Docklands - London
Overview
Formerly part of the Port of London, Docklands is the semi-official name for an area in the east of London, England. In Greater England it comprises parts of several boroughs (Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich). The docks were at one time the world’s largest port. Now the docks have been redeveloped for commercial and residential use. In 1971, the name London Docklands was used for the first time in a government report on redevelopment plans and since then has become virtually universally adopted. However, it had created conflict between the new and old communities of the London Docklands.

Accommodation
Choose the kind of accommodation you are looking for in Docklands and make your stay comfortable. Ideally located with views over the Thames and Canary Wharf, Hilton London Docklands Hotel is perfect for your leisure or business stay. The spacious rooms and excellent facilities including high speed internet access will make your stay worthwhile. If you want a cheaper accommodation without compromising on quality, Ambassadors Hotel London is the place to stay. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and convenient facilities as you meet your friends and relax in the lobby.

Shopping
When you are in Docklands, you can explore the place by doing shopping. If you are interested in buying gifts and books about London’s Docklands, the story of the port and the river and the people living and working there, the shop at the Museum in Docklands is the best place. You can also buy postcards, posters and prints, toys, stationery and audio-visual material relating to Docklands. For furniture and office supply, Docklands City Office Furniture is the place to buy. At the Broadway Market you can buy ceramics, clothing from the 50s, 60s and 70s, including USA street wear, organic food including rare breed pork, veal and venison, sea food and fresh food, handmade cheese butter and butter milk, fair trade coffee, and organic breads, cakes and pastries, health products and many more. You can also get a great range of products from Cabot Place Shopping Centre.

Food
Docklands offers many restaurants around the business district Canary Wharf. Dockland restaurants serve different kind of cuisines. You can have a wonderful evening as you dine at Gaucho Canary Restaurant which is situated along Canary Wharf’s riverside. Savor its poultry, fish and vegetable dishes, and beer as you fill your palate. Treat yourself to delicious and mouth watering ‘Consistent and imaginative’ dishes along with Mediterranean cuisines. Relish chorizo, black pudding and squid, or pan-fried wild sea bass with pine nuts, raisins and olive tapenade. After your meal, you can have the lavender and balsamic homemade ice-creams for desserts.