Piers · London
West India Pier
In or near City of London.
West India 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
- Heron Quays · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
West India 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 Heron Quays, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area E14.
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Official information
West India Pier is a notable location in Canary Wharf featuring contemporary art installations, including Jay Battle's sculpture 'Vanishing Point'. Visitors can explore the artistic expressions in an outdoor setting, contributing to the cultural landscape of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
West India Pier (formerly West India Dock Pier) is a pier on the River Thames in the Isle of Dogs area of London. It can be found beside the Anchorage Point and Millennium Harbour housing developments at the end of Cuba Street.
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Background
Architecture
It was built in 1874–75 to support the transfer of goods by the East and West India Dock Companies before its ownership was transferred to the Port of London Authority in 1909. After becoming damaged by enemy fire in March 1941 (during the Second World War), it was rebuilt with the pontoon from the unused Blackwall Pier and reopened in 1949–50.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5017, -0.0276
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Heron Quays — 0.4 km
- Opening
- 1874-75
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: w43649857 (ODbL)
- commons: West India Pier, Isle of Dogs.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: West India Pier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West India Pier?
- West India Pier is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 8NG), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is West India Pier?
- West India Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West India Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Heron Quays, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 8NG.
- Who owns West India Pier?
- West India Pier is owned by | operator = London River Services.
- Is West India Pier free to visit?
- Yes, West India Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to West India Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Heron Quays, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 8NG.