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The Great Britain Guide

Gardens · London

Jamestown Harbour

In or near City of London.

Free admission

Jamestown Harbour — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.

Blackwall Basin Lock - geograph.org.uk - 7249812

DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station
Blackwall · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Jamestown Harbour is a garden of interest in england-london, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Jamestown Harbour is a residential development located on the eastern edge of the Canary Wharf estate, featuring low-density housing with scenic views of Poplar and Blackwall Marinas. The area is characterized by its tranquil environment and historic architecture, including a Grade 2 listed hydraulic accumulator tower. It offers a unique living experience amidst the bustling Docklands regeneration area.

From the Wikipedia article

Jamestown Harbour is a low-density luxury housing development of 73 homes in Poplar in East London, situated between Poplar Dock and Blackwall Marina, and to the north of Wood Wharf. It is spread across three cul-de-sacs: Landons Close, Bridge House Quay, and Lancaster Drive.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The development was designed by WCEC Architects for the Wates Group and was completed circa 1985. Jamestown Harbour was one of the first housing developments of the original London Docklands regeneration scheme. With its brick built warehouse style exteriors and distinctive blue and red balconies, it was designed to recreate the appearance of traditional river and dockside warehouses. Jamestown Harbour is surrounded by five heritage waterways:

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.5039, -0.0089
Parish
Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Postcode
E14 9QW
Parliamentary constituency
Poplar and Limehouse
Nearest railway station
Blackwall0.5 km
Official site
web.archive.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jamestown Harbour?
Jamestown Harbour is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 9QW), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
What is Jamestown Harbour?
Jamestown Harbour — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jamestown Harbour?
The nearest railway station is Blackwall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 9QW.
Who owns Jamestown Harbour?
Jamestown Harbour is owned by Mulberry Management Ltd.
How do I get to Jamestown Harbour?
The nearest railway station is Blackwall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 9QW.