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EXPLORE BY DLRWith stations as little as one to three minutes apart, the DLR is thequickest and easiest way to get from the central tube interchanges todestinations all over east and south-east London: Tower Gateway to CuttySark in about 21 minutes, Stratford to Royal Victoria for the Emirates AirLine in less than ten minutes, and Bank to Canary Wharf in 11 minutes.Barclays Cycle Hiredocking stations arelocated in this blueshaded areaCANARY WHARFFrom early morning to late atnight, seven days a week, theheart of the new city buzzes.Meet friends for jazz and dinnerafter work, chill out exploringthe outdoor art in the parks andplazas on a lazy Sunday, or simplyhead for the malls and chooseyourself a new look in the stylishboutiques for men and women.NIGEL TRADEWELL, NERIDA HOWARDROB GREIG, HELOISE BERGMAN, JONATHAN PERUGIA,QUEEN ELIZABETHOLYMPIC PARKLondon 2012’s gift to us is thereinvented Olympic Park, whichhas blossomed into a wonderfulopen space for sport, leisureand entertainment. Climbthe ArcelorMittal Orbit, watchbasketball, ride a bike or justrelax with a coffee.STRATFORDGreat pubs and art spaces withcenturies of history, vibranttheatres with a continuingtradition of groundbreakingperformances, rooftop bars,a world of cuisines, watersidewalks and, of course, WestfieldStratford City for retail therapy,bowling, cinema and a casino.Oh, and did we mention Discover,London’s only dedicated storycentre for children?GREENWICHOne of London’s favourite ‘villages’,Greenwich ticks all the boxes. Stunningarchitecture and grand museums,beautiful Greenwich Park and the lively,ever-changing market are complementedby great nightlife and tasty local brews.By river or DLR, it’s easy to discoversomething new every time you’re here.4 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15THE O2Whatever the weather, The O2 isa hub of entertainment. For dates,nights out with mates or family daytrips, there’s a cinema, bowlingalley, restaurants and bars, freeinteractive attractions and greatspaces for live performances.EMIRATES AIR LINELondon’s only cable car and aunique way to cross the river,the frequent, easy service onthe Emirates Air Line links youto east London and Greenwich.It also has to be one of the mostpicturesque forms of publictransport anywhere in the world.For more information and ideas for days out, go totfl.gov.uk/planet-dlrExplore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 5

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARKWORK OUT, REST AND PLAY INQUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARKWelcome to London’s super-park – the coolest place towatch and take part in sport, bring the kids, communewith nature or simply kick backince its role as the hubof London 2012, QueenSElizabeth Olympic Park hasattracted thousands of visitorsevery week – and its popularitycontinues to grow by the day.But why do Londoners loveit so much? Let’s count a fewreasons – not only is it enormous(almost the size of Hyde Parkand Kensington Gardens puttogether), free to enter and open24/7, it’s also jam-packed withthings to do across the seasons,from sports activities and naturetrails to foodie festivals and popuppoetry readings.What’s more, it’s slap-bang inthe centre of E20, fast becomingone of the capital’s hottestpostcodes, and easy to get to(it’s just a ten-minute walk fromStratford station). More than justa park, it’s a place to eat, drink,play and be merry – and it’s alsoa place to live and work, withexciting business developmentsfrom Here East and TheInternational Quarter plannedfor coming years. In other words,there are worse places to spendyour time…A sporting legacyIt’s impossible not to be inspiredwhen visiting Queen ElizabethOlympic Park – monumentsto the spectacular LondonOlympic and ParalympicGames of 2012stand proudlyall over it,from thenow-iconicLondonAquaticsCentre to the formerOlympic Stadium. But what’seven better is that thesevenues live on after the Games,to be enjoyed not just by thosewith superhumanathletic abilities. From just£3.50, you can channel yourinner Ellie Simmonds (or justsplash about) in the LondonAquatics Centre’s stunningpool, or go and play tennis withmates at Lee Valley Hockey andTennis Centre – or if you’re aftera wheely good time, Lee ValleyVeloPark offers bike hire andBMX tracks.Get some perspectiveThe ArcelorMittal Orbit is oneof Queen Elizabeth OlympicPark’s stand-out attractions– quite literally.The UK’s tallestsculpture, the AnishKapoor-designedtower reaches 114.5metres into the air and,needless to say, offerssome spectacularviews across Londonfrom its top. Thesculpture has twoobservation platforms,one at 76m and one atan eye-watering 80m.LIGHTWORKPHOTOSJEREMY SELWYNHead up fora panoramaof the city –and the rarechance to climbon a famous work ofart without getting toldoff. The unique grass-toppedbuilding that is the Podium, atthe base of the Orbit, is a greatstop-off for coffee and cake.Plenty to exploreIf you’re looking for a differentkind of perspective on QueenElizabeth Olympic Park, get toknow it via one of its many freetrails. Pick up a leaflet fromthe Information Point at thepark (open 10am-3pm daily) ordownload one via the website,and you’ll have the chance totake in the sporting sights ona London 2012 trail, perusethe park’s many hidden worksof art on an art trail, or take thechildren’s trail for little ’uns –full of secret missions for miniadventurersto take part in, whichwill easily keep them amused foran afternoon. Then there’s the‘Discover the Park’ trail, an idealintroduction to the park and itsvarious flora and fauna; on yourvisit you might spot anythingfrom toads to kingfishers – keepyour eyes peeled!Park lifeDespite it being a stone’sthrow from central London (it’sseven minutes from St PancrasInternational, and you can reachit from all of the capital’s majorrailway stations in under 40),Queen Elizabeth Olympic Parkis home to swathes of idyllic,glorious green.The wide, open space of thenorth Parklands, borderingon the cool communities ofHackney Wick and Leyton,is the perfect place tochill and get somebreathing spacein the city. Withinthis verdantsetting, the ecofriendly,solarpoweredTimberLodge is hometo the UnityKitchen Café(www.unitykitchen.co.uk), servingweekday lunches,weekend brunches, snacksand drinks with a focus on fresh,seasonal ingredients. The café’sconveniently located right nextto the Tumbling Bay AdventurePlayground, with tree houses,sandpits, rock pools, swings andslides all designed to help kidsTumbling Bay Adventure PlaygroundGet here by DLRStratfordand StratfordInternational are the nearestDLR stations to the parkget the most out of the park’snatural landscape (and give youthe chance to chill out).The south Parklands are justas much of a treat, boasting apeninsula of wild-flower-filledpleasure gardens. Designedin collaboration with the bodsbehind New York’s famous HighLine, the plant-rimmed gardensare like a series of outdoorrooms, within which you’ll findall kind of great spaces, evena theatre area complete withstage. And – lucky kids – loadsmore play space, including ahelter-skelter and a climbing wallfor the more adventurous ones.Days outThe park’s multitude of zonesand spaces – each with a slightlydifferent vibe – makes it an idealplace for events. Catch a localsports game or a band at theCopper Box Arena (home of theLondon Lions basketball team),browse a mammoth vintagefashionmarket by the water, orattend a live reading at the quirkypop-up Poetry Shed. There’salways something on.For events and parkinformation visit www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.ukQUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK6 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 7

STRATFORDver since the London 2012Olympics, Stratford hasEbeen one of the hippest andmost happening spots in the city.It also has excellent tube and raillinks, so it’s easy to get to. Themayor has recently announcedthat he would like the three mainstations (Stratford, StratfordInternational, and Stratford HighStreet) to be changed from Zone3 to Zone 2/3, which will make itcheaper to visit, too.Grand designs‘Regeneration’ is the buzz word,yet you only have to look at someof the grand architecture of thepast to see that Stratford wasalways destined for greatness.The imposing domed tower ofthe 1869 Old Town Hall (29Broadway, E15 4BQ, www.oldtownhallstratford.co.uk) isa distinctive local landmark, asis the soaring three-tier tower ofGrade II-listed St John’s Church(Broadway, E15 4BQ), built inStratford Old Town HallDISCOVER THE NEWSTRATFORDWith an impressive cultural history and new shops,arts venues and attractions, there’s a star rising inthe east, and its name is StratfordA TUBE WITH A VIEWMade from neon yellow recycledcontainers, arts centre The ViewTube (The Greenway, MarshgateLane, E15 2PJ, www.theviewtube.co.uk) rivals the Orbit for strikinga pose on the landscape. MokaEast café serves fresh food andlocally roasted coffee, with a terraceaffording a not-to-be-missed viewof the Olympic Park. If you fancyexploring the local canals and paths,hire a set of wheels (plus helmet,lock, lights and high-vis vest) atView Tube Bikes.1834, which still stands proudlyon the main thoroughfare.Post-2012 Games, ZahaHadid’s London AquaticsCentre and Anish Kapoor’sArcelorMittal Orbit (see p6) adda new dimension to the Stratfordskyline, too. Plans have alsorecently been announced forOlympicopolis – a culture andeducation centre showcasinghistory, craft, science, technologyand design. Cultural luminariesincluding the