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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 surrounded by multiple works of art. Observe the bronze relief portrait of Michael von Clemm, pioneer of the Euromarkets or the Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore. Then stroll through on your way to a shopping spree in Cabot Place mall. 

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Eating and drinking in Cabot Square Park

Enjoy a bite with a view of the park at Cabot Square Park, thanks to restaurants with outdoor terraces. Favourites include the Brera Lounge for authentic Italian fare on the terrace inspired by the vibrant and picturesque island of Capri. The Spanish stylings of Ibérica also beckon, offering tapas on their terraza with a buzz reminiscent of Madrid. 

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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, all surrounded by bars and restaurants for whatever mood you’re in.

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Eating and drinking in Canada Square Park

Restaurants at Canada Square Park offer something for everyone. Dine in Art Deco elegance on two outdoor terraces at The Ivy in the Park. The Parlour is a treat with its alfresco terrace and bar complete with fire pits and giant umbrellas. Meanwhile, the open air Oasis Bar & Terrace sits in the park itself, serving everything from cider to champagne every day of the week. 

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Things to see and do in Canada Square Park

Canada Square is a feast of alfresco entertainment this year. In particular, Summer Screens return to showcase everything from live sporting events (the Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon) to movies. There’s also a host of seasonal events and activities taking place – watch this space! 

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Columbus Courtyard

An outdoor public art experience

Located on the west end of the Wharf, Columbus Courtyard is a surprising little haven where you can 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 artworks that sit quietly waiting to be observed. 

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Eating and drinking in Columbus Courtyard

Bring a cup of coffee and a pastry from Pret a Manger – Westferry Circus, or stroll on through towards Colombian-inspired fare at Assenheims 56. Whether it’s morning, lunchtime or afternoon, a weekend or a workday, Columbus Courtyard is the perfect spot for an impromptu alfresco experience. 

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Things to see and do in Columbus Courtyard

While the fountain sets the scene for meditative calm, it’s the artworks in Columbus Courtyard Canary Wharf that offer a talking point over a takeaway coffee.  Igor Mitoraj’s Centurione I appears as an ode to survival, while Paul and Pete’s Time and Tide comments on pollution in the oceans, and Tatiana Orloff’s bronze planters create an air of sophistication. 

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Crossrail Place Roof Garden

An oasis in the city

For a tropical touch in all seasons, Crossrail Place Roof Garden is unique. Free to visit and open everyday until 9pm (or sunset in summer), the indoor garden sits almost exactly on the Meridian line. A feast of exotic plants and hidden paths, it has an 80-seater amphitheatre featuring regular theatrical performances, and it leads to favourite haunts for food, drink and entertainment. 

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Eating and drinking in Crossrail Place Roof Garden

After a stroll under the strawberry trees and a bumble past the bamboo, quench your thirst and appease your appetite at Pergola On The Wharf with fanciful floral cocktails, DJ sets and views of the north dock. Alternatively, head to Big Easy, inspired by 19th-century rib shacks and satisfying taste buds with frozen slushy cocktails and barbecue favourites. 

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Things to see and do in Crossrail Place Roof Garden

 Walk past the Japanese Maple trees and head to The Short Story Stations to find new and classical literature for all ages in vending machines and printed on eco-friendly paper. For lunch breaks with a twist, you can also discover a roster of outdoor musical and theatrical performances with Al Fresco Arts throughout the summer. 

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Harbord Square Park

Playing in the open air

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 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.

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Eating and drinking in Harbord Square Park

The area around Harbord Square Park in Canary Wharf has a Soho-like eclecticism with an array of independent shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Enjoy home cooked feel-good-factor overlooking the park at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta, or grab a bite from sustainable community market MMy Wood Wharf and take it with you to enjoy under the trees. 

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Things to see and Do in Harbord Square Park

The playground at Harbord Square Park is hailed as one of the coolest in London, complete with a low maze of hedges and concrete paths, peppered with bridges, mirrors, benches, seesaws, talking tubes, a mini slide and music-making equipment. Flanked by waterside walks, it’s also the perfect place for a little lunchtime yoga, mindfulness and meditation.

