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There's a whole host of places to enjoy in this part of London - plus some fascinating tourist attractions, shopping and restaurants to visit, so you can really make the most of your time at ExCeL London and its surrounding area.

Canary Wharf - a lifestyle destination

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 15-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR to Canning Town and change to the Jubilee Line (Westbound) to Canary Wharf.

Canary Wharf is a vibrant community with over 200 shops, bars and restaurants which cater for every taste. There are three shopping malls with a department store, High Street favourites and top designer shops.

Bars and restaurants line waterfront walks, ranging from traditional English pubs to continental riverside cafes. So whether it is a pub lunch you're after, a coffee break during a shopping spree or fine dining to impress colleagues, Canary Wharf has something for everyone.

For further information on Canary Wharf visit www.mycanarywharf.com

Greenwich - a history of naval tradition

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 25-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR to Poplar and change for connections to Lewisham. Disembark at Cutty Sark.

With its riverside location, Greenwich is known throughout the world for its maritime heritage and for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It is home to the National Maritime Museum and Queen's House and the area was granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Royal Naval College dominates the waterfront and is an outstanding example of 17th century baroque architecture. The spectacular Painted Hall and Chapel are open daily.

In Greenwich Park is the Royal Observatory, famous for the site of the Meridian Line, or 0 degrees longitude. It includes the Peter Harrison Planetarium – the only public planetarium in the country. Down near the river and preserved in dry dock is the tea clipper, Cutty Sark. While the ship is closed for renovation, an architecturally stunning visitor pavilion shows visitors how the ship is being restored and plans for the future.

For further information on visiting Greenwich please visit www.greenwichwhs.org.uk or www.greenwich.gov.uk/tourism

South Bank to Bankside - a river walk filled with attractions

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 20-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR to Canning Town change to the Jubilee Line (Westbound) to London Bridge.

Walk east along the South Bank of the River Thames from Westminster Bridge and you will see some of London's major attractions, including the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe theatre, Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind, the London Dungeon and HMS Belfast.

In the 18th and 19th centuries docks, warehouses and factories were established all along here. Today the area is being rapidly developed with offices, bars, restaurants and luxury apartments.

Spitalfields - famed for its markets (and curry)

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 25-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR to Bank change to the Central Line, for the one-stop journey to Liverpool Street.

Architecturally, the narrow lanes and alleyways of Spitalfields typify the bustling street life of Charles Dickens' London. Spitalfields covered market was built in 1682 and now houses a lively crafts and antique market with an international and organic food hall.

The nearby Brick Lane Market developed during the 18th century for farmers selling their livestock and produce. Petticoat Lane Market is renowned for its clothing and leather goods. It holds over 1,000 stalls on Sunday and is always packed with bargain hunters. Nearby Columbia Road Market is famous for its huge selection of house and garden plants and trees.

Wapping and Limehouse - historical riverside pubs

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 25-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR towards Tower Gateway, change at Westferry for a Bank bound train. Disembark at Shadwell for an East London line connection to Wapping.

This tranquil area at one time had a wild reputation - enhanced and romanticised by writers such as Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Today it is well known for its centuries-old riverside pubs and new luxury flats in former warehouses. The riverside pubs of Wapping all have their own stories to tell. The Prospect of Whitby is said to have been a regular drinking place for Charles Dickens, Samuel Pepys and James Whistler. It was also the haunt of thieves and smugglers.

West India Quay - riverside dining

Journey time from ExCeL London approx 15-mins.

How do I get there?

From ExCeL London take the DLR to Poplar and change, to a Lewisham bound DLR train, for the one-stop journey to West India Quay.

Reflecting Britain's industrial and mercantile past, West India Quay is steeped in history and relics of another age. Once a bustling centre for the tea and exotic spice trade, the restored and converted warehouses at West India Quay visually complement the modern architecture just across the water at Canary Wharf.

The open aspect, scenic views and wide quayside offer the ideal setting for a wide range of dockside restaurants and bars such as Beluga Caf�, La Tasca, Via Fosse, Bar 33 and the Curve restaurant at the Marriott Hotel.