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Oxbow sits at the heart of one of the fastest-growing areas of East London, linking Poplar with Aberfeldy and connecting people, places, and new experiences within a new thriving neighbourhood.

From eating, drinking, and shopping to one-of-a-kind adventures you won’t find anywhere else, and a vision for the future that puts health and wellbeing first, this is a place to enjoy, experience, and call home.

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Retail Therapy

Arts & Culture

Sports & Leisure

Entertainment

Green Spaces

Walk around the corner to find a diverse mix of cafes, restaurants, and bars – all with something special on the menu to share with friends, or take home as a treat.

The Gentlemen Baristas

The Gentlemen Baristas recapture the spirit of coffee houses of old; offering the best coffee with an onsite roastery. Also on offer is a full menu with carefully sourced ingredients, celebrating classic dishes with a great selection of curated craft beers, wines, spirits and beverages.

@thegentlemenbaristas

Kerb on the Quay

KERB On the Quay brings you a rotating line-up of independent pop-up food and drinks stalls from all over London, every Wednesday and Thursday. 11:30AM - 2PM

@kerbfood

Fatboy’s Diner

Fatboy’s Diner is a classic 1950s-style chrome-and-neon American diner serving burgers, hot dogs and milkshakes.

@fatboysdinertbw

Gelato a Casa

Gelato a Casa at Republic serves a selection of premium gelato flavours alongside a variety of baklava! You can enjoy the desserts with a bespoke coffee blend, carefully selected for ice cream pairing.

@gelatoacasa

From the sweeping scale of Canary Wharf’s mega-sized shopping centres to the delicate treasures of local boutiques and iconic east-end market stalls, there’s something for everyone when you shop in East London.

Chrisp Street Market

Chrisp Street Market is the central marketplace and town centre of Poplar. Work has begun on the regeneration which includes plans for 600 new cafés, restaurants and shops.

@chrispstreete14

Canarfy Wharf Shopping Centre

Canary Wharf Shopping Centre has everything from small boutiques to designer labels, spanning beauty, fashion, fitness, homeware and more. With over 120 stores across five malls, you’ll find everything you need at Canary Wharf.

@canarywharflondon

Westfield Stratford City

Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe with over 250 shops and 70 places to eat and drink, as well as world-class leisure facilities originally developed for the 2012 Olympics.

@westfieldstratfordcity

Greenwich Market

Greenwich Market is fun, colourful and packed with arts, crafts and tasty food. Surrounded by independent shops, bars and cafés, this covered market makes for a great day out.

@greenwichmarket

Plant World London

Plant World London is the perfect place to shop for your new home. Explore a wonderful range of curated plants for indoors and outdoors.

@plantworldlondon

East London’s cultural scene ranges from street art and pop-up shows to a well-established theatre scene and regular arts festivals.

Poplar Union

Poplar Union is an arts & community centre offering an accessible programme of theatre, music, workshops, health classes, family activities and more!

@poplarunion

English National Ballet

The English National Ballet’s new home at London City Island brings the UK’s most exciting ballet company to the area, with spaces designed to bring the community in.

@englishnationalballet

Trinity Buoy Wharf

Trinity Buoy Wharf is a centre for arts and cultural activities that offers everything from shared workspaces to public installations, murals and sculptures.

@trinitybuoywharf

Theatre Royal Stratford East

Theatre Royal Stratford East showcases the very best of theatre, comedy, music and more. It also offers dedicated learning and participation programmes that are available to everyone, developing creative talent wherever it emerges.

@stratford_east

Poplar Works

Poplar Works is a key part of the masterplan for the area, providing shared spaces for the creative industries as well as a chic cafe that’s open to all.

@poplarworks

Create your dream schedule with East London’s wealth of concerts, festivals, and other live entertainment options – no matter whether that means open-air music in the park or the latest concert at the O2.

O2 Arena

The O2 is home to the world’s most popular music, sport, comedy and entertainment, regularly hosting London’s biggest concerts and events.

@theo2london

Crazy Putt Adventure Golf

Crazy Putt Adventure Golf is an 18-hole celebration of iconic 1980s adventures – from dinosaurs brought to life to pirate ships on the high seas.

