The following are a selection of the many outdoor spaces and activities available to residents either right on their doostep or within just a few minutes walk.

 

Communal Terraces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a lot of outside space in King and Queen Wharf, much of which has a river view. This is all carefully maintained and planted with trees, flowers and shrubs on a regular basis and is all contained within the secure area.

Thames Path

"A Thames Tour of Rotherhithe will take you on an historic walk along the home of London’s seafarers and dockers. ......"

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Lavender Pond & Nature Park

Lavender Pond and Nature Park is one of a number of oases of calm and peaceful relaxation within Rotherhithe. Alongside can be found the Pumphouse Educational Museum, which houses the Rotherhithe Heritage Museum and a variety of historical exhibits, as well as an environmental study centre.

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Stave Hill and Russia Dock

"Stave Hill [Ecological Park, in the heart of the Peninsula] has fantastic views over Docklands and the neighbouring Russia Dock Woodland. ..."

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Surrey Docks Farm

Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm in the heart of the Rotherwithe Peninsula

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Greenland Dock

Greenland Dock is the largest remaining dock in south Londont. Sailing and other water activities are availabe at the Surrey Docks Watersports Centre . The smaller South Dock now serves as a marina.

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Brunel Museum

Found behind the Rotherhithe Tunnel is the site of the original Thames Tunnel, which was the world's first underwater tunnel under a navigable river. It now houses a museum which celebrates Isambard Kingdom Brunel's first project, undertaken with his father, when the younger man was just 19.

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Southwark Park

"Located in Bermondsey, Southwark Park offers fantastic wide-open spaces, perfect for playing games, picnics, walking or just enjoying the scenery...."

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Rotherhithe Circular Walk

"This walk explores the old Surrey Docks area, which has now been extensively redeveloped with a mix of new building and converted warehouses. The old heart of Rotherhithe village, with its connections to the Pilgrim Fathers, is also visited and fine areas of greenery now co-exist with the ghosts of dockland industry..."

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Surrey Water & Albion Canal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada Water tube station can be reached via a pleasant stroll past Surrey Water and alongside Albion Canal. Both have been restored and populated by various bird and plantlife. All of which makes for a very agreeable daily commute.