Victoria & AlbertMuseum and Sadler’s Wells arealready keen to nab their placesin the development, due forcompletion in 2018.SHOPPINGA shopper’s delightAnother striking building thathas changed the skyline of thearea is Westfield Stratford City(2 Stratford Place, MontifichetRd, E20 1EJ, uk.westfield.com).The retail therapy at the 175,000square metre site is secondto none, with no less than 340stores, from Accessorize to Zara,for fashion, groceries, healthand beauty, homeware, gifts andgadgets. Alongside high streetfavourites like M&S, John Lewisand Next, there’s apparel to suitevery taste and style, from AllDANIELA LUQUINI, BEN ROWEDANIELA LUQUINIGet here by DLRStratford or StratfordInternational are thenearest DLR stations to thetown centre and WestfieldSaints, Boss and Hollister toRiver Island, Forever 21 and FatFace. Sporty shoppers can nipinto Adidas, Nike or The NorthFace, while the fellas can stockup on designer briefs at CalvinKlein or H&M.Put on your best poker faceand chance your luck at the24-hour Aspers Casino (www.aspersstratford.co.uk), seta few pins spinning at bowlingalley All Star Lanes (www.allstarlanes.co.uk) or pile upthe popcorn and settle downfor the latest blockbuster at the17-screen Vue Cinema (www.myvue.com) – all handily locatedwithin the mega-mall complex.Opposite the train station,Stratford Shopping Centre isthe town’s high street all in oneplace – favourite names likePrint HouseClarks, Body Shop and Tigercan be found here, along withplaces to refuel at lunchtime andall the main banks. Here you’llalso find the indoor market, openMonday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm,for fruit and veg, music, clothes,flowers and fresh seafood(Broadway, E15 1NG, www.stratfordshopping.co.uk).GOING OUTEating and drinkingWestfield Stratford City is notonly about shopping. There’s awealth of eateries with cuisinesincluding Asian, Mediterranean,Middle Eastern and American,whether you want breakfast, alight bite or a celebratory feast.Add a little Mexican spice atWahaca, savour some healthysushi at Umai by Japan Centreor munch a sourdough pizza atFranco Manca. If it’s refinementyou’re after, how about a glassof fizz (with or without a side ofoysters) at Searcy’s ChampagneBar? And for a twist on the EastEnd staple of pie and liquor, trySquare Pie for more than 15types of freshly baked (round)pies, including the bestsellingsteak and Guinness, and anarray of fine sausages, servedwith mash, peas and gravy.For all restaurants at WestfieldStratford City, find opening timesLondon Aquatics CentreREAD ALL ABOUT ITA magical world of make-believe isat the heart of Discover Children’sStory Centre (383-387 High St,E15 4QZ, www.discover.org.uk),a wonderful space that’s filledwith playful hands-on props andinteractive displays to promptyour child’s imagination. A livelyschedule of year-round activitiesincludes themed events – the‘Secret Agents’ exhibition (on untilthe end of August) has been a spytastichit – and talks and workshopsfrom a wealth of well-lovedchildren’s authors and illustrators.and contacts at uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity.There are more culinary treatsat the Counter Café by theRiver Lee (7 Roach Rd, E3 2PA,www.thecountercafe.co.uk),which opens in time for an 8ambreakfast – try the eggs benedictor the homemade baked beans,or just stop for coffee and cakewith a waterside view.Among the best local pubsare the Hackney Pearl (11Prince Edward Rd, E9 5LX, www.thehackneypearl.com) for craftbeers, cocktails and gastrodishes to be enjoyed on the sunnyterrace, weather permitting,and the King Edward VII (47Broadway, E15 4BQ,www.kingeddie.co.uk) aka theKing Eddie, which upholds thetwin traditions of the good oldEast End boozer: great beer andgreat grub.Finally, just to prove howStratford is at the cutting edge,head to the Sawmill Café (51West Ham Lane, E15 4PH) fora brew and a brownie. 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STRATFORDCIRCUS COMES TO TOWNAt Stratford Circus (Theatre Square,E15 1BX, www.stratford-circus.com),a multipurpose performing artsvenue with an auditorium, studiospace and café-bar, the localcommunity takes centre stage.Described as ‘an incubator foryoung imaginations’ by local galPaloma Faith (who’s its ArtisticAmbassador), the venue producesgreat shows and nurtures the starsof the future. There’s an inspiringprogramme of dance, theatre,music, comedy, literature and circusand plenty for little ’uns, with showsfor under-fives and workshops andsummer schools for kids of all ages.unusual in that? Well, here youcan show how hip and with thetimes you are when you pay withthe digital currency Bitcoin.How green is Lee Valley?Answer: very. Especially sinceQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park(see p6) opened, adding newwaterways and acres of woodsto the long-established naturaloffering, providing habitats forwildlife and nesting waterfowl.But long before 2012, ThreeMills Green (Three Mill Lane, E33DU, www.visitleevalley.org.uk)was an oasis of greenery. It formspart of the 26-mile long Lee ValleyRegional Park, which is perfect fora meandering walk, while kids canburn off excess energy at the WildKingdom play space, clamberingover artfully arranged fallen treesand stumps, getting tangled innets and pretending to be Tarzan,king of the East End, on ropes.All that fresh air is bound togive you an appetite, so why nottry the Print House bar-restaurant(133 High St, E15 2RB, www.theprinthousebar.co.uk) on thebank of the Three Mills Wallsriver. It has a large outdoorterrace, is open for brunch, lunchand dinner – and also has afamily-friendly pop-up beach forthe summer, with a tiki bar, beachgames and live music.ARTSA cultural hubStratford has long been proud ofits diverse cultural offering, somuch so that it boasts its veryown Cultural Quarter. At its heartis the Theatre Royal StratfordEast (Gerry Raffles Square, E151BN, www.stratfordeast.com),which has been entertainingaudiences since 1884. Itsreputation as a ‘people’stheatre’ was sealed by artisticdirector Joan Littlewood, at thehelm from 1953 to 1979, whopremiered ‘A Taste of Honey’and ‘Oh, What a Lovely War’.The theatre has continued itspioneering tradition, producingthe first black British musical toever transfer to the West End,‘The Big Life’, in 2005.Stratford’s newest venue is itsmost unusual, a disused car parkroof. Roof East (7th & 8th Floors,Stratford Multi-storey Car Park,Great Eastern Way, E15 1XE,Clock Mill at Three Mills Greenwww.roofeast.com) is a cinemaand theatre, with great food anddrink, an ever-changing menu ofpop-up events and the kind ofpanoramic view that would bewasted if you were just parkingyour Punto.Stratford Circus (see box,left) has an eclectic mix of showsand workshops, while StratfordPicturehouse (Salway Rd, E151BX, www.picturehouses.co.uk)shows a mix of arthouse flicks,British and international cinemaand current releases, plus aSaturday matinee Kids Club andtoddler sessions. Housed in astriking glass-fronted modernbuilding, it’s fully accessible andthere’s a café-bar that servesFairtrade coffee and tea, wineand locally brewed MeantimePale Ale and hosts regular eventslike film quizzes.Expect to see plenty ofstudents with a penchant forperforming arts in the vicinity, too.The University of East Londonhas just added a new £33 millioncampus at University SquareStratford (Water Lane, E15 4LZ).Stratford at your fingertipsDownload the free Visit Stratfordapp for iPhone and Android foran insider’s insight with over 500listings of attractions, shops,bars, restaurants and hotels.It also includes a map andsouvenir digital postcards. Seewww.stratfordlondonapp.com.DANIELA LUQUINI, HELOISE BERGMANNATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM,The DLR network takes you to east and south-east London so youcan savour a world of flavours, whatever the time of day8am10amNoon2pm4pm6pm7pm10pmNoon‘Bowl of Magic’ breakfastGarden Community Café, E16 www.gardencommunitycafe.orgCoffee and cakeTimber Lodge Café www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.ukDim sumGreenwich Market www.greenwichmarketlondon.comAfternoon teaThe Queen’s House www.rmg.co.ukCream cheese and blueberry vatrushkaKaraway, Westfield www.karawaybakery.comQuayside cocktailsVia, West India Quay www.viabars.co.ukPollock with potato and leek rostiThe Print House, Stratford www.theprinthousebar.co.ukLobster spaghettiThe Pearson Room, Canary Wharf www.thepearsonroom.co.uk10pmBY DLRBREAKFAST TILL SUPPER6pm2pmBREAKFAST TILL SUPPER10 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15

