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Bow is an East London neighbourhood that offers residents a unique blend of old world charm and modern living. Dating back to the 1100s, this area has now evolved into a sought-after residential neighbourhood. Commuters in Bow benefit from excellent transport links. Three Tube stations— Bromley-by-Bow, Bow Road and Mile End — along with Bow Church and Devons Road Stations on the DLR offer residents easy access to Canary Wharf, the City and Central London.

Situated within the ‘Golden Triangle’ of the City, Canary Wharf and Stratford – Bow houses a mix of Victorian houses, Georgian townhouses and opulent developments. One of this area’s key attractions is Victoria Park — one of London's oldest public parks. There’s boating, tennis courts, a café and a children’s water play area within this park.

Roman Road is Bow’s main shopping thoroughfare — a bustling market for over 150 years. You can also explore the surrounding independent boutiques, vintage outlets and contemporary cafes such as Mae + Harvey and Zealand Coffee.

Top attractions in Bow

Trinity Buoy Wharf

London Museum Docklands

Excel London

IFS Cloud Royal Docks

Keir Hardie Recreation Ground

Frequently asked questions about Bow

The Royal Victoria Dock and Royal Albert Dock, linked by the Connaught Passage, are historic docks close to Canning Town.

The Canning Town Estates Regeneration plan by the Newham Council aims to add over 2,000 new homes to the area, in addition to the busy A13 Newham Way trunk road.

Canning Town Station is an interchange on the Jubilee Line of the Underground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and part of fare Zones 2 and 3 for commuters.

Spread across the E16 and E13 postcodes of East London, Canning Town offers several recreational venues and places of interest, such as Excel London, IFS Cloud Royal Docks, and Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse.

Despite its Zone 2/3 status, Canning Town is less than half an hour from central London via the Underground network.