Trinity Buoy Wharf in Tower Hamlets

Extremely interesting part of London and a lovely walk from Canning town station. Not many places open at a weekend but went to the Longplayer which was well worth it!

its a cool little area. the lighthouse music project is quite cool and the views of London are spectacular.

Great local place to visit. There's a cute cafe on site, as well as an American style diner that serves brunch and American fast food. There are lots of art pieces dotted around, as well as a little immersive open air exhibition on Michael Faraday, who conducted some of his experiments there. They have a lighthouse with a sound generating artwork that is installed during the millennium celebrations, and will continuously generate new music without repetition for 1000 years. There are occasional exhibitions in the gallery underneath on of the main buildings. There's a lot to explore here, and there are often new things to see. It's by far my favourite local spot, and I look forward to the area developing further.

An historic place with information boards to tell you the full history. A bit run down at present because of the building work . An excellent coffee shop in an old container.

Very interesting place - Londons only lighthouse. Plenty to see and the Orchard Cafe is nearby.

Fantastic historical buildings, fairy reasonable office space containers with the best views !!! If your looking for a smaller office.Really, good security run fantastic.Really nice location , right in the heart of london.

Lots to do here, a surprising amount. Cafe and a loo as well. Nice walk to get here from the Olympic Park down the Lea, past the stop offs of Abbey Mills, Cody Dock, and Bow Creek nature reserve.

A very strange place. Totally redeveloped into residential accommodation.

You don't have to buy tickets. Very interesting place to visit. Quite a few steps inside the lighthouse.

Great place for a venue. It also houses the only lighthouse in London which hosts a computer based instrument that's programmed to play music till 2999 or something stupid. It's an interesting place.

Interesting place to visit but it really needs to be done at weekends when more is open.

One of many hidden gems of London . Lots of interesting and unusual things to see really fascinating place amazing view of the millennium dome across the themes well worth a visit.

As an art lover or not this is such an iconic place in London that words can’t describe. The whole complex was build to support the 2012 Olympic Games and ended up a permanent open air space with lots of art studios. It is free for all the public and offers an amazing view to the other side of the river. Visit the beautiful light house and take colorful pictures for your London trip album.

Fabulous place - the only lighthouse in London. Faraday’s workshop. Loads of artists’ studios. Lots on public sculptures

Fat boys diner is closed. LONG player is not actually working and playing. The "long player" is an algorithm running on a computer somewhere??. The faraday museum is a wooden hut. I would not come here but would call in if passing. Decent coffee and sandwiches in the coffee shop.

I went there on Saturday, and it was quiet and nice to explore for a couple of hours—lots of Instagramabal backgrounds. The American Bistro place is not open anymore.

Attended a wedding and reception on site, beautiful venue, well organised. Views across London made it a perfect setting, inside and outside the venue.

Absolutely fascinating remnant of previous times

We were the wedding DJs at Trinity Buoy Wharf for Alan & Emily on Saturday and had such a good night! The venue is just perfect for a large wedding in London and all the staff were lovely. Looking forward to coming back and playing again soon!!!

Trinity Buoy Wharf - led by Bella - hosted our wedding on 4 May 2024, and the entire offering was immaculate. Bella was very hands on from the start, regularly fielding our questions and giving us her recommendations to make the day run as smoothly as possible. On the day itself, she was key to ensuring it all ran to plan, meaning we had nothing to worry about - everything was perfect. Thank you so much for everything. EJ & Dom, X