Thames Barrier ParkEATING &DRINKINGGet here by DLRThe nearest DLRstation to the RoyalDocks is Royal VictoriaROYAL DOCKSDO SOMETHING NEW AT THEROYAL DOCKSIn the water, on the water, by the water – adventures areall around in the historic Royal Docks, with lots of newand exciting ways to have funSet along the Thames, thefour Royal Docks – PrinceAlbert, Royal Victoria,Royal Albert and King GeorgeV – have a rich heritage. Butlately, it’s all eyes on the future,with the area’s transformationfrom working docks into a vibrantcommunity with new homes,businesses, shops and leisurefacilities.When it comes to gettingthere, you’re spoilt for choice.If the DLR isn’t excitingenough, high flyers can arriveby air – at London City Airport(Hartmann Rd, E16 2PX, www.londoncityairport.com) andon the Emirates Air Line cablecar from Greenwich (27 WesternGateway, E16 4FA, www.emiratesairline.co.uk), which ‘lands’ atRoyal Victoria Dock.On the waterfrontThere are watery vistas all around,and walkways to stroll and admirethe chic warehouse buildingsamong the statuesque cranesthat languish like works of art andserve as a reminder of the past.Take to the waves for a viewof the historic docklands on aSilver Queen cruise (departingfrom Royal Victoria Dock, www.silverqueencruises.com) andlearn how this humble ferry boatbecame a hero in the World War IIDunkirk evacuation.One sure-fire way to blowaway the cobwebs is to try theactive watersports at WakeUpDocklands (1 Dock Rd, E161AG, www.wakeupdocklands.com), where you can wakeboardacrobatically through the air ortry to keep your footing whilepaddleboarding. Wake UpDocklands also hosts MistraliSUP London Life on August30-31, a two-day festival ofstand-up paddleboarding,the world’s fastest growingwatersport, with kids’ races andrelays, taster sessions, DJs anda barbecue at the Oiler Bar there.ROCKIN’ ROBINFor the first time since its majorrenovation, you can take a peekon board the gleaming SS Robin(2D/2E Royal Victoria Place, E161UQ, 7998 1343), the last survivingBritish-built steam coaster. Booka tour to learn about its formerworking life, dating back to 1890,and explore the captain’s quarters,crew’s mess and cargo hold. Thereare also a few surprises in store– like the story of its time spentcruising the coast of Spain, whenthe boat was named the Maria.A little learningIf you want to marvel at themajesty of modern engineering,head to Thames Barrier Park(North Woolwich Rd, E16 2HP ,Pontoon Dock DLR), where youcan wonder at the strange, shinysilver creatures jutting out of theriver. Scamper along the parklandwalkways and refuel at thespacious Thames Barrier Café.While some might rely on acrystal ball to predict the future,there’s a bit more scientificresearch involved at The Crystal(One Siemens Brothers WayE16 1GB, www.thecrystal.org),housed in a super-green buildingthat generates its own energy.Explore the interactive exhibits,films and animations, and expectto go home with some newperspectives on green living.TRICIA DE COURCY LINGA world of flavoursAs befits the area’s growing buzz,loads of bars and restaurantsare opening up, all within aconveniently compact area foryou to browse and see whereyour tastes take you.There’s a wide choice atExCeL London (1 WesternGateway, E16 1XL, www.excellondon.co.uk),many places withalfresco options that give you aview with your Viognier.Popular local bars includeLa Barrique Wine Café(Warehouse K, 2 WesternGateway, E16 1DR, www.labarrique.co.uk) and Fox(Warehouse K, 2 WesternGateway, E16 1DR, www.foxbars.com), both housed ina renovated tobacco warehouseto add a touch of history.On the menu at ExCeL theoptions include tasty Italianat Zero Sette (Warehouse K,Western Gateway, E16 1DR,www.zerosette.co.uk) andan Indian feast at BollywoodBrasserie (2 Western Gateway,E16 1DR, www.bollywoodbrasserie.co.uk).If you fancy spice with aview, head for Nakhon Thai(Waterfront Studios, 1 DockRd, E16 1AH, www.nakhonthai.co.uk) next to The Crystal. It’sa pretty waterside spot in goodweather, and spacious enough torelax in all year round.Alternatively, DocklandsBar and Grill (Victoria DockRd, E16 1AL, www.FUN ON THE FARMGreet a goat or pet a pig atNewham City Farm (Stansfeld Rd,E6 5LT, www.newhamcityfarm.co.uk, closed Mondays exceptbank holidays). It’s home to over200 farmyard favourites and rarebreeds, including cows, sheep,piglets, alpacas, ferrets, chickens,waterfowl, a Harris hawk and Blazethe shire horse. There’s also anorchard, a children’s play area,picnic benches and a farm shopfor eggs and honey – and evenfresh manure.docklandsbarandgrill.co.uk)serves up modern British andEuropean cuisine overlookingRoyal Victoria Dock, andPepenero (The Sphere, 114Silvertown Way, E16 1AE, www.pepenerorestaurant.co.uk) takespride in its authentic Italiancooking and fresh, locally sourcedingredients.The CrystalON THE WATERDon’t just look, doAt the London Regatta Centre(1012 Dockside Rd, E16 2QD)there are several watersportsgroups, including London YouthRowing (www.londonyouthrowing.com) and British Rowing (www.britishrowing.org).The Royal Docks shine everysummer. Bring your bucket andspade to Royal Victoria Beach(for 2014, open until August31, 10am-8pm). It’s London’slargest urban beach, with over200 tonnes of sand, enough forthe most ambitious sandcastlebuilder. If digging’s not your thing,just nab a deckchair, kick off yourshoes and relax.The summer season endsquite literally with a bang, anda few sparkles, at the NewhamLondon Waterfront Festival onSeptember 20 (www.newham.gov.uk). This annual event has livemusic, free boat rides, children’sactivities and entertainment,a food village and historicalwalking tours – topped off bya spectacular fireworksdisplay.ROYAL DOCKS12 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 13

CANARY WHARFSHOPPINGanary Wharf’s skylineof sleek, shiny towersCis an integral part of theLondon landscape, and withover 300 shops, cafés, barsand restaurants, its four malls– Cabot Place, Canada Place,Churchill Place and the newlyextended Jubilee Place – area top shopping destination.WomenswearGirls about town can find fashionfor every occasion, from formalto funky. For smart day to eveningwear, try Jubilee Place with Reiss,Banana Republic, Karen MillenWhistles and LK Bennett,which is also great for heels andhandbags.For luxury tailoring, head forheritage British brand JaegerWomenswear (Cabot Place)while Sandro (Jubilee Place),High society Jubilee PlaceSHOP AND DINE IN STYLE ATCANARY WHARFWith its landscaped outdoor spaces, public art andwaterfront bars and restaurants, Canary Wharf isa complete day out, says Catherine O’Dolandesigned by a French-Moroccanhusband and wife team,combines classic and modern insilk, cashmere and leather.Cool and contemporary isthe style at Ted Baker (CanadaPlace), French Connection(Jubilee Place) and Zara (CabotPlace), while Scandinavianmaster of the minimal COS(Jubilee Place) offers clean,crisp silhouettes. Completeyour outfit with luxuriouslegwear and lingerie fromWolford (Jubilee Place) and thepièce de résistance, an ‘MK’monogrammed handbag fromMichael Kors (Jubilee Place).MenswearGents can fly the sartorial flagwith classic looks that caterfor the vagaries of the Britishweather: a trench coat fromAquascutum (Cabot Place),a waxed jacket from BarbourInternational (Jubilee Place) anda country-casual tweed jacketGet here by DLRThe nearest DLRstations for the shopsand restaurants are CanaryWharf or Heron QuaysSandroand rugby shirt from Hackett(Cabot Place). Row upon rowof crisp, cotton shirts in myriadshades are on show at EmmettLondon (Jubilee Place), CharlesTyrwhitt (Canada Place) and TMLewin (branches in Canada Placeand Jubilee Place), while smartsuits are the order of the day atJaeger Menswear (Cabot Place)and Hugo Boss (Cabot Place).There’s fresh contemporarycool from Reiss (Jubilee Place),preppy chic from clean-cut USbrand Gant (Canada Place) andItalian flair at Massimo Dutti(Cabot Place). Cult brand Tiger ofSweden (Jubilee Place) has beenhoning its tailoring skills for overa century, and it shows in thecut. For poolside perfection, lookno further than Orlebar Brown(Jubilee Place), purveyor of chicshorts and beachwear.Tiger of SwedenDAVID GRIFFENBeauty and cosmeticsAt every corner there aresumptuous aromas andluxurious products to make youfeel good head to toe.For a natural-looking glow,bareMinerals (Jubilee Place)does the trick, while seriousmake-up devotees will findplenty to please at Bobbi Brown(Canada Place) and MAC(Jubilee Place). Lotions, potionsand sweet-smelling candlesfill Jo Malone London (JubileePlace) and Molton Brown(Jubilee Place), while Rituals(Jubilee Place) has products torevive body and soul.There’s a rich heritage atKiehl’s (Jubilee Place), who havebeen beautifying New Yorkerssince 1851, and a whiff ofProvençal scent at L’Occitane(Jubilee Place), while Britishbrand Crabtree & Evelyn (CabotPlace) has fresh and fruityfragrances for the English rose.JewelleryCartier and Rolex watchesand gleaming diamonds areFAMILY-FRIENDLY EATINGWith plenty of space andpedestriansed plazas, CanaryWharf is perfect for families.Carluccio’s (Reuters Plaza),Jamie’s Italian (Churchill Place)and Wildwood (Jubilee Place)serve up tot-pleasing pizza andpasta, or for burgers and fries, tryByron (Cabot Place). Lighter bitesand cakes are très bien at Le PainQuotidien (Jubilee Place), whilefor a special treat you can’t beatthe food and welcome to be had atTom’s Kitchen (Westferry Circus).the stock-in-trade at mastergoldsmith David M Robinson(Jubilee Place) while Charles Fish(Cabot Place) has designer andluxury pieces and a well-chosenvintage collection. Establishedin 1778, Goldsmiths (CanadaPlace) is the place to invest in adiamond ring or luxury timepiece.For statement costumejewellery from a raft of designers,head to Cadenzza (JubileePlace), fast-growing Britishdesigner Monica Vinader(Jubilee Place) creates finefashion jewellery with gemstonesand diamonds, and Carat (CabotPlace) is the place for stand-outvintage-inspired glamour.There’s youthful glitz atPandora (Cabot Place) and anew collection of gold vermeilfriendship bracelets at Links ofLondon (Jubilee Place). And thebest surprises still come in littleblue boxes from Tiffany & Co(Cabot Place).Gifts and homewareFor quintessential Englishluxury, look no further thanhandmade leather from Aspinalof London (Cabot Place), whocraft everything from holdallsand wallets to picture framesand photo albums. The WhiteCompany (Jubilee Place) hassophisticated fashion andhomeware, all tastefully done inthe softest of hues, while OliverBonas (Jubilee Place) has a goodmix of fashion, homeware andoriginal gifts.Waitrose