Viscount Drive Guidebook
Transportation
This station has a direct line to ExCel Exhibition Centre (via Prince Regent Station) and is a good start to get to Central London.
Take DLR at this station and transfer to Jubilee Line at Canning Town Station to visit some of the notable stops:
-London Bridge Station
-Green Park Station (to visit Buckingham Palace)
-Westiminster Station (to visit Westiminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, etc.)
-Baker Street Station
-Startford Underground Station (to get to Westfield Mall)
This station is one of the many ways to get to Excel Exhibition Center, London City Airport and several train stations in Central London. It takes approximately 7 minutes to walk from the house to the station.
How to get to Excel Exhibition Center by train:
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station towards Tower Gateway/Canning Town
-Exit at Prince Regent DLR Station
Notable destinations that you can reach when you start with the Beckton DLR Stations:
1. London Bridge.
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at London Bridge Underground Station
2. Buckingham Palace
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Green Park Underground Station
-Buckingham Palace is just a few minutes of walk from the station and the path is a peaceful park.
3. Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Supreme Court, etc
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Westiminster Underground Station
-Alight at Westiminster Station and head towards the exit
4. Trafalgar Square
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Waterloo Underground Station and change there
-Change at Waterloo Underground Station to take the Bakerloo line
-Take the Bakerloo Line that stops at Charing Cross Station and alight
-Trafalgar Square is a few minutes of walk from the station
-Several Museums are near the plaza notably the National Gallery
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Beckton DLR Station
This station is one of the many ways to get to Excel Exhibition Center, London City Airport and several train stations in Central London. It takes approximately 7 minutes to walk from the house to the station.
How to get to Excel Exhibition Center by train:
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station towards Tower Gateway/Canning Town
-Exit at Prince Regent DLR Station
Notable destinations that you can reach when you start with the Beckton DLR Stations:
1. London Bridge.
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at London Bridge Underground Station
2. Buckingham Palace
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Green Park Underground Station
-Buckingham Palace is just a few minutes of walk from the station and the path is a peaceful park.
3. Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Supreme Court, etc
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Westiminster Underground Station
-Alight at Westiminster Station and head towards the exit
4. Trafalgar Square
-Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gateway/CanningTown Station
-Change at Canning Town Station for the Jubilee Line
-Take the Westbound Jubilee Line that stops at Waterloo Underground Station and change there
-Change at Waterloo Underground Station to take the Bakerloo line
-Take the Bakerloo Line that stops at Charing Cross Station and alight
-Trafalgar Square is a few minutes of walk from the station
-Several Museums are near the plaza notably the National Gallery
Convenience Stores
These are some convenience stores that can be very helpful if you need groceries, supplies, etc. :)
ASDA Beckton Superstore is a convenience store which is approximately 5 minutes away from the house by walking.
The stores included in the building are:
-ASDA Grocery
-Sound and Vision tech store
-Dry Cleaning
-Pharmacy
-Post Office
-Cafeteria
-Shoe Store
-Photography and Printing Store
-Timpson Shoe Repairs, Key Duplications, etc.
There are also a few bus stations near ASDA that you can use.
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop A)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop B)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop C)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop D)
The opening hours are very convenient. It's as follows:
Mondays-Fridays: 07:00 am -12:00 mn
Saturdays: 07:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sundays: 11:00 am - 05:00 pm
We recommend this place for a variety of food, supplies, and anything else you might need for your stay :)
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Asda Beckton Superstore
Tollgate RoadASDA Beckton Superstore is a convenience store which is approximately 5 minutes away from the house by walking.
The stores included in the building are:
-ASDA Grocery
-Sound and Vision tech store
-Dry Cleaning
-Pharmacy
-Post Office
-Cafeteria
-Shoe Store
-Photography and Printing Store
-Timpson Shoe Repairs, Key Duplications, etc.
There are also a few bus stations near ASDA that you can use.
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop A)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop B)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop C)
-Beckton Bus Station (Stop D)
The opening hours are very convenient. It's as follows:
Mondays-Fridays: 07:00 am -12:00 mn
Saturdays: 07:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sundays: 11:00 am - 05:00 pm
We recommend this place for a variety of food, supplies, and anything else you might need for your stay :)
LIDL is a convenience store that is very helpful to have nearby. It is approximately 2 minutes away from the house by walking. It is very convenient for groceries and freshly baked pastries and bread.
