Piers · London
Wapping Pier
Also known as: Tunnel Pier
In or near City of London.
Wapping Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Wapping · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wapping Pier is a seaside pier on the coast of London — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the Poplar and Limehouse parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wapping, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area E1W.
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Official information
Wapping Pier is associated with the London Bubble Theatre, which focuses on community-driven theatre and storytelling. Visitors can engage with various performances and projects, including those created by local teenagers, inspired by the River Thames.
Place summary
Wapping Pier, also known as Tunnel Pier, is located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E1W. This pier serves as a significant point for river transport and is situated along the Thames, contributing to the area's maritime history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5033, -0.0565
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E1W 2NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- 020 7237 4434
- Nearest railway station
- Wapping — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.londonbubble.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w24444288 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wapping Pier?
- Wapping Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E1W 2NL), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Wapping Pier?
- Wapping Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wapping Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Wapping, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E1W 2NL.
- Is Wapping Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Wapping Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wapping Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Wapping, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E1W 2NL.