Rotherhithe
District of City of London
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.513 and -0.092 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 30' 46" and W -0° 5' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:14 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:02 am and 7:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Explore Rotherhithe

The district Rotherhithe of City of London in Greater London (England) is located in United Kingdom a little east of London, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

16°C (61 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
46 WESTFERRY CIRCUS CANARY RIVERSIDE CANARY WHARF
E14 8RS London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Olive Níké Apartments

Address
1,1 mi
Unit 13,1-13 Adler Street
E1 1RG London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marlin Apartments Limehouse

Address
2,1 mi
Mission Court, 577 Commercial Rd
E1 0HJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Algate Apartment

Address
1,6 mi
6 Bromehead STREET
E1 2PQ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 18:00


Holiday Inn LONDON - WHITECHAPEL

Address
1,5 mi
5 Cavell Street
E1 2BP LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands

Address
2,6 mi
265 Rotherhithe Street
SE16 5HW London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PREMIER SUITES London

Address
2,4 mi
John Nash Mews
E14 7GQ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


City Gate Serviced Apartments

Address
1,6 mi
234-236 Whitechapel Road
E1 1BJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 14:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 14:00 - 20:00


Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf

Address
3,0 mi
9 11 Byng Street, Canary Wharf South
E14 8GG London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Circus Apartments By BridgeStreet

Address
2,8 mi
Westferry Circus 39
E14 8RW London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Rating: 5 of 5
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Length: 05:40 min
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On March 24th 1995 Fred Ivey filmed the running of A stock trains on London's East London Line. This was the last day of operation before the line was closed for modernisation and the construction...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Prospect of Whitby

The Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520. It was formerly known as the Devil’s Tavern, on account of its dubious reputation. Before that it was officially called "The Pelican". All that remains from the building’s earliest period is the 400 year old stone floor.

Located at 51.5071, -0.0511528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Grade II listed buildings in London, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Public houses in London, Restaurants in London, History of Tower Hamlets, Buildings and structures on the River Thames, Visitor attractions in Tower Hamlets, Grade II listed public houses, 16th-century establishments in England

Battle of Cable Street

The Battle of Cable Street took place on Sunday 4 October 1936 in Cable Street in the East End of London. It was a clash between the Metropolitan Police, overseeing a march by the British Union of Fascists, led by Oswald Mosley, and anti-fascists, including local Jewish, socialist, anarchist, Irish and communist groups. The majority of both marchers and counter-protesters travelled into the area for this purpose.

Located at 51.5108, -0.05212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1936 in London, History of Tower Hamlets, Fascism in England, Anti-fascism in the United Kingdom, Far-right politics in the United Kingdom, Political riots, Riots and civil disorder in England, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, Riots in London, Antisemitic attacks and incidents, 20th century in the United Kingdom

Thames Tunnel

The Thames Tunnel is an underwater tunnel, built beneath the River Thames in London, United Kingdom, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping. It measures 35 feet (11 m) wide by 20 feet (6 m) high and is 1,300 feet (396 m) long, running at a depth of 75 feet (23 m) below the river's surface (measured at high tide).

Located at 51.503, -0.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels completed in 1843, Railway tunnels in England, Transport in Southwark, Transport in Tower Hamlets, Tunnels underneath the River Thames, Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, London Overground, Grade II* listed buildings in London, Grade II* listed tunnels, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks

Rotherhithe Tunnel

The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a road tunnel crossing beneath the River Thames in East London. It connects the Ratcliff district of Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets north of the river to Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark south of the river. It is designated as the A101. It was formally opened in 1908 by George Prince of Wales (later King George V), and Richard Robinson, Chairman of the London County Council.

Located at 51.5065, -0.048593 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Southwark, Transport in Tower Hamlets, Road tunnels in England, Tunnels underneath the River Thames, Tunnels completed in 1908, Rotherhithe

London Docks

The London Docks were one of several sets of docks in the historic Port of London. They were constructed in Wapping downstream from the City of London between 1799 and 1815, at a cost exceeding £5½ million. Traditionally ships had docked at wharves on the River Thames, but by this time, more capacity was needed. They were the closest docks to the City of London, until St Katharine Docks were built two decades later.

