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macedonboy
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Trinity Buoy Wharf is the site of London's only lighthouse, which incidentally doesn't work anymore. Now the site is a exhibition, art studio and office complex made from recycled sea shipping containers and former naval buildings, hence the name of "Container City".

Lots to see and do around this creative hub in East London, but more for professional artists than anything else as it didn't look like you could enter the workshops.

Luigi Iannini
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Amazing place characterized by art installations, innovative architecture based on shipping containers and historical landmarks, like the Bow Creek Lighthouse.

No longer functions but well preserved, the lighthouse today is used as location for art projects. I am not sure, but I don't remember any other lighthouse in London, so this is just incredible!

The wharf was once a maintenance depot and storage for the many buoys that time ago were used along the Thames to aid the navigation.

Jacob Marks
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Spent the afternoon and evening at a wedding here. First of all the location on the Thames with the O2 on the opposite bank is pretty unique and made a brilliant location for a wedding ceremony and the party afterwards. Secondly it is a historic location with the Thames's only lighthouse and Faradays shed. Well worth a visit if you don't have a wedding to go to even better if you do!

Matthew Miles
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Nice place to have a wander around! The easiest access to get to the wharf is from East India DLR station, although I walked from Canning Town through the City Island development.

There are a number of things to see at the Wharf including various event spaces - for example, there was a wedding reception being held whilst I was there.

I have separately reviewed Fatboy s diner , however I feel it is worth mentioning here that the food is really good.

There is also a separate cafe, container workshops, the red lightboat which I believe is a recording studio, a small museum about Faraday called The Faraday Effect , and Longplayer an art installation which has been playing music non-stop for nearly 20 years.

Rodrigo Correa
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One of the great places in London where people live in luxury yet affordable containers, has the smallest museum in the world dedicated to discoverer of electro magentism and also its sits adjacent to the birthplace of West Ham United FC, the ironworks. Not a West Ham fan

Martha Cuffy
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Really enjoyed my visit as part of Open Day. Met the founder and other staff. Walked through sensory gardens. Saw art piece on loan from Damien Hirst. New beer bottle bar seeking a name. Number of activities happen here. Opportunities to volunteer. Historic photos showing how the women used to move coke to fire the power stations of London. Demonstrates the power of renovation in a very industrial area. Right on river and they hope for Lea Walkway to fully open up which would make a lovely canal walk.

jeff benjamin
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A motley but not incongruous complement of studios, workspaces, galleries, museum?, a school, cafe, s-crap metal, a tidal clock, boats, what's-his-names and what-have-we-here's randomly scattered about here. Intriguing, baffling and worth the effort. Check it out.

Rosemary Duckworth
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Fascinating place. Don't quite know how to describe it. A lot of empty space, a parkour academy, a fat boy American style diner, a cafe, all sorts of curious art installations and London's only lighthouse you can climb to the top and listen to a never ending music installation. See the mouth of the lea river. The place has quite a history and there is plenty to read there all about it.

Julie Young
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A quirky, arty, bohemian area of London, the Trinity Wharf area is worth a visit before it becomes commercialsed beyond recognition. Lots of historical information signs line the road leading to the wharf and they're present around the wharf itself. A lot of the original wharf buildings, the Farady experimental lighthouse, a couple of cafes, art installations, etc., can be seen, as well as container city, a development of studios and live/work spaces in recycled shipping containers. A great view of the river and the 02 dome to boot.

Tanya Lake
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This is my favourite place in the whole of London. I've been to most areas of this amazing city to cover in my London Lifestyle Blog called Homegirl London. Trinity Buoy Wharf is stunning. It is an industrial wharf / docks which used to make buoys. It is now home to artists and creative businesses. Look around and you will spot art sculptures dotted around. There are colourful shipping container offices. You can eat at Fat Boy's American Diner or The Orchid Cafe. Make sure you visit if you love art, industrial landscapes and want to see something interesting. You get a great view of the O2 Arena which is opposite. You will find a lighthouse here as well!

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About Urban Space

Trinity Buoy Wharf is a centre for arts and cultural activities located on the River Thames.

Urban Space: A Hub for Arts and Culture

Urban Space is a dynamic company that provides a platform for arts and cultural activities. The company's flagship location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, is situated on the banks of the River Thames in London. Urban Space has transformed this historic site into a vibrant hub for artists, performers, and creative professionals.

Trinity Buoy Wharf was once an industrial site that housed lighthouses and buoys used to guide ships along the Thames. Today, it has been repurposed as a centre for arts and culture. Urban Space has breathed new life into this unique location by creating spaces where artists can work, exhibit their work, and engage with audiences.

The company offers a range of facilities at Trinity Buoy Wharf including studios, galleries, performance spaces, event venues and more. These spaces are available to rent by artists or organisations looking to host events or exhibitions.

One of the key features of Urban Space's offering is its commitment to sustainability. The company has implemented various eco-friendly initiatives at Trinity Buoy Wharf such as using renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines to power the site.

In addition to providing physical spaces for artists to work in, Urban Space also runs various programmes aimed at supporting emerging talent in the arts industry. These include mentorship schemes where established artists provide guidance to up-and-coming creatives.

Urban Space also hosts regular events such as art exhibitions, music performances and theatre productions which are open to members of the public. These events provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life to engage with art in an accessible way.

The company's commitment to promoting diversity within the arts industry is evident through its programming choices which showcase works from diverse backgrounds across different mediums including visual art installations , dance performances , music concerts etc .

Overall , Urban space provides an innovative approach towards promoting creativity while being mindful about environmental impact . With its unique location on River Thames , it offers unparalleled opportunities for artistic expression while fostering community engagement .