Well worth making the effort to get here , although it is not so difficult as it first may appear. Forget any thought of driving here - there are 2 DLR stations that are relatively nearby , East India being the nearest & Canning Town ( also serving the Jubilee Line ) being about 15 mins walk. Personally , I'd recommend the latter if you are o k with stairways as it provides more interest because you need to cross Bow Creek via a bright red bridge & then traverse City Island which is worth lingering at before passing under the Lower Lea Crossing to reach Orchard Place. Along here are interpretive boards giving a good insight into the history of the area & you pass the entrance to East India Dock Basin which is worth a look. At the end of Orchard Place is Trinity Buoy Wharf. The actual lighthouse is not open during weekdays so I did not get to see inside. Although the lighthouse has a lantern it never served that purpose , being a training venue for lighthouse keepers & a technological testing area. Michael Faraday conducted experiments here & a small shed next to the lighthouse serves as a tiny museum representing his workshop. Inside the lighthouse there is Longplayer , a sound/art installation made up of 234 Tibetan singing bowls , made to play for a 1,000 years. Despite the lighthouse being closed when I visited there was much to see : a bright red Lightship 95 which now serves as a recording studio , " Robin " , a Victorian Steamship , " Knocker White " , a steam tug with a collapsible funnel. Add to this a curious Moonclock which runs by tides , a Tide & Time Bell which sits near " Knocker White " & there are Art Installations & sculptures scattered about. Sensational views across to the O2 & Canary Wharf. If you fancy refreshment , the wharf houses the Orchard Cafe , distinguished by a tree with a black cab on it's roof.

This place is a business oriented place you wouldn't know it there unless you are there. Funny thing is I visited this place quite sometime ago when the American diner was open but I hear its been close for sometime now.

Brilliant place for a wedding or event. Highly recommend!

A great place in the docklands for art installations, American dining, photography and, of course, Long player in the Lighthouse!!❤️

Lovely place, great views but due to their 'no parking' rule during the week, it's unfortunately very difficult to visit. Sad to see Fatboys Diner has now closed. I don't know how long The Orchard Cafe will manage to keep going either. Went to Trinity recently to eat & get coffees at The Orchard & was told we can't park & nothing available on the road outside so just left.

Such a cool, largely unknown and quiet corner of London. The event space is great for weddings and these days often used for tv show recordings. The area has some cool steampunk like artworks, the Longplayer exhibit, some boats, a great tiny museum to Michael Faraday who did much of his groundbreaking work here. Some fast food and cafe eating options. A nice place to spend an hour or so browsing everything.

What a beauty the events spaces are at TBW. When turning up to photograph weddings here I'm always so impressed. A friendly and hardworking team. Always a pleasure!

My favourite person lives here so I'm totally biased in thinking this place is great!

Off the beaten track, next to water so we loved it. Pretty tranquil too and lots to see.

If you've never been its worth going. There is a very nice Cafe made from lorry containers and does good food and has great light being all window and by the river. Walking around the Wharf takes you past more container studios and workshops in the old buildings as well and lots of metallic art. Being over by the water it can have a fantastic river vista as its on a huge bend of the Thames and the clipper boats often have work done there I think. There is an original 50s Diner whuch was always wonderful but looks closed at the moment ( February 2024) ...

This is a hidden little gem to go for a wellbeing walk. Great views, art, and cosy cafe.

Had assessment and job interview yesterday just waiting to hear

Bit of a walk from parking down to shops But still not bad.

Fantastic experience at the John Ruskin Art Prize 2024 at Trinity's Buoy Wharf.

Lovely arthouse peninsula with the non London vibe! Great place to have a short walk and check out various art sculptures and installations

Fantastic place for a Sunday breakfast

Interesting outdoor art, studios, a lighthouse, a small exhibition about Faraday and an open, charismatic (and electromagnetic view) over the river.

Great place to walk around, loads of history to see, and a couple of places to have something to eat/drink.

A hidden gem with a café and diner as well as some independent artists. The lighthouse can be visited, too!

Great cafe & great location to enjoy a cuppa on the quey side.

Unfortunately Long Player was closed when we visited but it's a lovely spot to sit and view the O2 and the cable cars. The security staff and the staff in the diner are lovely. Looking forward to attempting to visit again before it finishes in the the next 976 years!

Amazing view of the o2 and cable cars in the distance. It was very quiet and was not busy at all. Didn’t know there was a light house in London until now. Very interesting place. There’s an information ℹ️ centre before you enter the site and you can pick up some booklets for free. Toilets are located at the back of the cafe and are free and clean!