Food, Fashion &Home (Canada Place) definesone-stop shopping: where elsecan you get cucumbers, cardiesand cushions? Find a fine Frenchwine at Nicolas (One CanadaSquare) – and linger for a glassin their wine bar – and pick upa caddy of tea and some prettychinaware at Whittard of Chelsea(One Canada Square).Finally, there’s endorphinheaven with all the dreamychocolate on offer at Godiva(Jubilee Place), Charbonnel etWalker (Cabot Place) and HotelChocolat (Canada Place).The White CompanyDININGYou can dine handsomelyany day of the week inthe 1920s-inspiredsurroundings of modernEuropean One Canada SquareRestaurant & Bar; go forSaturday brunch and you caneat and drink your fill while thepianist tickles the ivories on thebaby grand. Fourth-floor Plateau(Canada Place) serves upmodern French cuisine with greatviews over Canada Square Park,while Roka (The Park Pavilion)prepares Japanese-inspireddishes on a charcoal robata grill.Ibérica and Ibérica laTerraza (Cabot Square) havemouthwatering tapas fromacclaimed chef Nacho Manzano,with alfresco dining on theterrace in the summer.There’s tequila, tortillasand fresh Mexican flavours atWahaca (The Park Pavilion)and Italian export Obikà (WestWintergarden) serves up creamymozzarella di bufala, in curedmeat and salad platters andrich pizza and pasta dishes.For fun dining, put newlyopened The Parlour (The ParkPavilion) on your must-visit listif you want to down a seafoodplatter served in a bank depositbox or swing in a hanging chairsupping skinny cocktails.For all store and venuecontact details, go towww.canarywharf.comCANARY WHARF14 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 15

BY DLREARLY MORNINGS & LATE NIGHTSGet here by DLRFor all the mainattractions, thenearest DLR station is CuttySark for Maritime Greenwich9.45pmEARLY MORNINGS & LATE NIGHTSEarly mornings and late nights – The DLR network runs trains from5.30am into the wee small hours, so you can enjoy the best of eastand south-east London without working hours getting in the way6.30amSee the sun rise over London from Greenwich Parkwww.royalparks.org.ukBuy the first loaf of the day at Paul Rhodes bakery7am www.paulrhodesbakery.co.uk8amJog the Greenway from Pudding Mill Lane DLRqueenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk9amBreakfast at Moka East at the View Tubewww.theviewtube.co.uk7pmGo mountain biking at Lee Valley VeloParkwww.visitleevalley.org.uk8pmTake a Twilight Climb over The O2www.upattheo2.co.uk9.45pmCatch a late jazz session at Boisdale Canary Wharfwww.boisdale.co.uk11pmHave an art deco sleepover at the Mercure hotelwww.mercure.com8pm11pm8amENJOY ANCIENT AND MODERN INGREENWICHGorgeous days out that last until bedtime, with somethingnew to do all year round, in a historic riverside setting that’sbang up to date and bursting with creativityGreenwich is village Londonat its best. With itsunique character, royalconnections, maritime heritageand contemporary crafts, it’seasy to come for shopping or anexhibition and end up staying latefor comedy, gigs and local ales.Easy to exploreTravel in and around Greenwich ispart of the experience. The DLRlinks Greenwich to Canary Wharfin just ten minutes, or you can‘fly in’ on the Emirates Air Line toGreenwich Peninsula, right by TheO2. Greenwich is also well servedby river, with lots to see as soonas you step on dry land.A fusion of old and newGreenwich is a place of contrasts.In Greenwich Market you canfind everything from the latesthandmade fashions to oldshipping maps; the historicOld Royal Naval College on theriver is a popular filming locationfor period dramas, yet has acontemporary buzz, thanks tothe University of Greenwich andTrinity Laban Conservatoire ofMusic and Dance.In Greenwich Park, you canexplore the timeless beauty ofthe flora and fauna, then catcha show at the Peter HarrisonPlanetarium all about the latestspace discoveries. See theshopping, attractions and riversections of our guide for details.Something’s always going onFrom the first morning river boatservices to late-night diningout, Greenwich bustles withshoppers, history hounds, artlovers and every kind of Londonerlooking for something unique.Get a taste for the area atGoddards at Greenwich, whichhas been serving up pie andmash for over 100 years (22 KingWilliam Walk, SE10 9HU, www.Old Royal Naval Collegegoddardsatgreenwich.co.uk),stop for a pint at the GreenwichTavern by the park (1 KingWilliam Walk, SE10 9JH, www.greenwichtavern.co.uk) or takeafternoon tea at the Fan Museum(12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER, www.thefanmuseum.org.uk).There are festivals all yearround, including the Greenwich +Docklands International Festivalin June and the GreenwichComedy Festival in September.One highlight this year is theRoyal Greenwich Tall ShipsRegatta (Sep 5-9), the biggestevent of its kind in London for 25years (see p26 for more details).New ways to enjoy GreenwichGet combined tickets for manyattractions, including ThamesClippers offers with Emirates AirLine and with Cutty Sark.Stay late, stay overMake the most of what’s on offer.Great hotels like Mercure, Novoteland Devonport House can befound at www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/accommodation.GREENWICH16 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 17

GREENWICHSHOPPINGGreenwich Market is busyall week,open daily from10am to 5.30pm withan array of changing stalls. OnMondays, Tuesdays, Thursdaysand Fridays the focus is onvintage and collectables, onWednesdays, Saturdays andSundays it’s craft and design.The market is also surroundedby shops and bars, with lotsof restaurants nearby.Dress uniqueWay aheadof the tribalprints trend,Sika is one ofthe market’shighlightboutiques, withwomen’s andchildren’s clothingin Ghanaian prints(4 College Approach,open daily, www.sikadesigns.co.uk).Arc Angel (5a GreenwichMarket, open daily) is a realfind for gorgeous womenswearand accessories in all sizes,and at Corkville everything,even shoes, is made fromMediterranean cork (17Greenwich Market, Tue-Sun,www.corkville.co.uk).There are also fantasticpre-loved pickings, includingElizabeth Avey for vintage bridalGreenwich Marketwear (4a College Approach, Tue-Sun, www.elizabethavey.com).And at Beadoir Jewellery jarsof beads and trinkets sit on theshelves, beckoning like sweeties(12b Turpin Lane, open daily,www.beadoirme.co.uk).Home inspirationCedarlia specialises in Nordic-French country styles for thehome (3 College Approach,open daily, www.cedarlia.com)while Lush Designs homewaresare created and made in theUK (8 College Approach,Tue-Sun, www.lushlampshades.co.uk). Forsomethingquirky, there’sArty Globe byHartwig Braun(15 GreenwichMarket, www.artyglobe.com), and M1Fine Art hasjust opened a newgallery space for theirchanging collection ofworks for distinctive interiors(20 Nelson Rd, SE10 9JB, www.m1finart.com).Design dreamsDesigner-makers to check outinclude Auntie Aviator (Fri) forvintage spectacles, The DailyDream (Thu-Sun) for picturesmade from old books, Alice& the Thimble (Fri) for tinytreasures, and Leatherbound(Wed, Fri) for notebooks.EATING &DRINKINGStreet feastsThe weekly rota of food stallsincludes Victus & Bibo, Falafel,Arawak Grill and for cakes,Eat ’n’ Mess. Find out whosells what and when at www.greenwichmarketlondon.com.Eating around townCulinary highlights also includeJamie’s Italian, Oliver’s excellentrestaurant, coffee lounge anddeli (17 Nelson Rd, SE10 9JB,www.jamieoliver.com). There’salso Peyton & Byrne (20-22Greenwich Church St, SE10 9BJ,www.peytonandbyrne.co.uk),master bakers of artisan bread,cakes and pastries. They usetheir homemade bread for theirsandwiches too, and as theirmotto says, ‘when they’re gone,they’re gone’.In early 2015 Sticks ’n’Sushi (1 Nelson Rd, SE10 9JB,www.sticksnsushi.com) openshere. Fashionable, friendlyand affordable, Sticks ’n’Sushi serves high-quality freshfood based around a menu oftraditional sushi and yakitoristicks from the grill, made toorder – not just chicken but pork,beef and vegetable skewers too.Great pubs handy for themarket include the Admiral Hardy(7 College Approach, SE10 9HY,www.admiralhardy.co.uk.co) andthe Coach & Horses (GreenwichMarket, SE10 9HZ, www.thecoach-and-horses.co.uk),withoutside seating for a view of themarket bustle and cosy firesidetables for colder days.Peyton & ByrneROGAN MACDONALDNATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUMART ANDATTRACTIONSThe four sites that make upRoyal Museums Greenwich– the National MaritimeMuseum, Royal Observatory,Queen’s House and Cutty Sark– sit at the heart of spectacularMaritime Greenwich, a UnescoWorld Heritage Site.Adventure on the high seasThe National Maritime Museum(King William Walk, SE10 9JH,www.rmg.co.uk, free) is filledwith inspirational stories ofexploration and endeavour atsea. There’s plenty to see anddo, from the blood stains onNelson’s uniform worn at theBattle of Trafalgar to The GreatMap, the Museum’s largest openspace brought to life with a hugeinteractive world map.A new game, The GreatExplorer, has just been launched.Rise through the ranks andbecome a Great Explorer asyou discover distant lands andtreasures. Pick up one of themuseum’s tablet computers,name your ship and set sailacross The Great Map to exploredistant lands and discovertreasures from around the world.The National MaritimeMuseum’s current majorexhibition is ‘Ships, Clocks andStars: The Quest for Longitude’(until Jan 4 2015, £8.50, £7.50concs, £4 children, ticketsinclude entry to the RoyalObservatory, Meridian Line and‘Longitude Punk’d’ exhibition).Discover how the critical problemof finding where you were atsea