Located at 51.506, -0.0603333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
London docks, History of Tower Hamlets, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Geography of Tower Hamlets, Port of London

Ratcliff

Ratcliff or Ratcliffe is a former hamlet lying by the north bank of the River Thames between Shadwell and Limehouse. It is now a district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and is located to the south of Stepney.

Located at 51.511, -0.045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of local government in London (early), History of Tower Hamlets, Areas of London, Districts of Tower Hamlets, Parishes united into districts (Metropolis), Port of London

Greenland Dock

Greenland Dock is the oldest of London's riverside wet docks, located in Rotherhithe in the area of the city now known as Docklands. It used to be part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, most of which have by now been filled in. Greenland Dock is now used purely for recreational purposes; it is one of only two functioning enclosed docks on the south bank of the River Thames.

Located at 51.4944, -0.0402361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
London docks, Geography of Southwark, Port of London, Rotherhithe

Canada Water

Canada Water is a freshwater lake and wildlife refuge in Rotherhithe in the Docklands in south-east London. Canada Water tube, Overground and bus station is named after the lake, and lies immediately to the north, while Surrey Quays Shopping Centre is also adjacent, sitting immediately to the south. The surrounding area, which forms the town centre of Rotherhithe, is now increasingly known as Canada Water, after the transport interchange as much as the lake itself.

Located at 51.497, -0.0482528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
London docks, Geography of Southwark, Rotherhithe, Redevelopment projects in London

The Highway

The Highway, formerly known as the Ratcliffe Highway, is a road in the East End of London. The route dates back to Roman times. In the 19th century it had a notorious reputation for vice and crime and was the location of the infamous Ratcliff Highway murders. The name 'Ratcliffe' literally means 'red cliff', referring to the red sandstone cliffs which descended from the plateau on which the road was situated down to the Wapping Marshes to the south.

Located at 51.5097, -0.0579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Tower Hamlets

Stave Hill

Stave Hill is an artificial hill adjacent to the 5.2-acre Stave Hill Ecological Park, it is part of Russia Dock Woodland, and is located in Rotherhithe, London. The woodland park occupies land that was previously Russia Dock and Stave Dock, both part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, which were filled in during the mid-1980s and then redeveloped by the London Docklands Development Corporation.

Located at 51.5011, -0.04019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Southwark, Rotherhithe

St Paul's Church, Shadwell

St Paul's Church, Shadwell, is a historic church, located between The Highway and Shadwell Basin, on the edge of Wapping, in the East End of London, England. The church has had varying fortunes over many centuries, and is now very active, having been supported recently by Holy Trinity Brompton Church.

Located at 51.5094, -0.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in London, Churches in Tower Hamlets, Religious buildings completed in 1820, Commissioners' churches

Execution Dock

Execution Dock was used for more than 400 years in London to execute pirates, smugglers and mutineers that had been sentenced to death by Admiralty courts. The "dock", which consisted of a scaffold for hanging, was located near the shoreline of the River Thames at Wapping. Its last executions were in 1830.

Located at 51.5033, -0.0572222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Capital punishment in the United Kingdom, London docks, Execution sites, History of Tower Hamlets, Port of London

Bluegate Fields

Bluegate Fields (also known as Blue Gate Fields) was one of the worst slum areas that once existed just north of the old, east London docks during the Victorian era. Two streets in the area had actually been named Bluegate Fields at different times – present-day Dellow St. (along the eastern edge of the St. George’s-in-the-East church yard) is one of them – Cable Street (along the northern edge of the church yard) is the other.

Located at 51.5103, -0.0561111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Tower Hamlets

Brunel Museum

The Brunel Museum is a museum in the Brunel Engine House, Rotherhithe, London Borough of Southwark. The Engine House was designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to be part of the infrastructure of the Thames Tunnel.

Located at 51.5016, -0.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
London infrastructure, Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Technology museums in the United Kingdom, Museums in Southwark, Winners of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, Rotherhithe

Russia Dock Woodland

Russia Dock Woodland is a long narrow park in Rotherhithe, London, created by the infilling of one of the former Surrey Commercial Docks. The former Russia Dock was originally used for the importing of timber from Norway, Russia and Sweden. The soft wood, known as "deal wood", was mostly used for newsprint and for manufacturing furniture. Following the closure of the docks in the 1970s, the area was redeveloped by the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC).