One of the great historical places to see. The site of London's first lighthouse. It is nice that the historical buildings were modernized.

Definitely worth visiting. If you think you know London, think again

Worth seeking out. Great river views from this spot on the Thames.

Amazing view to river Thames and O2 arena

Amazing venue for a friends wedding. Open space that can be modified how you want, stunning view across to the 02 and lovely staff. Thanks for a great day

Great views across the river to the Dome and Canary Wharf. Lovely cafe on site but Fat Boys diner is to be avoided if you value hygiene. Be aware that the Longplayer exhibition in the lighthouse is open on weekends only!

Based on my latest visit, which was today 13th of August, to do flowers for a lovely wedding. All suppliers and the planner were great. Shame that the venue person was of the old fashioned "if you want something done, do it yourself " school...she couldn't turn the lights on "until I've changed my trousers" which was the most engaged conversation we had. This venue was one of the first I ever decorated for Mask Entertainment - no longer in business - when the new Milenium Dome was a real attraction. So it was an emotional return.. Weddings are always magical here though I wish there was a sign to explain the silver dolphin on a bike and cab with a tree growing through it and other wild sculptures? Lots of photo opps!

Great place for a Wedding. Friendly and helpful staff

Fascinating step back in time, lots to see, great view of o2 arena

Such a shame the Fat Boy Diner shut down

Up-market development with lots of flats by the river. Will be better when shops and restaurants actually open and people move in. Good art gallery that is open.

Amazing wedding venue. We went for a wedding here and I was involved with the set up and liaising with the venue before and after the day. Venue is empty on hire but with the right weather is spectacular. Great views during the day and night!

Trinity buoy wharf in its self is a small cluster of historic warehouse buildings mandatory associated structures. The buildings house art galleries, and cafes. Great for a short visit. However I came from a distance. Getting here by train whilst carrying even a modest load is difficult and parking if you drive is almost non existent, for some distance. The wharf it's self is characterful but the surrounding area is in my opinion character less and ugly, comprising largely of dull, modular tower blocks. The road network is busy and tedious, although easy enough to navigate. I would not recommend this location as a place to spend recreational time, unless you are already in this area of mundainity, in which case Trinity Buoy Wharf might prove to be an interesting diversion.

Wow, what an unusual find. No matter how many times I visit London, there's usually a cool new (to me) location to discover

Very narrow road stopped at the Ballard a member of staff came out Wanted just to turn around very quickly as the road was very narrow

Had seen Trinity Buoy Wharf on TV several times and was intrigued to see more. Lovely old buildings and riverside views (O2 Dome & Canary Wharf). The lighthouse and sound installation and the nearby "carbon negative" video information shipping container were interesting but as for the rest of the site we came away feeling that we must be missing something. Somewhat disappointing.

A great space for even just a walk on the outskirts of London, with a great view of the O2 dome. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit the Longplayer installation inside the lighthouse, but bear in mind this is open only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fabulous venue with own jetty and fantastic views.

Beautiful venue situated on the River Thames opposite the O2 Arena

Beautiful area on the Thames River. Cute little breakfast spot located here and plenty of interesting places around the area to check out.

Unexpected hidden creative cove. It's populated with creatives and art spaces, a panoramic view of the Thames and O2 (from the lighthouse) plus an assortment of signage retelling the Wharfs history. My last visit included an opera session being recorded in the background.

An historic wharf on the Thames at the mouth of the River Lea. In the 80s they had the idea of setting up containers as workshops for creative businesses and Artists. Has expanded to conferences. Fat Sam's diner is still going strong and the lighthouse ship is a recording studio. New housing has sprung up where there was deprivation.

The food was nice but difficult to order. The staff member serving was seemingly indifferent, rude and not easy to communicate with. I could see how easy was to order a near vegan breakfast just by removing the cheese, other food options too but she bluntly said there are no vegan breakfast. I ended up with a dry bun with bit of avocado. The vegan breakfast I had last year and vegan cheesecake was amazing but maybe new management. The food is there but the person serving was not being even remotely helpful. I noticed she was very short with my cycling colleagues too. Bad experience.