preoccupied the greatestminds of the seventeenth andeighteenth centuries; explore theideas that went into solving theworld’s biggest challenge, therewards and prestige at stake,and how the science involved stillaffects our lives today.See more details in the Eventscalendar on p26.Cutty SarkThe Great MapPast, present and futureAt the Royal Observatory(Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ,www.rmg.co.uk) you can explorethe home of British astronomyand timekeeping.Learn how scientists mappedthe seas and stars, stand astridetwo hemispheres on the PrimeMeridian Line, see pioneeringinventions and the UK’s largestrefracting telescope, touch afour and a half billion-year-oldasteroid, and travel the universeat London’s only planetarium. TheAstronomy Centre is free to visit,with a fee for Flamsteed Houseand the Meridian Courtyard (see‘Ships, Clocks and Stars’, left).Take a trip far into outer spaceat the Peter Harrison Planetariumnext door. There are live eventspresented by expert astronomersand spectacular shows based onthe latest astronomical findings(£6.50, £5.50 concs, £4.50under-16s, free under-threes). Allshows are suitable for over-fives.Beauty and powerDiscover elegant architectureand world-class paintings atthe Queen’s House (Park Row,SE10 9NF, www.rmg.co.uk,free). Originally a retreat forCharles I’s queen, HenriettaMaria, it’s a magnificent settingfor works by the masters as wellas contemporary artists. In thesummer there is also afternoontea on the Loggia overlookingGreenwich Park (see Events,p26 for dates).In its heyday Cutty Sark wasthe fastest ship in the world,often travelling 300 miles in asingle day. Explore above andbelow deck to get a feel for lifeon a Victorian ship and learnmore about its history throughinteractive exhibits. The shipis raised up, so you can take apit stop at the Even Keel Caféunderneath the gleaming coppercladhull. In the evening the lowerhold, where cargoes of tea andwool were stowed, is transformedinto the Michael Edwards StudioTheatre, which hosts comedy andmusic. (King William Walk, SE109HT, www.rmg.co.uk, £13.50,£11.50 concs, £7 children, underfivesfree, £24-£35 family).GREENWICH18 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 19

GREENWICHNIGHTLIFE &ENTERTAINMENTreenwich isn’t short ofplaces to catch a show,Gfrom drama at GreenwichTheatre (Crooms Hill, SE108ES, www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk) to dance at the LabanTheatre (Creekside, SE83DZ, www.trinitylaban.ac.uk).Greenwich Picturehouse (180Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8NN,www.picturehouses.co.uk)shows arthouse movies andUp the Creek is a venerablecomedy club (302 Creek Rd,SE10 9SW). But the epicentre ofentertainment has to be The O2.Inside… and on top at The O2The great thing about The O2 onthe Greenwich Peninsula is thateverything is under one roof. Youcan see a movie or gig, dine outor go bowling.But if you want to get outsideand don’t mind heights, you’lllove Up at The O2, where youcan actually walk the 30-degreeascent and descent of the vastcurved roof. It’s exhilarating yettotally safe; you’re briefed thenissued with boots, harness andlatch so you can clip onto thewalkway and head to the summit,52m above ground.Your expert guide will show youthe way. The views are stunning,and there are sunset and twilightclimbs, too. It’s fully accessibleand open to wheelchair users(www.theo2.co.uk).Days and nights at The O2The O2 arena hosts some ofthe biggest events in the world,but there’s so much more to dounder the tent.Whether it’s a family dayout, a business lunch or afterworkdrinks, The O2 has 22restaurants and bars to choosefrom, including familiar nameslike All Bar One, Byron, Gaucho,Las Iguanas, Nando’s, PizzaExpress, TGI Friday’s andWasabi.For movies, the 11-screenCineworld shows all the latestreleases, and Brooklyn Bowlhas live music along with bowlingand New York-style dining in itsBlue Ribbon restaurant. You caneven step onto the Sky Studiosset to read and record the news.You’ll see how TV is made andUp at The O2get to share your moment in thespotlight with your family andfriends. It’s free. Just turn up.GREENWICH BYTHE RIVERGBrooklyn Bowlreenwich’s rich maritimeheritage is still evident,and its spectacularriverside is one of its finestassets. Walk along the riversidepath that takes you eastwardsfrom the Cutty Sark to The O2and the Emirates Air Line onGreenwich Peninsula, then jumpon a boat and head back toGreenwich Pier (eight minutes byThames Clippers river bus).Old Royal Naval CollegeOne of the most charming placesto chill out and enjoy the riversidesetting is the grounds of the OldRoyal Naval College (SE10 9NN,www.ornc.org). The grounds areopen from 8am to 6pm every day,and although they throng withmusic when annual festivals bringmarquees to its lawns, there’splenty of space to relax, too.Designed by Christopher Wrenand a former home to the RoyalNavy, the Old Royal Naval Collegeis now one of the UK’s best-lovedvisitor attractions, and freeto explore. See its artworks,including the magnificent ceilingof the Painted Hall, marvelat its spectacular baroquearchitecture and take in one ofOLIVER RUDKIN/REX FEATURESthe classical concerts held inthe beautiful Chapel.There are regular free talks inthe Painted Hall, with costumedperformers telling the building’shistory in the character of Pepys,Hawksmoor or the pirate queenGrace O’Malley, and tours of thebuilding on subjects like art andarchitecture, naval history andthe setting’s use as a location inmovies (£6, under-16s free).In the grounds you’ll find theTourist Information Centrewhere you can buy tickets toattractions and top up yourOyster card, and in the PepysBuilding Discover Greenwichhosts free exhibitions, eventsand plenty of family activities,while the Old Brewery (www.oldbrewerygreenwich.com),serves great food and locallybrewed Meantime ales.See more on the riverKings and queens travelledaround the city by boat, and theroyal perspective of Greenwich,from Tudor times and earlier, wasfrom the Thames. Even today,seeing the Old Royal Naval Collegefrom the water can’t be beaten.City Cruises (www.citycruises.com) runs services to and fromGreenwich Pier. There are arange of sightseeing packagesto choose from, including a45-minute Thames CircularCruise (£13) and the River RedRover (£18), which allows you tohop on and off services all day.Find discounts and promotionsat www.citycruises.com.All boats serve hot and colddrinks and snacks, or you cantake one of the dining cruises.With the Lunch Cruise (Wed-Sun,£30, £21 children) you can enjoya two-course meal on a tour upand down the river lasting anhour and 45 minutes.The Tea Cruise takes youon a round trip from Tower Pier(3.15pm-5pm) so you can seeLondon from the Thames whileenjoying a fabulous afternoon tea(Wed-Sun, £25, £15 children).Or for a special treat, thedinner cruise on the LondonShowboat (7.30pm daily, £79)includes a four-course meal withwine, dancing and live music. Jazzcruises run through the year too.City Cruises also operatesthe ThamesJet – the fastestRIB speedboat on the river, fromWestminster Pier, under TowerBridge and on towards CanaryWharf or the Thames Barrierbefore a high-speed return,blasting you past Greenwichas you go (daily, from £35, £21children, £85 family).See the sights by river busIt’s a lot more relaxing on boarda Thames Clippers boat (www.thamesclippers.com) than ona nineteenth-century tea clipper!The fastest, most frequentfleet on the river, boats departfrom major London piers every20 minutes (daily 6am-11pm).The vessels serve 19 Thamespiers, so it’s easy to travelbetween Greenwich and centralLondon and to other piersincluding Canary Wharf, NorthGreenwich and Royal ArsenalWoolwich. Joint tickets areavailable for Thames Clipperstravel and entry to the Cutty Sarkor the Emirates Air Line.City CruisesThames ClippersQueen’s HouseOn event nights at The O2,Thames Clippers runs a RiverBus Express to and from thevenue. The trip from NorthGreenwich pier to central Londontakes about 35 minutes. You canupgrade to a VIP Champagneticket, with priority boarding anda glass of champagne.Thames Clippers vessels offerCosta Coffee refreshments andare accessible for wheelchairs,prams and bikes. A single adultticket is £6.80 and an all-dayhop-on, hop-off River Roamerticket is £16.50 (£36 family).There is 10 percent off the adultsingle ticket with an Oystercard and a third off with a validTravelcard, plus 50 percent offfor children and freedom passholders; under-fives go free.Download the free ticketing appfor iPhone and Android viawww.thamesclippers.com/app.GREENWICHExplore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 21