The opening times are as follows:
Mondays-Saturdays: 08:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
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Lidl
198 Tollgate RdLIDL is a convenience store that is very helpful to have nearby. It is approximately 2 minutes away from the house by walking. It is very convenient for groceries and freshly baked pastries and bread.
The opening times are as follows:
Mondays-Saturdays: 08:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Shopping Mall
This huge mall is a good place for shopping for numerous selections
Westfield is a giant shopping mall that offers a variety of selections for customers. It is a 40-minute trip from the house by taking the train.
Directions:
-Take the Beckton DLR Station towards Canning Town/Tower Gateway
-Change at Canning Town Station to take the Jubilee Line
-Take the Jubilee Line towards Stratford. Alight at Stratford Station
-Exit the station towards Westfield.
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Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdWestfield is a giant shopping mall that offers a variety of selections for customers. It is a 40-minute trip from the house by taking the train.
Directions:
-Take the Beckton DLR Station towards Canning Town/Tower Gateway
-Change at Canning Town Station to take the Jubilee Line
-Take the Jubilee Line towards Stratford. Alight at Stratford Station
-Exit the station towards Westfield.
Sightseeing
Walking through this park is always a good experience because it is not near any traffic and it is very big so there are multiple routes you can take. Walking to the park takes 8 minutes from the house. There are also areas to play with like a massive grass area for football, basketball courts, playground for kids, etc
New Beckton Park
Savage GardensWalking through this park is always a good experience because it is not near any traffic and it is very big so there are multiple routes you can take. Walking to the park takes 8 minutes from the house. There are also areas to play with like a massive grass area for football, basketball courts, playground for kids, etc
This is a good place to visit to unwind and have a breather from the busy city. Perfect for morning walks, exercises, playing sports, or just feeding birds. It is a 4-min drive (14-min walk) from the house.
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Beckton District Park
Tollgate RoadThis is a good place to visit to unwind and have a breather from the busy city. Perfect for morning walks, exercises, playing sports, or just feeding birds. It is a 4-min drive (14-min walk) from the house.
Food scene
The Red Lion pub is one of our favorite eating places. It's a classic London pub. They also offer several wonderful pizza selections and daily pub events like quizzes. There is also an outdoor garden at the back that customers can also dine in while enjoying the breeze.
There are multiple ways to get to Red Lion from the house. They are as follows:
1. By walking:
-It is an approximately 30-minute walk from the house. However, the walk is quite pleasant because there is a great park that you can get to on the way to the pub.
2. Bus
-Take the 101/474 bus from the Beckton Bus Station(Stop D). Board for 7 stops and alight at Tilbury Road Station(Stop F). Then walk for 1 minute
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Red Lion E6
80 High St SThe Red Lion pub is one of our favorite eating places. It's a classic London pub. They also offer several wonderful pizza selections and daily pub events like quizzes. There is also an outdoor garden at the back that customers can also dine in while enjoying the breeze.
There are multiple ways to get to Red Lion from the house. They are as follows:
1. By walking:
-It is an approximately 30-minute walk from the house. However, the walk is quite pleasant because there is a great park that you can get to on the way to the pub.
2. Bus
-Take the 101/474 bus from the Beckton Bus Station(Stop D). Board for 7 stops and alight at Tilbury Road Station(Stop F). Then walk for 1 minute
Events Place
Excel Exhibition center is a massive location for numerous kinds of events held in London. Comic Cons, job exhibitions, competitions, etc.
How to get to Excel London by train:
-Take the DLR Starting from Beckton Station. Take the train stopping at Tower Gateway or Canning Town.
-Stop at Custom House
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ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayExcel Exhibition center is a massive location for numerous kinds of events held in London. Comic Cons, job exhibitions, competitions, etc.
How to get to Excel London by train:
-Take the DLR Starting from Beckton Station. Take the train stopping at Tower Gateway or Canning Town.
-Stop at Custom House