What's Tower Hamlets like?
People go to Tower Hamlets to see popular places such as Tower of London, and to take in culture at top venues such as O2 Arena. Travellers like this romantic neighbourhood for its beautiful river views. ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Trafalgar Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the heart of London.
Flying to:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Tower Hamlets
- London (LCY-London City), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tower Hamlets
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Tower Hamlets
Travelling to Tower Hamlets by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- London Limehouse Station
- Shadwell Station
- Wapping Overground Station
Getting to Tower Hamlets on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Limehouse DLR Station
- Westferry Station
- Stepney Green Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Tower Hamlets
What to see in Tower Hamlets
- Tower of London
- O2 Arena
- Tower Bridge
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Trafalgar Square
Things to do in Tower Hamlets
- Oxford Street
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Troxy
- Museum of London Docklands
- Brick Lane
