District guide · London
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets lies east of central London on the Thames's north bank, encompassing the historic East End and the regenerated Docklands, anchored by Canary Wharf. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Sky Garden stand among its catalogued landmarks. The borough holds medieval fortifications, markets, and parks alongside its role as a global financial hub, though its primary draw remains its historical monuments and cultural significance.
Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor
Practical information
Practical information
- Language spoken
- English; Welsh is official in Wales
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +44
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 or 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps
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