Limehouse Basin Marina : Local Info

City of London Billingsgate Market (1 mile)

Now famous for selling roughly 25,000 tonnes of fish per annum, Billingsgate Market was not originally a specialist fish market. While the market has existed since 1400 by an act of Henry IV, it wasn’t until 1850 that a purpose-built fish market was built. This was a boom time for fish sales and it was so expansive that just 23 years later this market couldn’t cope and was torn down to be replaced with a much larger facility. That building stands to the present day and is now listed. The market is open to the public, however guided tours are only available to students and those connected to the catering / restaurant trade.

Tel: +44 (0)207 9871118
Web: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporation/our_services/markets/billingsgate/

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/BillingsgateFishMarket.htm

HMS Belfast (2 miles) (2 miles)

There’s an audio guide and map available to help you navigate the 9 decks of history that are HMS Belfast. This, the largest surviving 20th Century British warship, played key a key role in World War II. She supported the Normandy landings of D-Day and was instrumental in the sinking of the German battle cruiser ‘Scharnhost’. Preserved for the nation, she is today a fascinating place to visit. One which brings the reality of Word War II vividly to life.

Tel: +44 (0)207 9406300
Web: www.hmsbelfast.iwm.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/HMSBelfast.htm

Pumphouse Educational Museum (1 mile)

The Pumphouse Educational Museum opened in 1991, housed in the refurbished Rotherhithe Pumphouse building. The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum is to be found here too - on the ground floor. The pumphouse was originally built as part of the system which controlled the water levels in the local dock system. When Surrey Docks closed in 1970, there was a great deal of land made derelict, and much of this is now the Lavender Pond & Nature Park, which also falls under the umbrella of the Pumphouse Educational Museum. Between these facilities there are three floors and over a hectare of fascinating exhibits and features to be seen and enjoyed.

Tel: +44 (0)207 2312976
Web: www.thepumphouse.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/PumphouseEducationalMuseum.htm

Stepping Stones Farm (1 mile)

The volunteer-run Stepping Stones Farm came into being in 1979. It’s expanded greatly since then and cares for a wide range of livestock along with some domestic animals. There are many visitor amenities including a shop and cafe, nature path, picnic area and various facilities for children and their carers, amongst others. They hold various events across the year which will delight and amuse young and old alike. There is limited parking on site though, with priority being given to the disabled and families with small children.

Tel: +44 (0)207 7908204
Web: www.steppingstonesfarm.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/steppingstonesfarm.htm

The Tower of London (2 miles)

The Tower of London is Britain’s most visited historic attraction and has been the location of so many significant events through history that it can be difficult to know where to start. Guy Fawkes was brought here for questioning. Anne Boleyn was put to death here. Both Elizabeth I and Richard II were imprisoned here. You can find out all about the Crown Jewels, and you can even view the magnificent Imperial State Crown in the Treasury. The famous ‘Beefeater’ Yeoman Guard have guarded the Tower through history and you can still see and speak with them today.

Tel: +44 (0)207 7090765
Web: www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/TowerOfLondon.htm

Tower Bridge Exhibition (2 miles)

There are stunning views to be taken in from the Tower Bridge Exhibition. This famous London landmark was built by the Victorians, designed to carry both foot and vehicular traffic. Perhaps the most recognised aspect of the bridge is that its main span splits and lifts to allow tall ships through. You can visit the Victorian engine rooms and see the original steam engines which were built to undertake this work. It’s a fascinating attraction which combines all this insight with spectacular views of the London skyline.

Tel: +44 (0)207 4033761
Web: www.towerbridge.org.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/TowerBridgeExperience.htm