Two wheels good Barclays bikesGet here by DLRThe nearestDLR station tothe Emirates Air Line isRoyal VictoriaGO FURTHER BYRIVER, AIR & BICYCLERIVER, AIR & BICYCLECarry on exploring when you get off the DLR. There areBarclays Cycle Hire bikes near many stops and the networkconnects with the Emirates Air Line and river boat servicesEMIRATESAIR LINEee London from a uniqueperspective. The city’sSnewest and most excitingriver crossing, the Emirates AirLine, is London’s only cable car,connecting Royal Victoria Dockand the Greenwich Peninsula –it’s a great way to arrive for a gigat The O2.Thirty-four cabins make the1km journey across the Thames,offering spectacular views from90m up in the air. Even lifelongLondoners are gobsmackedby the experience. As you flyover the river, you can see theOlympic Stadium in Stratford,the Old Royal Naval College inGreenwich, east to the ThamesBarrier and west to St Paul’s.The service runs daily until 9pm(8pm in winter). For Oyster cardholders, the fare is £3.30 (£1.70children), and £7.80 (£4.80children) gets you a non-stopreturn flight, souvenir brochureand entry to the Emirates AviationExperience. You can even takea bike on board if you’re doing acycle tour of the area. See www.tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline.BARCLAYSCYCLE HIRELondon’s public bike sharingscheme has been such a successthat the ranks of blue bikes arealmost as iconic a sight as reddouble-decker buses. It’s easyand cheap to grab a bike and go.You just insert your bank cardinto the docking station terminaland follow the instructions tounlock a bike. Ride it where youlike, then return it to any dockingstation. There are 10,000 bikesto choose from, and over 700docking stations, located every300 to 500m.TfL’s live map shows you theCaption kicker caption captionnearest docking station and howmany bikes are available (www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire). If youride to a docking station and it’sfull, the terminal tells you wherethe nearest alternative dockingstation is and you can get anextra 15 free minutes to reach itand dock.Costs start at £2 for 24 hours,with unlimited journeys of under30 minutes, ideal for touring roundtown sightseeing or meetingfriends. There are charges forlonger journeys, but you can avoidthese by docking along the way,waiting five minutes and settingoff again. You must be 18 yearsold to hire a bike, and 14 to ride.You can register online and getyour own key for quicker access.JOHN STURROCK, ROB CLAYTONBEN ROWE, JUSTIN GRAINGERIVER SERVICESRiver busesTake to the river for a relaxingway to escape the crowds anddiscover another side of London.Thames Clippers runs a riverbus service every day from earlymorning to late evening, or laterif there’s an event at The O2. Siton deck and see the sights floatby, or you’re guaranteed a seatinside, where you can catch upon your email with a cappuccino– most services have wi-fi and allhave refreshments.RB1 is the most popular routeand runs between Embankmentand Woolwich Arsenal piers, withstops including Bankside, CanaryWharf and Greenwich. Boatsdepart every 20 minutes andthere are information boards totell you when the next one’s due.Oyster pay as you go holdersget 10 percent off single journeys(except RB6) and with a paperor Oyster Travelcard you get athird off all adult and child fares.A River Roamer ticket gives youunlimited rides all day for £16.50,or £11 for Travelcard holders andstudents, and £8.25 for children(£5.50 with Travelcard). Familytickets (two adults, three children)are great for an excursion at £36.River toursFor more river action, there areexciting tours and trips. CrownRiver Cruises (www.crownrivercruise.co.uk), City Cruises (www.citycruises.com) and ThamesRiver Services (www.thamesriverservices.co.uk) run sightseeingtours with commentary, andBateaux London (www.bateauxlondon.com) has daily lunch,afternoon tea and dinner cruises.See www.tfl.gov.uk/river for moreinformation on all these trips.For a grand day out on thecoast, Waverley Excursions(www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk)runs paddle steamer trips, withTower Bridge opening to let youthrough to Southend, Clacton andWhitstable (Sep 26-Oct 12). If thatsounds too sedate, try a LondonRIB Voyages speedboat adventure(www.londonribvoyages.com).Departing from London Eye Pier,the boat sweeps calmly throughthe city, but past Tower Bridge itpowers up to 35 knots as it zigzagsto Canary Wharf and back.More great days outThe Emirates Air Line and ThamesClippers have joint packagescombining gliding down the riverand flying across it. For £18.60(£10.20 children) you get returntravel on a river bus, and a Roamerticket (£21.80, £11.80 children,£50 family) buys you all-day hoponhop-off travel – both combinedwith a return trip on the EmiratesAir Line and entry to the EmiratesAviation Experience. Until Aug 31.RIVER, AIR & BICYCLE22 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 23

HOP ON, HOP OFFADVENTURES IN TRAVELLIFE BEYOND THE DLRADVENTURES IN TRAVELThink outside the box and find new ways to explore the capital, whether it’s by bike,on foot, on the river or in the air. East London’s your oyster!all the ways to getaround east LondonWwithin easy access ofstations along the DLR network,getting there is as much fun aswhat you do when you’ve arrived.Here are ten fab ideas for daysand nights by Barclays Cycle Hire,Emirates Air Line and on the river.Explore London by water,1 land and airTake the strain out of seeingyour city, while getting a wholenew perspective, by catching aThames Clippers river service(www.thamesclippers.com) fromCanary Wharf to Greenwich, thenstrolling east along the riversideto the Emirates Air Line terminalat Greenwich Peninsula for anelegant glide across the Thames(www.tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline).Take a shopping cycle tour2For a change from the norm,why not pick up a Barclays CycleHire bike and scoot from themodern chic of Canary Wharf’sfashionable malls to the indieboutiques of Brick Lane in lessthan half an hour? Plan yourroute online (www.tfl.gov.uk).Test your nerve as a pilot3 Located next to the EmiratesAir Line’s North Greenwichterminal, the Emirates AviationExperience (£3, £1.50 children,www.aviation-experience.co.uk)features models and exhibitsrevealing the latest advancesin flight. There are also flightsimulators so you can have ago at taking off and landing anAirbus A380 or Boeing 777 (£45for 30 minutes with an instructor,for you and up to three guests).Spend the day on4 two wheelsGet out and enjoy lush outdoorspace without travelling allthe way to the countryside, bywalking or cycling along theJubilee Greenway linking OlympicStratford to The O2, GreenwichPark and the Serpentine in HydePark (www.walklondon.org.uk).Dine out on the water5 Dining cruises are a relaxingway to enjoy the river. City Cruises(www.citycruises.com) has dayand night-time trips includingsundowner cruises, and BateauxLondon (www.bateauxlondon.com) offers dinner cruises aswell as lunch, afternoon tea andSunday jazz cruises. For othertours, see www.tfl.gov.uk/river.Tour the hidden delights6 of east LondonAround the Isle of Dogs thereare all kinds of great places youdon’t usually see from the mainroads. For example, The Gunon Coldharbour is a wonderfullyrestored 18th-century pub witha great menu and views over theTOP IMAGE: ALAMYriver (www.thegundocklands.com).And at Mudchute Farm (www.mudchute.org) you can say helloto llamas and horses and feel likeyou’re living the wild life, thoughyou’re a stone’s throw from oneof the world’s busiest financialdistricts. Go on a mystery bikeride and see where your instinctfor adventure takes you (www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire).See London twinkle7 For just the price of a returnticket on the Emirates Air Lineyou can take a romantic eveningtrip over the Thames, feastingyour eyes on The O2, Greenwich,and Canary Wharf shimmeringin the distance. Flights run until9pm in summer and 8pm in winter(www.tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline).Burn 300 calories in8 your lunch breakEven travelling at 15mph youcan earn a good energy burn ona bike ride. Around Docklandsand along the river there isplenty of space for freewheelingaway from the crowds. Why notpick up a bike from the BarclaysCycle Hire docking station atEast India DLR (www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire) then head toThames Barrier Park for amazingviews and a picnic on the grass?Take a flight to The Crystal9 The north terminal of theEmirates Air Line is close to TheCrystal (www.thecrystal.org), astate-of-the-art exhibition centreexploring urban sustainability.With interactive exhibits, it’sa great place to visit with thefamily, and for the Totally Thamesfestival (Sep 1-30) there’s anexhibition by sculptor JacquesLimousin. For ‘River Works’Limousin has transformedforeshore flotsam into works ofart (Sep 5-7, 10am-6pm, free).Go further on a cycle10 Leisure RouteIf you want some inspirationfor going on a Barclays CycleHire ride, the TfL website hasa series of Leisure Routeswith turn-by-turn directions forexploring by bike (www.tfl.gov.uk/leisureroutes). Themed routesinclude quirky places of interestand sporting sights. Why not takea river service from Greenwich toLondon Bridge Pier, then follow theSaturday Markets Leisure Routefrom Borough to Covent Garden?To discover other amazing placesand attractions across Londonthat you can get to using TfL’sentire transport network, visitwww.timeout.com/tfl.Many of London’s best-knownsights and leisure spots arewithin easy reach of piers alongthe Thames, all accessible fromCanary Wharf, Greenwich andNorth Greenwich piers.NORTH GREENWICH PIEREmirates Air Line, The O2GREENWICH PIERCutty Sark, Greenwich Park,Royal Observatory, NationalMaritime Museum, Old RoyalNaval CollegeST KATHARINE’S PIERSt Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge,Tower of London, The MonumentTOWER PIERTower of London, Tower Bridge,The MonumentLONDON BRIDGE CITY PIERThe Shard, Southwark Cathedral,HMS Belfast, Borough MarketBANKSIDE PIERTate Modern, Shakespeare’sGlobe, St Paul’s Cathedral,Clink MuseumEMBANKMENT PIERSouthbank Centre,Cleopatra’s Needle, CoventGarden, Trafalgar SquareLONDON EYE PIERLondon Aquarium, London Dungeon,London Eye, Southbank CentreADVENTURES IN TRAVELWESTMINSTER PIERHouses of Parliament,Big Ben, Parliament Square,Westminster Abbey24 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 25