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Living in 8 Harbord Square

Right next to the park sits 8 Harbord Square – an exquisitely designed apartment building bringing Manhattan loft-style living to London. Fresh, contemporary and available to buy, apartments are generously sized, open plan and bathed in natural light. 

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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 calm. Sit under the trees or stroll along the waterside boardwalk, this versatile space is perfect for family picnics, outdoor fitness or simply enjoying coffee and conversation with a colleague. 

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Eating and drinking in Harbour Quay

Combine a stroll in the park with exceptional dining experiences from dinner at Roe on Park Drive to lunch at artisanal community market, MMY Wood Wharf. It’s perfect for putting a picnic together for a leisurely outdoor afternoon with friends. 

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Things to see and do in Harbour Quay

The water beckons when you walk through Harbour Quay, and the self-drive boating experience at GoBoat answers the call. Take a group of friends (up to eight people) on your very own cruise from Bellmouth Passage to see the Wharf from a whole new angle. Try authentic Bombay cuisine at Dishoom or plant-based goodness at Mallow.

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Living in Wood Wharf

Purchase a piece of this urban paradise at 10 Park Drive and One Park Drive for a stylish, sky-high lifestyle, or lease with a luxury twist thanks to apartments by Vertus. Their award-winning experience is available at 8 Water Street or 10 George Street  – Canary Wharf’s first pet-friendly address. 

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Jubilee Park

A Zen zone away from city stress

A space designed for tranquillity, Jubilee Park offers instant Zen thanks to its flowing style, verdant trees and 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 – either way, it’s a moment of wellness at any time of the day. 

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Eating and drinking in Jubilee Park

Local eateries abound near Jubilee Park, whether you fancy the best steak in town at the Argentinian Grill, a marriage of Chinese and Western flavours at Biang at Wharf Kitchen or just a truly great cup of coffee from Black Sheep Coffee. Café Brera is an Italian feast for the senses, and Chipotle is brimming with healthy customisable salads, bowls and burritos. 

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Things to see and do in Jubilee Park

The cascading water features and abundant greenery of  Jubilee Park inspire art for all ages with the return of the Alfresco Arts summer series. A celebration of art, theatre and music throughout the day, enjoy music performances at Lunchtime Classicals, King Lear in the afternoon, jazz trios in the evening and more. 

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Montgomery Square

Where outdoor activities flourish

A buzzy outdoor spot that’s made for socialising, Montgomery Square fizzes with the excitement of street food markets and sporting events from pop-up ping pong to 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. 

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Eating and drinking in Montgomery Square

Start your day at coffee connoisseur favourite 640East, and enjoy a midday break with the return of The Lunch Market. Tuck into a kaleidoscope of fresh and flavoursome foods from an array of vendors, then grab a seat on one of the picnic benches and soak up the atmosphere.   

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Things to see and do in Montgomery Square

There’s always something to get involved in at Montgomery Square. From April to September a colourful take on miniature golf is pride of place thanks to artists Craig Redman & Karl Maier. Pop-up ping pong is also a favourite feature with colourful tables that you can play any time between midday and 6pm – just remember to bring your own bats and balls. 

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Westferry Circus

Catch your breath and some rays

A distinctly circular space, Westferry Circus is fringed with trees and filled with shrubs and seasonal flowers. Next to the north bank of the River Thames, where you will also find Canary Wharf Pier, it offers an energising place for a morning stroll or a lunchtime breather. 

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Eating and drinking in Westferry Circus

Westferry Circus is the perfect spot for lunch in the fresh air thanks to plenty of nearby eateries. Assenheims 56 are masters of South American-inspired sandwiches, or for more substantial meals on a leafy terrace with views of the pier, it’s got to be the Argentine experience at Gaucho. 

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Things to see and do in Westferry Circus

Westferry Circus has it all – entertainment, culture, plant life and connectivity. Trees and flowers change colour with the seasons, while views of the water and easy access to Canary Wharf Pier make it perfect for taking a cruise after dinner. You can also ponder more than 30 artworks in the park, such as Do König Vassilakis Sasso’s captivating Cosmico. 

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