Located at 51.501, -0.039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Woodland in London, Parks and open spaces in Southwark, London docks, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United Kingdom, Rotherhithe

Wapping Hydraulic Power Station

The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station (built 1890) was originally run by the London Hydraulic Power Company in Wapping, London, England. Originally it operated using steam and later it was converted to use electricity. It was used to power machinery, including lifts (elevators), across London. The Tower Subway was used to transfer the power, and steam, to districts south of the river.

Located at 51.5067, -0.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Infrastructure completed in 1890, London infrastructure, Arts centres in London, Contemporary art galleries in the United Kingdom, Cultural and educational buildings in London, Restaurants in London, Buildings and structures in Tower Hamlets, Grade II* listed buildings in London, Grade II* listed industrial buildings, Visitor attractions in Tower Hamlets

Wapping Wall

Wapping Wall is a street located in the East End of London at Wapping. It runs parallel to the northern bank of the River Thames, with many converted warehouses facing the river. On this street is the Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, built in 1890 and closed in 1977. It is now run as an arts centre and restaurant. Opposite on the south side of the street and next to the river is The Prospect of Whitby, a historic public house.

Located at 51.5064, -0.0530556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Tower Hamlets

Spa Road Junction rail crash

The Spa Road Junction rail crash was an accident on the British railway system which occurred during the peak evening rush hour of 8 January 1999 at Spa Road Junction in Bermondsey, southeast London.

Located at 51.49, -0.0544444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Southwark, Transport in Lewisham, Railway accidents in London, Railway accidents in 1999, 1999 in London

St Olave's Hospital

St Olave's Hospital was a general hospital serving the Rotherhithe area of London until its closure in 1985.

Located at 51.4967, -0.0541667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct hospitals in London, 1985 disestablishments, Former buildings and structures of Southwark, Rotherhithe

Southwark Park

Southwark Park is located in Rotherhithe, in central South East London, and is managed by the London Borough of Southwark. It first opened in 1869 by the Metropolitan Board of Works as one of its first parks. It was designed by Alexander McKenzie and covers 63 acres . http://www. southwark. gov. uk/YourServices/ParksSection/AZParks/southwarkparkhistory. html It received £2.5 million from the National Lottery's Heritage Lottery Fund in 1998 which enabled large parts of the park to be refurbished.

Located at 51.495, -0.056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in Southwark, Rotherhithe

Southwark Park railway station

Southwark Park railway station was in southeast London on the Greenwich Line between Spa Road and Deptford. It was opened by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway on 1 October 1902, on approximately the same site as the then long-closed Commercial Dock railway station. It was close to the southern end of Southwark Park, from which it took its name. South Bermondsey on the Inner South London Line is nearby.

Located at 51.4893, -0.0531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations opened in 1902, Railway stations closed in 1915, Disused railway stations in Southwark

Canada Water bus station

Canada Water bus station serves the Surrey Quays area of the London Borough of Southwark, London, England. The station is owned and maintained by Transport for London. The bus station is easily accessed by escalator from Canada Water Station below. It is also very near to the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. The bus station was opened in 1999 at the same time as the Jubilee Line extension to Stratford reached Canada Water. The glass-roofed bus station was designed by Eva Jiřičná.

Located at 51.4977, -0.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in London, Transport in Southwark

Commercial Dock railway station

Commercial Dock railway station was in Rotherhithe on the Greenwich Line of the South Eastern Railway, on approximately the same site as the later Southwark Park railway station. It was opened in 1856 and closed in 1867, though an alternative source quotes 1859 for the opening date. No visible trace remains.

Located at 51.4894, -0.0526 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Southwark, Railway stations opened in 1856, Railway stations closed in 1867

London Bridge – Greenwich Railway Viaduct

The London Bridge – Greenwich Railway Viaduct consists of a series of nineteen brick railway viaducts linked by road bridges between London Bridge railway station and Deptford Creek, which together make a single structure 3.45 miles in length. The structure carries the former London and Greenwich Railway line and consists of 851 semi-circular arches and 27 skew arches or road bridges.

Located at 51.49, -0.0549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway bridges in London, Viaducts in the United Kingdom

King's Stairs Gardens

King's Stairs Gardens is a park in London.

Located at 51.5003, -0.0572222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and open spaces in London

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Rotherhithe