Mudchute

Mudchute DLR station is named for one of London's most pleasant urban surprises: Mudchute Park and Farm, one of the largest urban farms in Europe, which occupies a substantial area of the Isle of Dogs right in the middle of the Docklands. The farm has over 200 animals - sheep, pigs, horses, goats, llamas and a range of poultry - in what is essentially a rural farmyard environment within sight of Canary Wharf's towers. Entry to the farm is completely free, it is open every day, and it is one of the few places in London where you can watch horses being groomed, pigs being fed and chickens wandering freely, all for nothing. The DLR station itself is elevated and gives excellent views over the Docklands landscape.

Station Overview

Mudchute DLR station opened in 1987 as one of the original DLR stations. It sits in Zone 2 and is served by the DLR on the Island Gardens branch. The station has step-free access. It is between Crossharbour to the north and Island Gardens to the south.

Lines and Connectivity

The DLR connects north through Crossharbour and South Quay towards Canary Wharf (approximately four minutes). Southbound, one stop brings you to Island Gardens, from where the Greenwich Foot Tunnel provides a pedestrian crossing under the Thames to Greenwich.

Facilities

Mudchute DLR station has a travel information point and step-free access. Mudchute Farm has its own cafe and facilities. The surrounding Isle of Dogs has convenience stores and local shops nearby.

Accessibility

Mudchute DLR station has full step-free access from street to platform, consistent with all DLR stations.

Travel Tips

• Mudchute Park and Farm is free to enter and open every day - walk west from the station for about five minutes to reach the farm entrance.
• The farm is particularly good for children - the animals are accessible at close range and the rural environment is a remarkable contrast to the Canary Wharf towers visible in the background.
• Island Gardens (one stop south) is the starting point for the Greenwich Foot Tunnel - a Victorian pedestrian tunnel under the Thames that brings you out at Greenwich riverside.
• Canary Wharf (four minutes north on the DLR) has the main Jubilee and Elizabeth line connections if you need to continue west.
• Step-free access is available throughout this station.

Nearby Attractions

Mudchute Park and Farm - five minutes walk. One of Europe's largest urban farms with over 200 animals. Free entry, open daily. Cafe on site.

Island Gardens - one stop south. A riverside park with views across to the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel starts here.

Canary Wharf - four minutes north on DLR. Major Jubilee and Elizabeth line interchange with shopping, restaurants and the financial district.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

DLR services at Mudchute run from approximately 05:30 to midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:30 on Sundays. There is no Night Tube on the DLR. Mudchute Farm is open daily - weekday mornings are the quietest and most pleasant for a visit.