St Katharine Docks

Settled on the north bank of the flushing River Thames, St. Katharine Docks is rooted way back into the history of Britain. Named after a former hospital existing at the site, the docks is now a place where one can do everything from eating, drinking, enjoying, working or living. Explore this historic location as part of your Europe tour packages, discovering its diverse offerings and rich heritage.

The place is totally different from the rest of London City in terms of looks and vibes. People flock here to enjoy that local vibe and stroll around the original lanes of the city. You will also be delighted to know that all the solitaires of the city are resting near the docks.

Embracing the views of the beautiful city of London, Katharine Docks is the only marina in Central London. You will find various old sailing ships and modern yachts around the docks which fits in for the perfect background for some great pictures.

Opened as a commercial dock in 1828, this place has retained its essence of antiquity and the same reflects in the building on the site. You should definitely come here to grab a generous piece of the oldness of the freshest place in the city.

• The dock has a floating film festival every year which takes place on the large flat bottomed floating bridge on the edges of the water.
• There are weekly sessions of paddle boating and SUP yoga for the beginners. You can book your session online.
• The Classic boat festival held every year for three weeks will give your eyes the tour of the impressive and exquisitely varnished ships of all sizes .
• The entrance of the east dock is exhibited with an anchor from the wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam.
• A film, ‘To The Devil - A Daughter’ by Hammer Film Productions, features this location.
• Famous boats like Gloriana- a royal barge, and MV Havengore - a former Port of London Authority hydrographic survey vessel, are regularly anchored in this dock.
• It is the start point for world yacht races named Clipper Round.

Places to Eat at St. Katharine Docks

Coming to London and not trying the flavours and aroma being served around the streets is a sin. Here are some of the places near St. Katharine Docks which deserve a brief visit of yours.

1. Emilia’s Crafted Pasta

Crafted especially with love, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta will serve you freshly prepared pasta in the morning. You can choose between two types of pasta which is dried or fresh where dried is without eggs whereas fresh is with eggs. You can enjoy their two range of pastas cooked in an array of different sauces in the beautiful Italian outdoor setting.

2. Zizzi

Traditional taste of pizza, calzone and pastas is all that you will get in here. Zizzi brings a great range of options for you from their Italian cuisines which you can enjoy while being on their classic wooden boards.

3. Dokke

Inspired by Asian art of cooking, Dokke brings you the flavours of Asia which you can enjoy in the cozy space just beside the chef’s counter.

4. Kilikya Turkish Cuisine

A menu brimming with Turkish classics is the USP of Kilikya’s and you can step in this modern cafe to entertain your tastebuds with the same.

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Places to Stay near St. Katharine Docks

1. The Tower Hotel

Presenting the views of the Tower Bridge from its windows, the rooms of the Tower Hotel are cosy and comfortable for you to stay in. Plus, it is just a mile away from the St. Katharine Docks.

2. Leonardo Royal London City

Housing an indoor pool, excellent banquet, flavourful restaurant and a vacationing vibe, Leonardo Royal London City is one of the best picks for you if you wish to stay near the Docks.

3. Novotel London Tower Bridge

Situated in the proximity of the St. Katharine Docks and various other prominent monuments and places in London, Novotel London Tower Bridge gives you a perfect stay. They have comfortable rooms with huge windows for you to witness the surrounding beauty of the city.

4. Apex City of London Hotel

Adorned with glass windows and bright interiors, Apex City of London Hotel should definitely be in your top picks for staying. It is situated near to the market which makes it easier for you to commute from your hotel to the places where you can relish on foods, clubs and more.

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Travellers' Tip before visiting St. Katharine Docks

These are the few travelling trips you could follow while visiting the St. Katharine Docks.

- Make sure to arrive early in order to explore the docks and the places nearby.

- Plan to visit various other gems of the city along with the docks as they are not very far away.

- Do cruise in the river Thames as this would be a great opportunity.

- Do stroll over the Tower Bridge as it is not even a mile away from the docks.

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The city of London gives you the chance to explore a great means for public transport. Hence, you can enjoy your ride on a bus, train or tube. Here is the breakdown of each of these:

By Bus: Bus No. 100, 343 and 42 goes in the direction of St. Katharine Docks and one can board any of these running around them to conveniently reach the destination.

By Train: Trains running over the ground namely Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink can easily take you to the St. Katharine Docks.

By Tube: Tubes in the UK are underground tram service which are likely to consume less time than the others. You can travel on either Circle or District line and get down at St. Katharine Docks.

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