EVENTSCALENDAR OFEVENTSChildren’s Activities at theArcelorMittal OrbitUntil Aug 31Every day from 2-4pm there arethemed activities for families.The activities are free, includedin the ticket price for the Orbit.ArcelorMittal Orbit. Prices vary.Afternoon tea at theQueen’s HouseUntil Sep 28Take afternoon tea in thebeautiful Queen’s HouseLoggia, not normally open to the‘Once There Was’at Discoverpublic, with a fabulous view overGreenwich Park. Tea includeshandmade petit fours and fingersandwiches, and you can alsobook a prosecco tea and acuratorial tour of the House andits art collection, including worksby Gainsborough and Reynolds.Teas at 12.30pm, 2pm and3.30pm on August 30, 31 andSeptember 6, 7, 14, 21, 27, 28.Advance booking essential.Queen’s House. From £22afternoon tea, £27.50 proseccotea, £35.50 tea and tour.Doctor Geof’s FantasticalSteampunk Tea MuseumUntil Sep 30A ‘Museum’ filled with curios,memorabilia and entirelyfictional historical references – ahistory of tea you didn’t evenknow existed!Cutty Sark. £13.50, £11.50 concs,£7 children, under-5s free, £24-£35 family, includes entry to ship.Ships, Clocks and Stars:The Quest for LongitudeUntil Jan 4 2015Discover how measuringlongitude at sea tested thegreatest minds of the 17th and18th centuries, from Galileo andIsaac Newton to James Cook andJohn Harrison, inventor of themarine chronometer.National Maritime Museum.£8.50, £7.50 concs, £4children (includes entry to RoyalObservatory and ‘LongitudePunk’d’ exhibition).Longitude Punk’dUntil Jan 4 2015Steampunk artists havetaken over the Time galleriesat the Royal Observatory,re-imagining the pursuit of ameans to measure longitude.A witty, theatrical and inventivenarrative, bringing to lifeinventors and explorers of thepast. Ticket includes entry tothe Royal Observatory, MeridianLine and ‘Ships, Clocks andStars’ exhibition at the NationalMaritime Museum (see above).Royal Observatory Greenwich.Steampunk-inspired sci-fifilm screeningsAug 28A screening of ‘The City ofLost Children’ accompaniedby a short lecture from a RoyalObservatory astronomer.Peter Harrison Planetarium at theRoyal Observatory. £7.A13 Green 2014Aug 29, Sep 5 & 12Every Friday night through thesummer, under the A13 flyoverin Canning Town is the focus oflocal social life – an urban villagegreen. Music, storytelling, art,food and games (6-10pm).Terry Spinks Place. Free.National Paralympic DayAug 30See lots of Paralympic sportingevents around Queen ElizabethOlympic Park, including at theLondon Aquatics Centre, for £5per event, and enjoy free familyactivities around the park.Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Sporting events £5, activities free.Totally ThamesSep 1-30A new celebration of the Thamesalong its 42 London miles,with over 100 events includingarts, music and communityfestivals, river races, foreshorearchaeology and environmentaland educational events in all 17riverside boroughs. Find out moreat www.totallythames.org.GETTY IMAGESDENIS ONGInvictus GamesTall Ships Festival at theCutty SarkSep 5-9Go onboard London’s very owntall ship, the Cutty Sark, for eventsall weekend (Fri Sep 5-Sun Sep 7)including costumed storytellingsessions and a ‘Tiny Tall Ships’family workshop, plus a chance tosee a team of riggers furling sailsaloft and hear shanty singers bytwilight. (See also box, below.)Cutty Sark. £12 (incl one childfree), £10 concs, £6 additionalchildren.Sculpture at Work – PastPresent: Bridget McCrumSep 8-Nov 14The latest exhibition in OneCanada Square shows work byBridget McCrum, now in her 80thyear, covering her early carvingsat age 16 to bronze and stonesculptures of birds and animals,some impressively large-scale.Lobby, One Canada Square. Free.Invictus GamesSep 10-14A great sporting gathering withmore than 400 wounded, injuredand sick servicemen and women(serving and veteran) competing.The games include a fabulousopening ceremony and a closinggig headlined by Foo Fighters,featuring Kaiser Chiefs, JamesBlunt and more (concert £49).Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.£12.85 opening ceremony andgames, under-2s free.Astronomy Photographerof the Year 2014From Sep 18The breathtaking winning imagesin this year’s competition.Royal Observatory. Free.Cutty Sark curator’s toursSep 18, Oct 23, Nov 20Join curator Jessica Lewis fora 3pm tour of the Cutty Sark.For age 11+. BSL interpretedtour on November 20.Cutty Sark. £17.50, £13.50mems and concs. Tickets inclentry to ship.Greenwich Goes GreenSep 19An eco-market with an organicfood festival and music (till 9pm).Greenwich Market. Free.Canary Wharf Public Art ToursSep 20A tour of the public art at CanaryWharf as part of Open HouseLondon (www.londonopenhouse.org.uk). See also Art in the Openbox, p28.Lobby, One Canada Square. FreeOpen House London inGreenwichSep 20 & 21Visit a wonderful mix of buildingsin and around Greenwich that arenot normally open to the public.Highlights include curator-ledtours of hidden areas of the OldRoyal Naval College, includingthe 19th-century skittle alley.See www.visitgreenwich.org.uk.Various venues in Greenwich.Art MovesSep 20-21A fun exhibition of mobile art andarchitecture, with quirky, outsizedvehicles touring Queen ElizabethOlympic Park.Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Free.Magners Greenwich ComedyFestivalSep 24-28This annual comedy bingemoves to the National MaritimeMuseum for 2014, with a line-upincluding Rich Hall, Milton Jones,Nina Conti, Ardal O’Hanlon andMark Thomas. As well as comedy,Royal Greenwich Tall Ships FestivalSep 5-9As part of the month-long Totally Thames festival, Greenwich is thefinal stop of the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta.Over 50 ships will be berthed on the Thames in Greenwich, CanaryWharf and Woolwich and there’ll be entertainment including streettheatre, music, dance and art installations. On Friday night, ‘Peixos’is an underwater spectacle of lanterns and pedal-powered machinesby acclaimed puppet troupe Sarruga, and on Saturday there’s aparade with marching bands and over 1,000 crew membersfrom the tall ships. See www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships.Greenwich. Free.EVENTS26 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 27

EVENTSthere’s live music, bars andstreet food. Updates at www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk.National Maritime Museum.£15-£18.50.RimeSep 25-27Square Peg Contemporary Circuspresents a vibrant storytellingsession with an adventure on thehigh seas. Suitable for age 7+.Stratford Circus. £12, £10 concs,£8 student, £34 family.Once There Was… TheWonderful World of OliverJeffersSep 27-Aug 31 2015A major new interactive exhibitioncelebrating the tenth birthdayof Jeffers’ beautiful picturebook ‘How to Catch a Star’. Withexhibits and experiences inspiredby his stories, children can takea trip to the seaside, row a boat,meet a penguin and an alien andwatch as stars appear as if bymagic. Suitable for under-sixes.Discover Children’s Story Centre.£5, free under-2s, £18 family.The Color RunSep 28Walk, jog or run the 5k route whilebeing showered with colouredpowders along the way, all inthe name of charity (Save theChildren). The festival includesDJs for the party finale.Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.£15-£25 entry fee, under-5s free(see www.thecolorrun.co.uk forbooking and pledging).DuskSep 29-Oct 4An immersive theatre experiencefor small children in which theyexplore the forest together. Tailssupplied! Shows at 11.30amand 3pm.Stratford Circus. £8, £6 concs,£24 family.The Infidel – The MusicalOct 3-Nov 2This comedy musical followsthe story of East End MuslimMahmoud Nassir, who discoversArt in the OpenDailyCanary Wharf’s landscaped parks, squares and plazas are a yearroundoutdoor gallery, with 65 works of art – sculptures and mobiles,floor mosaics and lightboxes, artist-designed railings and bespokebenches. Explore them all with the Canary Wharf Art Map (www.canarywharf.com), or on Saturday September 20 join guided toursas part of London Open House. The latest additions are twosculptures by Michael Lyons, purchased following his temporaryexhibition here. Look out while you shop, too, for the Art, Design andCommunity Window Galleries in the Canada Place malls.Canary Wharf. Free.that he is adopted and is in factJewish. A heartwarming tale ofunity in the face of prejudice. Bookand lyrics by David Baddiel, musicby Erran Baron Cohen.Theatre Royal Stratford East.£7-£24, £7-£19 concs.Afrovibes 2014 – TwentyYears OnOct 13-18Marking 20 years since the endof apartheid, this festival bringstogether the best music, danceand theatre from South Africa.On top of the exciting programmeof performances, there are freetalks and presentations.Stratford Circus. Free-£18.Trafalgar Night DinnerOct 18Marking the 209th anniversaryof the Battle of Trafalgar, thedinner blends naval traditionand culture in the magnificentPainted Hall. The eveningincludes a champagne receptionin the Queen Mary Undercroftfollowed by a four-course meal.Old Royal Naval College, £160.The Virtue of CoffeeOct 23Inspired by the coffee house inthe ‘Ships, Clocks and Stars’exhibition (see p26), navigatethrough 18th-century café culture,hearing about the latest voyagesand tall tales (6.30pm-7.30pm).National Maritime Museum.