Limehouse Basin - Lesser Known London

If you're in the area visiting Gordon Ramsay The Narrow Pub, set aside an extra hour to walk and wander along the River Thames and throughout the nearby Limehouse Basin area.  Located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, the basin connects the river with an interior canal system. 

The area was one a busy maritime port in medieval times and beyond, but shifted its purpose in the 1960s when the major dock closed.  The area fell into decline, but has seen a resurgence and refurbishment of property in recent times.

Calm, peaceful and dotted by an array of vintage wooden boats, it's a great place to stroll and enjoy a different kind of London away from the bustle and traffic of center city. 




The Docklands Light Railway
Limehouse