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About Poplar

Poplar occupies a strategic position in London's East End, sandwiched between the Thames and Canary Wharf's towering financial district. This former docklands area connects via the A1261 Aspen Way and A13 Commercial Road, with the Blackwall Tunnel providing the main Thames crossing southbound. London City Airport sits just 3km east, whilst the area benefits from over 10,900 EV charging points nearby. The Blackwall DLR station requires passengers to descend several flights below street level to reach the platforms.

Where is Poplar on the map?

Poplar is in England, at 51.511, -0.016 - about 2 km north of Cubitt Town.

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EV Chargers in Poplar

7684 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Poplar. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Poplar9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Poplar?

The closest airport to Poplar is London City Airport, 7 km (about 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport.

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