@crazy_putt

Everyman Canary Wharf

Everyman Canary Wharf is the perfect place to kick back with some popcorn and lose yourself in the latest blockbuster or indie flick.

@everymancinema

Troxy

Troxy is a Grade II-listed Art Deco music venue, offering five bars, a 2am license and cloakroom facilities – it’s the perfect vantage point to see your favourite act.

@troxylondon

Revolution Karting

Revolution Karting is home to Central London’s best outdoor karting track. Based in Mile End on the Central Line, the 550m track is the fastest in central London, with speeds of up to 45 mph.

@revolution_karting

Stay fit and healthy with cycling paths, swimming pools, boxing classes and plenty more. Or sit back and watch the action at West Ham’s London Stadium and the Olympic Park where there’s always something to see.

Aberfeldy Boxing Club

Aberfeldy Boxing Club was started on Millennium Green by Kirk Whitelock, a proud local who noticed that there weren’t any easy ways for the people of Aberfeldy to stay active. Today, the club offers open gym sessions and boxing classes, for adults and kids alike.

@aberfeldyboxingclub

F45 Blackwall

F45 Training is a global fitness community specialising in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven.

@f45_training_blackwall

Poplar Baths

Poplar Baths was originally used as a public bath house in the 1800s and re-opened in 2016 as a leisure centre. Take advantage of an Olympic-sized swimming pool, large sports hall and a rooftop football pitch.

@better_uk

Moo Canoes

Moo Canoes is the best way to see London’s amazing waterways and take in spectacular views of Canary Wharf by canoe or kayak – either as a hire or as part of a group event.

@moocanoes

Rise Climbing

Rise Climbing is a friendly climbing centre where you’ll find bouldering walls, traverse wall, training wall and a gym. All suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced climbers.

@theriseclimbingproject

Step into nature at one of Oxbow’s newly landscaped green spaces, or head to one of the nearby local farms or parks to experience their expansive open spaces and tangible sense of community.

Bow Creek Ecology Park

Bow Creek Ecology Park is the wild side of the London Docklands. The former ironworks, shipyard and coal wharf is now a stunning wildlife haven, tucked away in the heart of East London.

@leevalleypark

Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Crossrail Place is one of London’s largest rooftop gardens. Wander through and admire the exotic plants, relax on one of the many benches nestled in hidden pathways or enjoy a show in the amphitheatre. Free to visit and open daily to the public.

@canarywharflondon

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a world-leading destination for sport, entertainment, culture, education and relaxation, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is also a global centre for enterprise.

@queenelizabetholympicpark

Mudchute Park and Farm

Mudchute Park and Farm is set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London. It’s a community charity, with a working farm, children’s nursery and a wide range of educational activities. Open every day, free of charge.

@mudchute_farm

Royal Greenwich Park

Royal Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscaping, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times. Overlooking the River Thames, it’s home to some of London’s most iconic views.

@royalgreenwichpark

Explore distances to transport hubs and Central London destinations.

Walking

Cycling

DLR

Tube

Crossrail

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East India DLR Station

0.3 miles

11mins

Canning Town Station

0.5 miles

15mins

East India Dock Basin

0.5 miles

15mins

Trinity Buoy Wharf

0.6 miles

23mins

Canary Wharf

1.4 miles

04mins

Canning Town Station

0.5 miles

09mins

Canary Wharf

1.4 miles

17mins

Victoria Park

2.9 miles

17mins

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

3.2 miles

18mins

Westfield Stratford

3.8 miles

05mins

Canary Wharf

09mins

Stratford

09mins

London City Airport

12mins

Tower Gateway

13mins

Bank

01min

North Greenwich

04mins

Canary Wharf

06mins

Stratford

13mins

Waterloo

20mins

Bond Street

07mins

Liverpool Street

09mins

Farringdon

13mins

Bond Street

18mins

Paddington

39mins

Heathrow Airport

Journey times taken from tfl.co.uk, google.co.uk/maps and crossrail.co.uk

Internationally known for its educational excellence, London sees students from across the globe take advantage of the world-class universities on offer. Life at Oxbow provides easy access to a range of academic and creative degree courses.