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The Bridge, Brunel Way,
Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GA

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is a prime driver of the Thames Gateway’s recent economic success and is a thriving space and vibrant retail business district with a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and wine bars, as well as healthcare and leisure facilities and an extensive arts and events programme.

Canary Wharf extends over 97 acres and has been designed with emphasis on creating a pleasant working environment. Careful attention has been given to the provision of public open spaces, including parks, squares and promenades.  Approximately 14.1 million square feet of office and retail space has been constructed to date housing a full range of shops and services, with more currently being developed under Canada Square. 

The first tenants moved into Canary Wharf in 1991, but now over 90,000 people work here.  Currently, the Canary Wharf development comprises over 30 completed buildings and over 200 shops, bars and restaurants within four retail malls.  It also has a conference and banqueting centre, two Dockland Light Railway stations, a Jubilee Line station, car parks and approximately 20 acres of landscaped open spaces.  Visitors can enjoy going to the bars and restaurants on the promenades and within the retail areas visiting the numerous shops and boutiques as well as enjoying the on-going arts and events activities.

Canary WharfWhy come to Canary Wharf?

  • You will be in good company – with world class neighbours like HSBC, Citigroup, Barclays, Clifford Chance, KPMG and Reuters
  • Excellent transport links and more to come with the new London rail line Crossrail due to open in a few years time
  • World class office space with room to grow, flexible terms and new space soon to come on stream - find out more
  • Excellent facilities including more than 200 shops and restaurants, leisure and cultural activities
  • Close to the London 2012 Olympic Park, London City Airport, ExCeL and the City of London

Key facts

  • Located just three miles from Canary Wharf, London City Airport provides swift and easy access to European and UK destinations
  • Check in time is just 10 minutes and corporate aircraft facilities are available
  • Fast feeder services to Paris of Amsterdam can be used to connect with international flights
  • Canary Wharfs 3 principal stations link directly with all main London underground and rail services:
    • 7 minutes from London Bridge
    • 11 minutes from Waterloo
    • 15 minutes from Green Park