filled with mature trees and hosts a regular roster of mindfulness activities from art to yoga and dance. It’s also just moments from the water at Blackwall Basin, teaming with reestablished wildlife and biodiversity, which adds to the area’s ever-increasing beauty. Enjoy the Soho-like eclecticism of independent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes close by, from Emilia’s Crafted Pasta to MMy Wood Wharf. Let little ones run around and enjoy everything from seesaws to music-making equipment, and if you really fall in love with it, take a look at the apartments at 8 Harbord Square.
Harbour Quay
Waterfront boardwalk
At Canary Wharf’s Harbour Quay park you can listen to the water lap the shore and enjoy a moment of carefully curated calm. Sit under the trees or stroll along the waterside boardwalk, this versatile space is perfect for family picnics, outdoor fitness or simply enjoying a coffee and conversation with a colleague. Combine a stroll in the park with exceptional dining experiences at Roe on Park Drive or community market, MMY Wood Wharf. Try authentic Bombay cuisine at Dishoom or plant-based goodness at Mallow, maybe even take your picnic on the water with a self-drive boating experience at GoBoat.
Jubilee Park
A Zen zone away from city stress
A space designed for tranquillity, Jubilee Park offers instant Zen thanks to its carefully curated, flowing style, its verdant trees and its rich artworks, including Helaine Blumenfeld’s sensuous Fortuna sculpture. Rest on the grass over lunch in the sun or enjoy a stroll into the early evening for a moment of wellness To maximise the experience, there’s a host of eateries close by, from grabbing an early caffeine fix at Black Sheep Coffee to salad bowls and burritos at Chipotle. Enjoy it against a musical backdrop with Lunchtime Classicals, evening jazz and afternoon theatre thanks to the Alfresco Arts summer series.
Montgomery Square
Where outdoor activities flourish
A buzzy outdoor spot that’s made for socialising, Montgomery Square practically fizzes with the excitement of street food markets and sporting events with pop-up ping pong and Minigolf by Craig & Karl in Montgomery Square. From first dates to lunchtime leisure, after work socialising or family days out, there’s something for everyone in open space amidst the urban landscape. You can start your day with the perfect caffeine fix at coffee connoisseur favourite 640East, and return for lunch with extra intrigue thanks to the return of The Lunch Market. Add a little friendly competition into the mix with a free and colourful take on miniature golf as well as pop-up ping pong every day of the week.
Westferry Circus
Catch your breath and some rays
A distinctly circular space that was once a mere road interchange has been transformed into a rejuvenating place to spend time, Westferry Circus is fringed with trees and filled with shrubs and seasonal flowers. Offering an energising space for a morning stroll or a lunchtime breather, the park is peppered with sculptures that add intrigue and creativity. Enhance your visit with an alfresco lunch from Assenheims 56 or enjoy a legendary Argentine experience at nearby Gaucho. Maybe even hop on a cruise from nearby Canary Wharf Pier.
