Opus Studios guidebook
Sightseeing
The Olympic park is a short bus ride away from the apartment and a great place to stroll and enjoy the sunshine in the Spring and Summer Months.
The Orbital Tower gives fantastic views of the city and the slide down is a great family ride.
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Parque Olímpico Reina Isabel
The Olympic park is a short bus ride away from the apartment and a great place to stroll and enjoy the sunshine in the Spring and Summer Months.
The Orbital Tower gives fantastic views of the city and the slide down is a great family ride.
The Millennium Dome (O2 Center) is a quick 20 minute journey away on the London Underground.
If you're hoping to see you're favourite comedian or rock band, there are plenty of restaurants in and around the complex.
You can also take the Emirates Skyline cablecar over the river for great views of the city.
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The Millennium Dome Millennium Way
The Millennium Dome (O2 Center) is a quick 20 minute journey away on the London Underground.
If you're hoping to see you're favourite comedian or rock band, there are plenty of restaurants in and around the complex.
You can also take the Emirates Skyline cablecar over the river for great views of the city.
Nestling under the shadow of the great Tower Bridge, St Katherine Docks Marina is a bit of a hidden gem and only a quick Underground journey away.
There are numerous restaurants and bars to hang out in and imagine that you'll be sailing off on one of the luxury yachts.
It's a good place to find somewhere to eat if you've been to visit the Tower of London just next door.
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St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayNestling under the shadow of the great Tower Bridge, St Katherine Docks Marina is a bit of a hidden gem and only a quick Underground journey away.
There are numerous restaurants and bars to hang out in and imagine that you'll be sailing off on one of the luxury yachts.
It's a good place to find somewhere to eat if you've been to visit the Tower of London just next door.
One of London's must-see attractions, the Tower of London spans the history of the great city.
Be sure to take one of the Beefeater tours. These Yeomen of the Guard have distinguished military histories and know everything there is to know about this formidable old prison. Their tours are packed with grizzly stories and often very funny.
The Tower is also the home of the Crown Jewels and Royal Armoury.
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Torre de Londres
One of London's must-see attractions, the Tower of London spans the history of the great city.
Be sure to take one of the Beefeater tours. These Yeomen of the Guard have distinguished military histories and know everything there is to know about this formidable old prison. Their tours are packed with grizzly stories and often very funny.
The Tower is also the home of the Crown Jewels and Royal Armoury.
Just a short Underground ride away, Tower Bridge (often confused with London Bridge) is an impressive architectural site. You can pay to see the impressive Victorian engine room and head on up to the glass walkway over the river.
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Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadJust a short Underground ride away, Tower Bridge (often confused with London Bridge) is an impressive architectural site. You can pay to see the impressive Victorian engine room and head on up to the glass walkway over the river.
In half an hour you can be strolling along the London South Bank. You can walk along the river almost uninterrupted from Tower Bridge to the London Eye taking in some of London's greatest sites including Tate Modern, Shakespear's Globe Theatre, The National Theatre, The Festival Hall and County Hall.
Along the way street entertainers, pop-up food and craft stalls add to a truly festive atmosphere.
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South Bank
In half an hour you can be strolling along the London South Bank. You can walk along the river almost uninterrupted from Tower Bridge to the London Eye taking in some of London's greatest sites including Tate Modern, Shakespear's Globe Theatre, The National Theatre, The Festival Hall and County Hall.
Along the way street entertainers, pop-up food and craft stalls add to a truly festive atmosphere.
If you're feeling energetic, why not climb to the top of the Monument to the Great Fire of London, tucked away behind London Bridge.
It's a great challenge to anyone attempting to overcome virtigo!
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Monumento al Gran Incendio de Londres
Fish Street HillIf you're feeling energetic, why not climb to the top of the Monument to the Great Fire of London, tucked away behind London Bridge.
It's a great challenge to anyone attempting to overcome virtigo!
It's well worth the trip across the river to Greenwich. This stunning World Heritage site is home to the Meridian Line, the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall.
There are some great river-side pubs, or you can dive into the craft stalls in the wonderful Greenwich Market and soak up the atmosphere and take your pick from one of the plethora of food stalls.
It's a brilliant day out although you'll need to return again if you're to take everything in!
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Greenwich
It's well worth the trip across the river to Greenwich. This stunning World Heritage site is home to the Meridian Line, the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall.
There are some great river-side pubs, or you can dive into the craft stalls in the wonderful Greenwich Market and soak up the atmosphere and take your pick from one of the plethora of food stalls.
It's a brilliant day out although you'll need to return again if you're to take everything in!
Shopping
This mammoth shopping centre neighbours the Olympic Park is just a short bus ride away from the apartment.
The Centre houses some of the top brand fashion outlets as well as a cinema, casino, food court and numerous restaurants.
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Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdThis mammoth shopping centre neighbours the Olympic Park is just a short bus ride away from the apartment.
The Centre houses some of the top brand fashion outlets as well as a cinema, casino, food court and numerous restaurants.
Conference Centre
If you're visiting for a conference, then ExCeL London is a short 25 bus ride directly from the apartment.
Head out of the door, across the road and jump on the 473 bus and it'll take you to the conference centre door.
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ExCeL Londres
1 Western GatewayIf you're visiting for a conference, then ExCeL London is a short 25 bus ride directly from the apartment.
Head out of the door, across the road and jump on the 473 bus and it'll take you to the conference centre door.
Traditional London Pub
Just down the road from the apartment there's about as good an example of a good old East London 'boozer' as you could wish to visit. Still frequented by locals, this is the real deal!
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Black Lion
295 W End LnJust down the road from the apartment there's about as good an example of a good old East London 'boozer' as you could wish to visit. Still frequented by locals, this is the real deal!
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Speedy access to Central London
The apartment is directly opposite Plaistow Underground Station which lies on the District and Hammersmith and City Lines.
You can be in the centre of London within 30 minutes.
It's fairly easy to use the London Underground. You can purchase single/return tickets or daily/weekly travel cards from machines in the stations.
Alternatively you can buy an Oyster Card or register your credit/debit card with transport for London and then tap in and out of buses, trains and the Underground. There are more details here:
https://contactless.tfl.gov.uk
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Stansted Airport
If you're arriving at Stansted Airport it will take you around and hour and a half to get to the apartment.
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street (a 45 minute journey):
https://www.stanstedexpress.com
Then transfer to the London Underground and take the Hammersmith & City Line East to Plaistow Underground Station (about 15 minutes).
The journey costs around £21.
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Gatwick Airport
It takes about an hour and a quarter to get too the apartment from Gatwick Airport.
Take a train to London Bridge (the train destination is usually Cambridge), then change to the London Underground and take the Jubilee Line to West Ham Station. Change again onto the District Line for one stop to Plaistow Underground Station. The apartment is just across the road.
The journey costs about £11.
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Heathrow Airport
The journey to the apartment from Heathrow takes about an hour and a quarter.
Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station and then transfer to the London Underground System. Take the Hammersmith & City Line East to Plaistow Tube Station.
The Journey costs around £25
If you'd like a cheaper option (about an hour and a half), you can take the Underground from the airport. Take the Piccadilly Line to Hammersmith and then change onto the Hammersmith and City Line to Plaistow Station. The apartment is just across the road.
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City Airport
The apartment is a direct 30 minute bus ride from City Airport. Just hop on the 473 Bus and hop off at Plaistow Station.
The apartment is just across the road from the station.