King Edward Memorial Park

The park is located directly next door to Free Trade Wharf and offers tennis courts, an all weather football pitch, bowling green and a children’s play area as well as a bandstand and waterfront benches. The Park is wheelchair accessible throughout.

Sports Centres

John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street Wapping
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activities, Glamis Road
Mulberry Sports & Leisure Centre, Richard Street

Gyms + Spas

Residents have access to an on-site Leisure Centre, which includes a Gym, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna.

The area is served by many gyms and spas, both chain and smaller ventures. These include Fitness First, PureGym and Virgin Active amongst many!

There are also fitness-related offers available to members of the Friends of St Katharine Docks.

Swimming Pool

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, LBTH, has a commitment to provide five public swimming pools in the borough. Not all will be open simultaneously due to maintenance and upgrades. For details and up to date information view the LBTH Swimming page. Alternatively visit Be.Well which is run by and for LBTH to provide health and leisure facilities across the borough.

You can also visit Poolfinder for information on local pools including the private pool at Virgin Active.

Boating club

Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, Westferry Road Isle of Dogs, 020 7537 2626

Royal Foundation of St Katharine 

Founded by Queen Matilda in 1147 and with HM Queen Elizabeth II as our previous patron, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has served as a centre for worship, hospitality and service over many centuries. The Foundation is a five minute walk from FTW and has hundreds of interesting and varied events every year.

Cinemas/Theatres

There are numerous cinemas in the local area from large chains such as Cineworld and Odeon, or boutique cinemas such as Everyman or Genesis. And of course Leicester Square is easily reached for the latest big releases and the occasional red carpet premier!

Library

Idea store Learning – Shadwell Centre, The Highway

Parks

London is blessed with hundreds of parks large and small across the city. LBTH has details of all the parks within the local area including King Edward Memorial Park which is right next door. LBTH provides details and links regarding the latest redevelopment plans.

City Farms

Stepney City Farm, Stepney Way
Mudchute Farm, Pier Street Isle of Dogs
Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street

Local Attractions

Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay
Whitechapel Art Gallery, Whitechapel High Street
Ragged School Museum, Copperfield Road