Great views of the Millennium Dome, interesting lighthouse and good American style dinner.

Interesting art dotted around. Great views along the river Thames and across to the O2.

A truly wonderful place to visit

Lovely spot, lots of vegan options and health shops

We were in the area for a wedding. Great spot for socialising and had no idea there was so much to see and do! Will be returning to check out more of the sights and especially the what looks like a great selection of bars and eateries. Great day out for something a bit different in London. Well connected to tube and DLR.

A lovely spot with unique galleries and cafe.

Loved my visit to Trinity Buoy Wharf. Who knew there was a lighthouse in London?! Longplayer was such an interesting find, cute coffee shop in a shipping container and great views.

Super cool location hidden away in the Docklands. I stumbled across it some years ago whilst on a run and was happy to revisit for a dystopian photoshoot. There's a cute cafe and also a diner along with some arty sculptures and venues. Would be a good spot for a work event. There's a little park close by and a walking path along the river between two tube stations with amazing views of Royal Victoria Docks and the O2 in the distance. Very atmospheric, especially at sunset

A lovely space. Was attending a function by my company. Food was good, drinks too

Fantastic place with great views over the river, lots of art pieces around

Lovely little area with the only Lighthouse in London, great food at Fat Boys, some old ships, informative signage, nice walkways, and clean public toilets. Next time in London we are coming back here.

Love this please. It beautiful and the food is great! One of London’s little secrets.

An interesting docklands area. A light ship is permanantly moored here and tbere is a real mixture of the old and the new. QUIRKY!

The lighthouse was closed! Open only weekends.

Beautiful scenery and lots of nice things to do in the area. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that loves water and city life.

The best wedding venue! I’ve photographed here a few times now and it’s just so good. You can make the Chainstore your own and you have incredible views over the Thames!

Hidden gem in east London. Would recommend for a quiet walk, the docks vibe and amazing views of Canary Wharf. Not far from the cable car so it lends itself to a good day out plan.

Photographing weddings at this venue is a dream. Great location with lots of space for larger weddings. Definitely in my top 5 London venues.

Nice view. Two hidden eating spots there. Would be even better if the Thames clipper stopped there...

Looked nice office units made from containers with food and private parking on site.

Interesting location great views. Needs a playspace, more planting seating and cycle infrastructure.

Love walking around TBW, lots of dog friendly places near by and interesting things to look at

One of the hidden jems of London. Place to be visited by history and art lovers. Perfect place to take instragramable pictures. Unique diner at the same time. Parking is a problem but public transport would be highly recommended. There are lots of interesting sculptures to enjoy. Also a distent view of O2.

Well worth a visit. Very interesting place with a lot of history. Don't come by car as there's not many places to park.

Quirky place with interesting art, a lighthouse and coffee bar. Not sure I'd go way out of my way to see it, but if you're interested in Faradays experiments, or the East India Dock company its worth a detour.

Beautiful view of the o2 from this Wharf. Very peaceful surroundings

Cracking venue!! Love how the whole wharf has been rejuvenated with some super outdoor space for a drink with an incredible view over the river.

Lovely oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the City

Amazing place if you're looking for that chill and relax environment from the big city life but not needing to go far..... Perfect place to recharge...

The quirky art sculptures make this a place to wander around, there's a great cafe too.

Fab wedding, great food, great place,

Wanted to visit the lighthouse and longplayer installation but it was shut even though it's advertised as open. However the Orchard cafe was excellent

Really fascinating place .lots of containers used as offices etc.two nice eating places large lighthouse ship used as music studio and its own small lighthouse with great river views 😀

The reception of the wedding was great. The view of the O2 is fantastic.

I love it’s quirky out of place creativity the cafe is great so is the 50’s diner it has an art gallery and a few studios Cannington is a rapidly growing commercial centre to rival Stratford and it’s very clean