Crossrail Place Roof Garden Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

• "It provides a quiet space in the city for rest and peace."
• "Beautiful oasis roof top garden. I visited here in late January and the open-top roof with good tree coverage had attracted a crew of small singing birds."
• "An oasis of calm and nature amidst the City district."
• "A quiet and serene rooftop garden in the middle of a concrete jungle is just what you need to relax."
• "A serene oasis hidden amongst a busy and bustling array of concrete structures and high rise buildings."
• "It's a perfect spot for a relaxing lunch break or an evening drink."
• "A lovely garden to catch your breath, relax or even play one of the pianos that are available to help others relax."

Cons:

• "However I was still mournful of the fact that we have cut down all the trees only to replace with an artificial garden."
• "Unfortunately, with all the tall skyscrapers around, you never really feel like you've escaped, as all you have to do is look up and you'll see a tall office building."
• "Not really set up for a winter garden, bloody cold without a glass roof but still very pretty."
• "It's not enclosed, even though it looks like it ought to be, so in Winter (when I went) it was freezing, and let in the rain."
• "Genuinely miserable experience. Kew gardens this is not."
• "Not going to lie I was very disappointed by this supposed roof garden. It's presentation and layout are so very dull."
• "Would not go back sorry :("

Accessibility & Facilities

Pros:

• "Great free attraction in the heart of business land Canary Wharf."
• "Lifts for disabled access (also stairs & escalators)."
• "It's a delightful place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is easily reached by escalator."
• "Just next to Canary Wharf (about 30 seconds walk)."
• "So easy to access from the DLR at West India Quay (2 mins walk)."
• "Very close to the station 'canary wharf' infact right above it."
• "You will find directions from Canary Wharf Station to the crossrail roof garden."

Cons:

• "It isn't completely covered so you won't avoid the rain though."
• "Limited amounts of seating however."
• "There is a rooftop restaurant but they did not allow our 13 year old inside."
• "It's a bit difficult to get, but worth the visit."
• "Easy to get lost in this Canary Wharf shopping centre maze!"
• "Partially open, so weather can affect your visit - so would advise going when its not raining."
• "It is quite small and good for half an hour to hour visit as there is not that much to do."

Activities & Events

Pros:

• "Lots of interesting seasonal displays of art too."
• "At the moment there are free dance classes and there is a neat little machine which selects and prints out short stories for you."
• "Ideal for a secluded lunch, a quiet bit of greenery or watching one of the community events or poetry recitals."
• "There's several information boards with the history of the plants from around the world."
• "There’s a piano also placed at one end for the music lovers."
• "There is the occasional theatrical performance which takes place in the small amphitheatre at one end of the garden."
• "Last Saturday there was even live music! How great! 🎶"

Cons:

• "Ideally this space I believe is meant to be a space for relaxation and tranquility, not for booze parties and people playing music so loud it's deafening."
• "However some people just leave their litter on the benches which is annoying."
• "The one really big downside, which seems to be a growing problem is people using it for amateur fashion shoots, music videos, social media blogs etc."
• "This suggests that not all the stands for fixing well more that everywhere standing cameras did not have any no one sees what the stand came off."
• "Personally, I think there are better roof gardens so don’t go out of your way to get there."
• "Honestly, it's just okay! You are not missing anything if you choose any other place over this."
• "A booth will give you short stories about the area..."