5 outdoor activities to do in Canary Wharf

We all picture Canary Wharf just as a workplace, but it actually offers much more than we can image.

Here are the best 5 outdoor activities in Canary Wharf to do with your family, friends, partner or on your own.

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Climb up & over the O2 Arena

Thames River Cruises & London Boat Trips

Visit Greenwich Park and Observatory

Fly with the Emirates Air Line cable car

Visit Mudchute Park and Farm

££££ – North Greenwich Station

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n the top of the most popular entertainment venue in London, 52 meters above ground, climbing gear on and enjoying the best view of the city of London, this is definitely one exciting and challenging experience.

Being the climb pretty steep, the first step of this experience goes though the health and safety and the recommendation to pay attention to the safe instruction on the signs.

The second step is to wear, on top of your cloths, the climbing gear. It’s mostly made of Velcro and zips to help you putting it on. You also have to wear flat shoes with a good grip, that are otherwise provided from the staff.

All you have to do know is climb, safely secured to a safety wire and with at least one hand on the handrail, the top of the O2 Arena and enjoy the amazing view.

££££ – Canary Wharf Station

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njoy the relaxing experience of cruising. Let the Thames breeze caress you and let the waves lull you. Enjoy the panorama of Canary Wharf, a truly incredible and unique view, thanks to the vision of the tallest and most spectacular skyscrapers in London.

The boat trip on the river is the fastest, most practical and fun way to visit the neighborhood and move around if you need to reach the other shore in no time.

££££ – Cutty Sark Station

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 reenwich park is one of the biggest parks in London and offers from both his bottom and his top, an amazing view of the skyline of Canary Wharf. At the lower level of the park you can find a children’s playground, an herb garden and a boating lake, while on the upper level you can find a huge flower garden, as well as the world known Royal Observatory and the Greenwich Meridian.

££££ – North Greenwich Station

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ly over the river Thames at 92 meters above ground and enjoy the amazing view of the O2 Arena, the skyline of Canary Wharf and the 2012 Olympic Park.

If you own an Oyster Card, you can use it to board paying £3.50, otherwise you will need to pay a paper ticket, that costs £4.50. The crossing lasts between 5 and 10 minutes and there is a maximum of 10 people per ride.

Free Entrance – Mudchute Station

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ho would ever think to find a farm 5 minutes from the massive and modern skyscrapers of the new financial core of London? Well all you have to do is take the DLR, get off at Mudchute Station and you will be able to see British rare breed animals, such as llamas and monkeys, as well as cows, sheeps, goats and many more.

If you want to spend a day in the nature with your kids and your family and live a new experience, well, the Mudchute park and farm also offers the possibility to feed and cuddle some of the animals.