£12 incl entry to exhibition.Tea Dance for Little PeopleOct 30-Nov 1The Witch and the Wizard inviteyou to a spooky, silly afternoontea (2pm and 4pm) to get in themood for Halloween. Age 2-8.Stratford Circus. £8, £6 concs,£24 family.Halloween at the MarketOct 31Get in the mood at GreenwichMarket, with scary stalls,ghoulish music, pumpkins andHalloween fun. Make an outfitto die for and enter the freakyfashion show or enter your ‘bestfriend’ in the devilish dog show(10am-5pm).Greenwich Market. Free.IgnitionNov 1In this project, dance companyFrantic Assembly select a groupof young, bright male dancersto create and present a newwork in just four days, led by thecompany’s artistic director, ScottGraham. Show open to all ages.Stratford Circus. £5.Ice skating at Canary WharfNov 1-Feb 28 2015Surrounded by twinkling fairylights in the trees, the outdoorice rink in Canada Square Park isa fabulous place to take a breakfrom Christmas shopping or tojust skate the night way amongstthe striking architecture. Youngrookies can skate with a polarbear skate aid to help withbalance, and anyone can havelessons to enhance their skatingstyle.Or simply watch, withcoffee, hot chocolate and more atthe rinkside café-bar. Visit www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.ukto book. Every day exceptChristmas Day.Canada Square Park. Prices vary.Barclays ATP World TourFinalsNov 9-16The Barclays ATP World TourFinals return to The O2, withsessions at noonand 6pm. The world’s top playersincluding Andy Murray and RafaelNadal battle it out for the last titleof the season.The O2. £10-£64 + booking fee.Canary Wharf Comedy ClubNov 12Stellar line-ups feature at CanaryWharf’s regular after-workcomedy club.East Wintergarden. £12.Clocking Off LateNov 13Delve into the re-imagined worldof Georgian London at thisperiod-themed after-hours eventco-curated with Longitude Punk’dartist Yomi Ayeni (6pm-9pm).Ticket includes exhibition ‘Ships,Clocks and Stars’.National Maritime Museum.£5, £4 members.Happy Birthday Cutty SarkNov 22Look out for special events tomark the ship’s 145th birthdayon Saturday 22 November.Cutty Sark. £13.50, £11.50concs, £7 children, free underfives,£24-£35 family.NEC Wheelchair TennisMastersNov 24-30The International TennisFederation’s end of year singleschampionship at Lee ValleyHockey and Tennis Centre.Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.Prices vary.Halloween atGreenwichMarketBeauty and the BeastNov 29-Jan 17 2015A colourful and sparky take ona well-loved panto classic.Theatre Royal Stratford East. £15-£26.50, £11-£20 concs.Santa’s Grotto at CanaryWharfDec 1-24The jolly guy in the red suit willbe saying a hearty ‘Ho ho ho’in Jubilee Place. There arechildren’s festive activitiesincluding arts and crafts andface painting, too.Jubilee Place. Activities free,donation to charity to meet Santa.Christmas shopping inGreenwichDec 1-24Visit the Christmas craft marketfor beautiful handmade gifts.There will also be a GreenwichGrotto for Santa (Nov 26, Dec 13,14, 20, 21, 22 and 23).Greenwich Market. Free, feefor grotto.The Elves and the ShoemakerDec 9-22Stuff and Nonsense TheatreCompany have put together alively and colourful retelling ofthe Brothers Grimm fairy talefavourite as a Christmas treat,with music, comedy, puppets,and loads of movement andenergy. Age 3+.Stratford Circus. £10, £8 concs,£30 family.Christmas Concert and SupperDec 12Christmas choral music at theChapel of St Peter and St Paulat the Old Royal Naval College,then a two-course supper in thebreathtaking Painted Hall.Old Royal Naval College.£49 concert and supper tickets;£20 concert only.Jeff Wayne’s The War ofthe WorldsDec 13Joseph Whelan of ‘The X-Factor’joins an all-star ???????????? cast in ?????????? the finalarena tour of ‘Jeff Wayne’sEVENTS28 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 29

EVENTSMusical Version of The War ofThe Worlds’, conducted byWayne himself. The castincludes Liam Neeson in 3Dholography and Jason Donovan,Brian McFadden and Carrie HopeFletcher live on stage.The O2. £51.50-£75.Disney on IceDec 24-Jan 4 2015A great festive show for allthe family. Mickey Mouse,Minnie Mouse and favouritesfrom ‘Mulan’, ‘The Lion King’,‘Pinocchio’, ‘Finding Nemo’,‘The Incredibles’ and ‘Toy Story’,celebrate 100 years of Disney.The O2. Prices vary.Country to Country 2015Mar 7 & 8 2015See some of today’s hottestcountry music superstars atthe third running of this majorfestival in London and Dublin.The O2. Prices vary.ArcelorMittal OrbitQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park,E20 2AD.www.arcelormittalorbit.com.Stratford DLR.Canada Square ParkCanary Wharf, E14 5AB.www.canarywharf.com.Canary Wharf DLR.Cutty SarkKing William Walk, SE10 9HT.www.rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark DLR.Discover Children’s Story Centre383-387 High St, E15 4QZ.www.discover.org.uk.Stratford DLR.East Wintergarden43 Bank St, E14 5NX.www.canarywharf.com.Heron Quay DLR.Greenwich Christmas Lantern ParadeNov 26Greenwich’s Christmas festivities officially begin at 4pm onNovember 26 with the local schoolchildren’s lantern processionand the switching on of the sparkly Christmas lights. Theprocession starts in front of the Discover Greenwich VisitorCentre at the Old Royal Naval College and winds its way to theMarket for the big lights-on moment. You can meet charactersfrom the Greenwich Playhouse panto ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’,sing Christmas carols, meet Father Christmas in his GreenwichGrotto and shop late until 7pm.Greenwich Market and town centre. Free.ADDRESSES FOR EVENTSGreenwich MarketSE10 9HZ. www.greenwichmarketlondon.com. Cutty Sark DLRJubilee PlaceCanary Wharf, E14 5NY. www.canarywharf.com. Canary Wharf DLR.Lobby, One Canada SquareCanary Wharf, E14 5AB. www.canarywharf.com. Canary Wharf DLR.The O2Peninsula Square, SE10 0BB. www.theo2.co.uk. Emirates GreenwichPeninsula terminal and NorthGreenwich tube.Old Royal Naval CollegeGreenwich, SE10 9NN.www.ornc.org. Cutty Sark DLR.National Maritime MuseumPark Row, SE10 9NF. www.rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark DLR.Queen’s HouseRomney Rd, SE10 9NF. www.rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark DLR.Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkStratford, E20 2ST.www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk. Stratford DLR.Royal Observatory and PeterHarrison PlanetariumBlackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ.www.rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark DLR.Stratford CircusTheatre Square, E15 1BX.www.stratford-circus.com.Stratford DLR.Terry Spinks PlaceBarking Rd, E16. www.thebrickbox.co.uk. Canning Town DLR.Theatre Royal Stratford EastGerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN.www.stratfordeast.com.Stratford DLR.ALL EVENTS CORRECT AT TIME OFPUBLICATION. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THEWEBSITES FOR DETAILS OF ALL EVENTSSAM WARRHOW TO GET HERETravel around east and south-east London on the DLRand take in some splendid views along the wayAtrip on the Docklands LightRailway is always an event.Travelling quickly andquietly along elevated tracks,you can enjoy the unfolding cityvistas through the big windowsas you travel through east andsouth-east London.It’s 27 years since the DLRfirst launched, and there havebeen constant developmentsand upgrades in the network andservice ever since. Back in theday, there were just 11 trains and15 stations. Now, thanks to the£850 million upgrade completedin 2012, the railway system has149 rail cars and 45 stations,and carries over 100 millionpassengers a year.• For Greenwich Park, the NationalMaritime Museum, Cutty Sark andother local attractions, go to CuttySark for Maritime Greenwich DLR.• For Queen Elizabeth OlympicPark, Westfield Stratford Cityand Stratford’s Cultural Quarter,alight at Stratford DLR.• For Canary Wharf the closeststops are Canary Wharf or HeronQuays DLR.• For The Crystal and EmiratesAir Line the closest stop is RoyalVictoria DLR.Visit www.tfl.gov.uk for moreinformation about fares andtickets, or call the 24-hour hotline(0343 222 1234). Service andnetwork charges may apply; fordetails see www.tfl.gov.uk/terms.DLR tickets and train times• Children under 11 travel freeon the DLR at any time (withan Oyster photocard or whenaccompanied by an adult).• An off-peak Oyster single adultfare for zones 1-3 is £2.70.• Trains run as often as every twominutes at peak times and five to10 minutes at off peak times.• The DLR is fully accessible.All DLR stations have lifts orramps and all the trains are levelwith the platforms.• The DLR connects to theUnderground at Bank, TowerGateway, Canary Wharf, HeronQuays, Stratford, Canning Town,Bow Church and West Ham,London Overground at Shadwell,the Emirates Air Line at RoyalVictoria and river boats at CuttySark and Woolwich Arsenal.HOW TO GET HERE30 TIME OUT Explore by DLR 2014/15Explore by DLR 2014/15 TIME OUT 31

EXPLORE EVEN MORE… WITH THE DLRThe design of the DLR trains, with their big windows and ‘front row’ seats, makes every journey on theDocklands Light Railway network a chance to take in what’s around you. And from the Tower of Londonto the historic maritime landmarks of Greenwich, from the Olympic Stadium at Stratford to the skyscrapersof Canary Wharf, the DLR links a wealth of iconic sites and attractions.Now, as well as seeing the sights, you can hear about them as you travel, using the new DLR Audio Guide.Whether you’re a regular commuter, a local or a visitor who’s entirely new to the area, check out the series ofpodcasts that are available to download for free, offering you a ‘guided tour’ on your journey.You’ll hear lots of historical details and intriguing facts, telling you what to look out for on everyDLR route, in both directions: Bank to Woolwich Arsenal and Lewisham, Tower Gateway to Beckton,Stratford to Canary Wharf, and Stratford International to Beckton and Woolwich Arsenal.Find out more at tfl.gov.uk/planet-dlr